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Paul Hansen is an experienced Analytics Engineer and Senior BI Developer, skilled in data architecture, ETL processes, and data visualization. He has a strong background in SQL, Python, and cloud platforms like AWS and Azure. Paul has led teams to create integrated data solutions, leveraging tools such as dbt, SSIS, and Power BI. His recent roles have ranged from Senior BI Developer to BI Team Lead, demonstrating his ability to manage complex projects and deliver insightful business intelligence solutions. Paul values a collaborative work environment that fosters innovation and professional growth.

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Manufacturing / Inventory / Distribution Manufacturing Data Analytics Supply Chain Analytics This post first appeared at https://p3adaptive.com/supply-chain-analytics/. The author is Kristi CantorRead More

This post first appeared at https://p3adaptive.com/supply-chain-analytics/. The author is Kristi Cantor

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If you have been using Power BI Copilot to ask questions about the data in your model you will probably know that you should tune your Linguistic Schema to get the best results (something I’ve blogged about, for example here and here). Synonyms are one of the most important things you can add to your […]

This post first appeared at https://blog.crossjoin.co.uk/2024/10/06/different-ways-to-create-synonyms-in-power-bi-copilot/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=different-ways-to-create-synonyms-in-power-bi-copilot. The author is Chris Webb

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We recently made a significant update to the Direct Lake documentation. Direct Lake accelerates time to data-driven decisions by unlocking incredible performance directly against OneLake, without the need to manage costly, time-consuming data refreshes for large volumes of data in OneLake. This post first appeared at https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/update-to-direct-lake-documentation/. The author is Read More

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Manufacturing / Inventory / Distribution Manufacturing Data Analytics Evaluating Data Analytics Needs in Manufacturing This post first appeared at https://p3adaptive.com/data_analytics-needs_in_manufacturing/. The author is Kristi CantorRead More

This post first appeared at https://p3adaptive.com/data_analytics-needs_in_manufacturing/. The author is Kristi Cantor

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The post Evaluate the ROI of Data Analytics appeared first on P3 Adaptive. This post first appeared at https://p3adaptive.com/evaluate-the-roi-of-data-analytics/. The author is Support TeamRead More

This post first appeared at https://p3adaptive.com/evaluate-the-roi-of-data-analytics/. The author is Support Team

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The post Leveraging Azure for Scalable Manufacturing Solutions appeared first on P3 Adaptive. This post first appeared at https://p3adaptive.com/leveraging-azure-for-scalable-manufacturing-solutions/. The author is Support TeamRead More

This post first appeared at https://p3adaptive.com/leveraging-azure-for-scalable-manufacturing-solutions/. The author is Support Team

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The post Transform Your Data Strategy with Power BI: A Practical Guide appeared first on P3 Adaptive. This post first appeared at https://p3adaptive.com/transform-your-data-strategy-with-power-bi-a-practical-guide/. The author is Support TeamRead More

This post first appeared at https://p3adaptive.com/transform-your-data-strategy-with-power-bi-a-practical-guide/. The author is Support Team

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Manufacturing Data Analytics Power BI Consulting Best Manufacturing Analytics Software This post first appeared at https://p3adaptive.com/best-manufacturing-analytics-software/. The author is Kristi CantorRead More

This post first appeared at https://p3adaptive.com/best-manufacturing-analytics-software/. The author is Kristi Cantor

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Manufacturing Data Analytics Power BI Consulting Power BI For Procurement This post first appeared at https://p3adaptive.com/power-bi-for-procurement/. The author is Kristi CantorRead More

This post first appeared at https://p3adaptive.com/power-bi-for-procurement/. The author is Kristi Cantor

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Manufacturing Data Analytics Procurement Data Analytics This post first appeared at https://p3adaptive.com/procurement-data-analytics/. The author is Kristi CantorRead More

This post first appeared at https://p3adaptive.com/procurement-data-analytics/. The author is Kristi Cantor

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Did you know you can add the same physical table in OneLake multiple times to the same Direct Lake semantic model? Let’s say you have two tables in a Fabric Lakehouse. One is a fact table called Sales: This post first appeared at https://blog.crossjoin.co.uk/2024/09/29/role-playing-dimensions-in-fabric-directlake-semantic-models/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=role-playing-dimensions-in-fabric-directlake-semantic-models. The author is Chris WebbRead More

This post first appeared at https://blog.crossjoin.co.uk/2024/09/29/role-playing-dimensions-in-fabric-directlake-semantic-models/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=role-playing-dimensions-in-fabric-directlake-semantic-models. The author is Chris Webb

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Purview data loss prevention policies help you automatically detect sensitive information as it is uploaded into lakehouses in your Fabric tenant and take risk remediation actions. This post first appeared at https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/announcement-microsoft-purview-data-loss-prevention-policies-have-been-extended-to-fabric-lakehouses/. The author is Read More

This post first appeared at https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/announcement-microsoft-purview-data-loss-prevention-policies-have-been-extended-to-fabric-lakehouses/. The author is 

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PBIRS September 2024 updates This post first appeared at https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/power-bi-report-server-september-2024-feature-summary/. The author is Read More

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Announcing invoke pipeline activity, Fabric Functions activity, and Spark job environment parameters. This post first appeared at https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/several-new-enhancements-announced-for-fabric-data-pipelines/. The author is Read More

This post first appeared at https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/several-new-enhancements-announced-for-fabric-data-pipelines/. The author is 

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Accounting and Finance Data: Your Secret Weapon to Recession-Proof Your Business This post first appeared at https://p3adaptive.com/data-your-secret-weapon-to-recession-proofing-your-business/. The author is Kristi CantorRead More

This post first appeared at https://p3adaptive.com/data-your-secret-weapon-to-recession-proofing-your-business/. The author is Kristi Cantor

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We are excited to announce a new feature in Power BI Desktop that allows you to choose from a variety of themes, including the most requested Dark Mode! Whether you’re working late into the night or simply prefer a darker interface, Dark Mode provides a sleek, modern look that reduces eye strain and enhances focus. […]

This post first appeared at https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/by-popular-demand-dark-mode-is-now-available-in-power-bi-desktop/. The author is 

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New updates to Create Page in Copilot for Power BI enable users to have a clearer and more transparent interaction with copilot to yield more relevant report pages. This post first appeared at https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/enhanced-report-creation-in-the-power-bi-service-with-copilot-public-preview/. The author is Read More

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Welcome to the September 2024 update! We have a lot of exciting updates to share with you this month as well as a new feature you’ve been waiting for. This post first appeared at https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/power-bi-september-2024-feature-summary/. The author is Read More

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We’re excited to introduce NFC Tag Support in Power BI Mobile! Now, you can register and read Power BI items like reports, scorecards, dashboards, and even apps and workspaces directly from the mobile app. This feature is perfect for frontline workers who need quick and easy access to data. This post first appeared at https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/connect-your-data-to-the-real-world-with-the-power-of-nfc-and-the-power-bi-mobile-apps/. The […]

This post first appeared at https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/connect-your-data-to-the-real-world-with-the-power-of-nfc-and-the-power-bi-mobile-apps/. The author is 

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On my LinkedIn feed this morning I saw an amazing demo from Brian Julius showing how you can use AI to generate code for Python visuals in Power BI, immediately followed by this video from Marco Russo warning us not to believe all the hype about AI. I guess I, like most people, am waiting […]

This post first appeared at https://blog.crossjoin.co.uk/2024/09/22/what-can-you-do-with-copilot-in-dax-query-view/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-can-you-do-with-copilot-in-dax-query-view. The author is Chris Webb

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