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Anticipating the EU AI Act - What Every Business Should Ask Itself Today

The EU AI Act has arrived and we're at a crossroads: do we wait for regulations to guide us, or do we start asking the hard questions now? We believe any organization can benefit from a dedicated AI strategy which will be the trigger for AI governance further down the road.

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How to build a cost-effective and robust streaming data pipeline

Envision a situation where you're tasked with managing clickstream data received via Snowplow. This was precisely the challenge faced by one of our clients, who manages substantial amounts of customer data through their platform. In this blog post, we'll guide you through their request and our solution by step. It all begins with setting the scene...

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Accelerating Spark Notebook Development with MSSparkUtils for Microsoft Fabric

Apache Spark has emerged as a powerful and versatile framework. Leveraging its capabilities on Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft has introduced MSSparkUtils, a collection of utilities designed to enhance and streamline data processing workflows with Spark for Microsoft Fabric. In this technical blog post, we will explore the key features and benefits of MSSparkUtils, and how it can be effectively utilized to accelerate working with Spark on Azure Fabric.

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Automated Data Classification - 3 Methods to reduce your efforts significantly

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the effective management and protection of data have become a challenge for organizations. Data classification emerges as a pivotal practice. Automating it can save you heaps of time and effort!

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Fabric Default Semantic Models: One for all, all for one!

One of the exciting new features of Microsoft Fabric is the introduction of Default Semantic Models for Lakehouses and Warehouses. A semantic model is the former Power BI dataset. It represents data ready for reporting, visualization, discovery and consumption. While it used to be only available in Power BI, you can now build this model directly in Fabric using your tables from the Lakehouse or Warehouse. We explain how this works and why this is exciting news!

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10 Crucial Tips for Effective KPI Dashboarding

Modern business is quick, sometimes lightning fast, and assessing performance and aligning efforts with organizational objectives is paramount. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) play a pivotal role in this process, offering a comprehensive view of strategic goals and highlighting areas that demand attention.

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CSRD Reporting Beyond Compliance: Building Robust Data Governance for Sustainable Success

The European Union's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), that came into effect in 2022, further emphasizes the importance of ESG reporting by enforcing that large and/or listed companies (except listed micro-enterprises) annually disclose non-financial information related to their sustainability performance. As part of the CSRD legislation, companies are required by law to have limited assurance on ESG Reporting in financial year 2024.

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Top Trends Transforming Data Quality in 2024

As data quality can make or break the effectiveness of data-driven decision-making processes, data quality remains a top priority for any organization. So, let’s kick off the new year with an overview of the key data quality trends that will shape how you manage and leverage the quality of your data.

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The state of large language models – Where are we now? A business perspective

For businesses contemplating their entry into the realm of AI, the advice is straightforward: start today! Companies must proactively engage with this transformative technology to stay ahead. It is crucial to identify a small yet impactful use case, this allows business to get familiar with the technology and develop the needed capabilities to use it effectively.

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