Why Platforms Like Microsoft Fabric Don’t Fix Broken Data CultureAfter dashboards fail, organisations often reach for a bigger answer. A new platform. A more integrated stack. A promise that this time things will be different. That’s where platforms like Microsoft Fabric come into play. Fabric is powerful. Modern. Well-architected. But it’s also one of the … [Read more…]
A four-part framework for leaders Most data initiatives don’t fail loudly. They stall. Dashboards exist, but confidence is low.Platforms are in place, but value feels elusive.Reporting works, just not quickly enough. From the outside, it looks like a tooling problem. From the inside, it feels like friction everywhere. This series exists to explain why that … [Read more…]
Dataflows Gen2 vs Data Factory in Microsoft Fabric: What’s the Difference? I have been asked this question several times in recent training sessions on Microsoft Fabric, so I jotted some notes down here. Microsoft Fabric brings together the best of Microsoft’s data engineering, data integration, analytics, and AI capabilities into a single unified platform. For … [Read more…]
Our 2026 Microsoft Data & Analytics Training Schedule Is Live We’re excited to share our public training schedule for 2026, covering three of the most in-demand Microsoft data certifications: PL-300 – Power BI Data Analyst (3 days) – £995 per seat DP-600 – Implementing Analytics Solutions Using Microsoft Fabric (4 days) – £1,200 per seat … [Read more…]
When the Data Is Right (and I Ignore It Anyway): A Festive FPL Reflection I’ve been picking my Fantasy Premier League team for a few weeks now using what I’d like to believe is a sensible balance of data, logic, and gut feel. Unfortunately, every now and then, the gut gets a bit too confident, … [Read more…]