BI in the Age of AI - Ep.550 - Power BI tips Power BI Tips 2026-09-17 | BI in the Age of AI - Ep.550 - Power BI tips
460: AI Agents: The Future of Code and Energy? #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-10-02 | AI agents are becoming more specialized and efficient, but the energy consumption required to run them is enormous. Data centers may soon need gigawatts of power. We need to find cheap, clean energy sources. #AI #VSCode #DataCenters #Energy #GPUs youtube.com/watch?v=BFQk1qsSzXo&t=4s
460: GitHub Copilot: Streamlining Code Review & Development #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-10-02 | GitHub Copilot is changing how code reviews are handled. It catches redundant logic and double negatives, allowing developers to fix issues early. Human reviews are then used for testing and production. #GitHubCopilot #codereviews youtube.com/watch?v=BFQk1qsSzXo&t=4s
Is Microsoft Fabric Business Intelligence? - Ep.464 - Power BI tips Power BI Tips 2025-10-02 | NEWSblog.fabric.microsoft.com/en-US/blog/simplifying-data-ingestion-with-copy-job-connection-parameterization-expanded-cdc-and-connectorsblog.fabric.microsoft.com/en-US/blog/new-dataflow-gen2-data-destinations-and-experience-improvementsblog.fabric.microsoft.com/en-US/blog/unlocking-the-next-generation-of-data-transformations-with-dataflow-gen2-fabcon-europe-2025-announcementsMain TopicGot an idea or Topic for discussion, Drop us a Line at: bit.ly/3i8LdBoSubscribe https://powerbi.tips/podcastJoin Tips+ for the best theme generator bit.ly/3Ymso48Follow usMike: linkedin.com/in/michaelcarloTommy: linkedin.com/in/tommypuglia
460: IoT Function: Send Messages to Devices Easily! #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-10-02 | A Translytical workflow allows users to input text into a slicer, which then sends it to a function. The function executes and sends the data to Azure IoT Hub, which then sends it directly to a device. The device displays the message and messages back when complete. #AzureIoT #Translytical #DataWorkflow #TechDemo youtube.com/watch?v=BFQk1qsSzXo&t=4s
Web Modeling is Here - Quick Tips Power BI Tips 2025-10-02 | Helpful Linkslearn.microsoft.com/power-bi/transform-model/service-edit-data-models?WT.mc_id=DP-MVP-5002621powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/deep-dive-into-editing-semantic-models-in-the-power-bi-service-now-generally-availableFollow Emily: linkedin.com/in/emilyklisaFollow Mike: linkedin.com/in/michaelcarlo
Using the Fabric Extensibility Toolkit - Quick Tips Power BI Tips 2025-10-02 | Important linksblog.fabric.microsoft.com/blog/introducing-the-microsoft-fabric-extensibility-toolkit/?WT.mc_id=DP-MVP-5002621#learn.microsoft.com/fabric/extensibility-toolkit/extensibility-toolkit-overview?WT.mc_id=DP-MVP-5002621github.com/microsoft/fabric-extensibility-toolkitFollow Gerd: linkedin.com/in/gerdsaurerFollow Mike: linkedin.com/in/michaelcarlo
460: Power BIs NEW Model Development: A Game Changer! #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-10-01 | Discover how Power BI model development has changed over the last 10 years. For a central BI team, this could be the most consequential update since Power BI came out in 2015. #PowerBI #DataModeling youtube.com/watch?v=BFQk1qsSzXo&t=4s
460: Fabric: Real-Time Data Loading Pipelines Explained #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-10-01 | Fabric simplifies event-driven data pipelines, loading data in real-time when files appear. Organizations can now easily use these tools, previously possible but more complex. #MicrosoftFabric #RealTimeData #DataPipelines youtube.com/watch?v=BFQk1qsSzXo&t=4s
459: Lakehouse vs. Data Warehouse: Deep Thinking Explained #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-10-01 | See how AI decides whether to answer from Lakehouse tables or the data warehouse. It reasons through your questions, using natural language to SQL, DAX, and KQL for the best response. #AI #Lakehouse #DataWarehouse #SQL #DAX #KQL youtube.com/watch?v=kt8V7GTHJOk
459: SQL Learning: From Access to AI Agents #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-10-01 | Learning SQL can be tough. Discover how agents might revolutionize SQL learning. Agents offer a new graphical interface, making database tasks easier. Is this the future? #SQL #database #agents #Access youtube.com/watch?v=kt8V7GTHJOk
User Defined Functions in DAX - Ep.463 - Power BI tips Power BI Tips 2025-10-01 | NEWSChicago User Group TomorrowData Viz Changes / How OftenMain TopicContext: The User Defined Functions are new in Power BI and can be a game changer on how we use and develop models in Power BI. What is the potential impact? sqlbi.com/articles/introducing-user-defined-functions-in-dax powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/dax-udfs-code-once-reuse-everywhere-preview learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dax/best-practices/dax-user-defined-functionsdaxlib.org Got an idea or Topic for discussion, Drop us a Line at: bit.ly/3i8LdBoSubscribe https://powerbi.tips/podcastJoin Tips+ for the best theme generator bit.ly/3Ymso48Follow usMike: linkedin.com/in/michaelcarloTommy: linkedin.com/in/tommypuglia
459: The Future of Code: Will AI Replace Languages? #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-09-30 | Exploring a future where natural language replaces coding. The discussion covers potential shifts in programming as AI evolves and simplifies how we interact with computers. Will coding languages become obsolete? #AI #coding #futureofcoding #programming #technology youtube.com/watch?v=kt8V7GTHJOk
Is Natural Language SQL Really Solid? #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-09-30 | Microsoft's Natural Language to SQL feature has been reliable, providing accurate answers. While DAX can be tricky, SQL experiences have generally been spot on. Sometimes DAX does some weird things. #NaturalLanguage #SQL #DAX #Microsoft youtube.com/watch?v=kt8V7GTHJOk
459: AI Writes SQL: Amazing Lake House Revenue Analysis! #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-09-30 | AI's ability to write SQL is impressive. It can calculate revenue from quantity and price, returning top 10 orders. It intelligently figures out how to produce the desired answer from raw data tables. #SQL #AI #DataAnalysis #Lakehouse #Database #Query youtube.com/watch?v=s2E1gssHI9Y&t=3s
459: AI Limitations: Why Fabrics AI Isnt Like Others #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-09-30 | Everyone's trying to keep up with AI, but Fabric has limitations. It is not another version of Anthropic or ChatGPT. It can still be very effective, though. #AI #Fabric #ChatGPT #dataagent youtube.com/watch?v=s2E1gssHI9Y&t=3s
459: Data Agents in Fabric: Unlock Your Datas Potential #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-09-29 | Discover the power of Copilot and Fabric for enhanced data utilization. This aims to integrate data agents into daily operations, ensuring widespread adoption and practical application within organizations. #Copilot #Fabric #DataAgents #DataIntegration youtube.com/watch?v=s2E1gssHI9Y&t=3s
459: Data Agents: The Elephant in the Room Explained #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-09-29 | Many are confused about data agents and Copilot, particularly the data being used. Models run on training data, which determines their effectiveness. The problem? The data hasn't been trained on anything. #DataAgents #Copilot #AIModels #TrainingData youtube.com/watch?v=s2E1gssHI9Y&t=3s
459: Microsoft Fabric Data Agent: AI for Business Intelligence? #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-09-29 | Organizations are asking how AI fits into business intelligence. Microsoft's data agent in Fabric allows users to add context from SharePoint and other sources, broadening the scope beyond semantic models. Is this the answer? #MicrosoftFabric #DataAgent #AI #SharePoint youtube.com/watch?v=s2E1gssHI9Y&t=3s
Data Agents and Semantic Models - Ep.466 - Power BI tips Power BI Tips 2025-09-29 | Main Topiclearn.microsoft.com/fabric/data-science/concept-data-agent?WT.mc_id=DP-MVP-5002621learn.microsoft.com/fabric/data-science/how-to-create-data-agent?WT.mc_id=DP-MVP-5002621learn.microsoft.com/en-us/fabric/data-science/data-agent-configuration-best-practices?WT.mc_id=DP-MVP-5002621linkedin.com/posts/sqlbi_semantic-models-give-you-and-microsoft-activity-7355170520167858177-c32J?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAbu-zMB7UTIKHsqAFrF9pV1fQ6b7PBFz1oGot an idea or Topic for discussion, Drop us a Line at: bit.ly/3i8LdBoSubscribe https://powerbi.tips/podcastJoin Tips+ for the best theme generator bit.ly/3Ymso48Follow usMike: linkedin.com/in/michaelcarloTommy: linkedin.com/in/tommypuglia
459: Data Agents & Copilot: Game Changer for Microsoft Business? #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-09-29 | Microsoft Copilot Studio is expanding its reach. Data agents provide data source instructions, defining interactions and actions. Copilot Studio lives in Microsoft business applications and any data source. #MicrosoftCopilot #DataAgents #CopilotStudio #AISkills youtube.com/watch?v=s2E1gssHI9Y&t=3s
458: Power BI Frustrations: Magic Wand Wishes & UI Changes #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-09-26 | Ever wish for a magic wand in Power BI? Discover common frustrations and workarounds. Veteran users share their pain points and insights for a smoother experience. #PowerBI #DataAnalysis #Tutorial #Analytics #Dashboard youtube.com/watch?v=i3ZBlEkZYsA
458: Exchange Connections: Make it Discoverable in Your Report! #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-09-26 | Forgetting where the button is? Discover an easier way to exchange your connection. There should be a menu or button labeled "Exchange connection" on the ribbon. This helps users switch things without rebuilding the whole thing. #ExchangeConnection #Button #Ribbon #Menu youtube.com/watch?v=i3ZBlEkZYsA
458: Power BI: Visual Feature Requests & Conditional Formatting #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-09-26 | Some Power BI feature requests can be community built, but others need to be part of the core product. One user wanted to change bar colors in a matrix based on a measure, but couldn't. #PowerBI #DataVisualization #ConditionalFormatting #Tech youtube.com/watch?v=i3ZBlEkZYsA
458: Power BI Tutorial: Simple Steps for Beginners #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-09-26 | Discover why fresh perspectives on Power BI are invaluable. It boils down to simplifying steps for new users. Teaching others highlights areas for improvement. It’s all about making Power BI smoother! #PowerBI #tutorial #analytics #data youtube.com/watch?v=i3ZBlEkZYsA
Microsoft Fabric Feature Pyramid - Ep.462 - Power BI tips Power BI Tips 2025-09-26 | NEWSpowerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/calendar-based-time-intelligence-time-intelligence-tailored-previewblog.fabric.microsoft.com/en-US/blog/unlocking-llm-powered-through-data-agent-from-your-mirrored-databases-in-microsoft-fabricpowerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/tmdl-view-generally-availablepowerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/dax-udfs-preview-code-once-reuse-everywhereMain Topic1st Level - Most Essential Feature (1 feature)2nd Level - the Intangibles (2 features)3rd Level - The Core Features (3 features)4th Level - the Bit Players ( 4 features) (if time)Got an idea or Topic for discussion, Drop us a Line at: bit.ly/3i8LdBoSubscribe https://powerbi.tips/podcastJoin Tips+ for the best theme generator bit.ly/3Ymso48Follow usMike: linkedin.com/in/michaelcarloTommy: linkedin.com/in/tommypuglia
458: Power BI Magic Wand: Features You NEED to Know! #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-09-25 | Stephanie Bruno sparked a LinkedIn buzz: If you had a Power BI magic wand, what would you wish for? Let's explore the community's top feature requests and see what the Power BI team might conjure up! #PowerBI #DataAnalysis #MagicWand #LinkedIn #Tech youtube.com/watch?v=i3ZBlEkZYsA
458: Power BI: Master the Aesthetics and User Experience! #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-09-25 | Power BI users often nail data shaping and DAX, but aesthetics? That's where things get tricky. Reports need to look good and function well to drive engagement. UI/UX is key when building data applications. #PowerBI #data #analytics #UIUX youtube.com/watch?v=i3ZBlEkZYsA
458: Microsoft Fabric Workloads: Data Sharing Revolution! #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-09-25 | Microsoft Fabric workloads let companies easily share data, reports, and models. Organizations can now build proper data products, auto-publish to customer tenants, and control data streams. It's a game-changer for secure data sharing. #MicrosoftFabric #DataSharing #DataWorkloads #DataProducts youtube.com/watch?v=i3ZBlEkZYsA
458: Report Automation: Grammar Visuals for Stunning Reports #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-09-25 | Discover a new visual grammar for reports. Think of it like Deneb, but for report automation. Define the structure in JSON and describe what you want. The code interprets what you need into an actual visual. #reportautomation #visualgrammar #Deneb youtube.com/watch?v=i3ZBlEkZYsA
458: Microsofts Role: Building Frameworks, Not Decorating #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-09-24 | Microsoft excels at building solid frameworks, but community customization is key. It's better to let users decorate their own spaces than to impose a one-size-fits-all design. #Microsoft #community #frameworks youtube.com/watch?v=i3ZBlEkZYsA
458: Power BI: The ONE Feature You NEED (Hidden Secret) #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-09-24 | Power BI users often wish for that one feature to simplify their work. Discover a function that already exists but remains elusive. See what feature experts are wishing for. #PowerBI #tutorial #tipsandtricks youtube.com/watch?v=i3ZBlEkZYsA
457: Fabric Deep Dive: Live Demo & Networking Event! #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-09-24 | Join the live, in-person Fabric deep dive! Discover Lakehouse, Google Analytics endpoints, and Notebooks. It's an afternoon packed with insights, Q&A, and networking. #MicrosoftFabric #Lakehouse #DataAnalytics #LiveDemo youtube.com/watch?v=fXsQ-H0q0C4
457: Microsoft Fabric: Options for Value and Price #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-09-24 | Microsoft Fabric provides multiple options for enhanced performance. There are numerous tools available to strike a balance between value and price, which is a definite advantage. Share this episode with someone who might find it useful. #MicrosoftFabric #dataanalysis youtube.com/watch?v=fXsQ-H0q0C4
Fabcon Vienna - Ep.461 - Power BI tips Power BI Tips 2025-09-24 | Main Topicblog.fabric.microsoft.com/en-US/blog/september-2025-fabric-feature-summaryblog.fabric.microsoft.com/en-US/blog/introducing-the-microsoft-fabric-extensibility-toolkitpowerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/calendar-based-time-intelligence-time-intelligence-tailored-previewGot an idea or Topic for discussion, Drop us a Line at: bit.ly/3i8LdBoSubscribe https://powerbi.tips/podcastJoin Tips+ for the best theme generator bit.ly/3Ymso48Follow usMike: linkedin.com/in/michaelcarloTommy: linkedin.com/in/tommypuglia
457: Microsofts Strategy: Predicting Future Needs Explained! #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-09-23 | It's difficult to predict the future, especially when it comes to technology. A proof of concept (PoC) is essential for understanding actual needs. It's reassuring to see Microsoft advocating for this strategy. #ProofOfConcept #Microsoft #TechStrategy youtube.com/watch?v=fXsQ-H0q0C4
457: Fabric F2 SKU: Test & Scale Your Data Solution #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-09-23 | Discover how to start with a Fabric F2 SKU at the lowest price point for a simple test. Build a workload, get your proof of concept working, and measure consumption. Scale up as needed for increased speed. #FabricF2 #ProofOfConcept #DataWorkload #MVP #DataDelivery youtube.com/watch?v=fXsQ-H0q0C4
457: Data Engineering: Fabric vs. Lakehouse for Reporting #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-09-23 | Fabric is useful for data engineering, especially when bringing in data from semi-structured or structured tables. The Lakehouse is effective for reporting, especially when loading data at night for later viewing. #DataEngineering #Lakehouse #Fabric #DataReporting youtube.com/watch?v=fXsQ-H0q0C4
457: Microsoft Capacity Strategy: Pilot to Production Guide #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-09-23 | Microsoft offers a helpful guide to planning a capacity strategy. It covers initial deployment, scaling for self-service analytics, and managing growth. The guide focuses on proof of concept, pilot programs, and moving from pilot to full production. #Microsoft #analytics #strategy #capacityplanning youtube.com/watch?v=fXsQ-H0q0C4
457: Capacity Planning: Microsofts Comprehensive Guide & Tools #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-09-22 | Microsoft's documentation offers comprehensive insights into capacity and dev planning, alongside other tools to help estimate needs. Discover the Power BI Load Assessment Tool. #Microsoft #PowerBI #CapacityPlanning #DevPlanning youtube.com/watch?v=fXsQ-H0q0C4
Subscription Use Cases - Ep.465 - Power BI tips Power BI Tips 2025-09-22 | Main TopicTommy's Book Recommendation: Nudge - amzn.to/46gLBrBJust some feedback/comment on your episode about Subscriptions. Got an idea or Topic for discussion, Drop us a Line at: bit.ly/3i8LdBoSubscribe https://powerbi.tips/podcastJoin Tips+ for the best theme generator bit.ly/3Ymso48Follow usMike: linkedin.com/in/michaelcarloTommy: linkedin.com/in/tommypuglia
457: Deploying Solutions: Proven Strategies and Microsoft Learn #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-09-22 | Discover why starting with a Proof of Concept (PoC) is crucial for planning your deployment. It's nearly impossible to know upfront how much capacity you'll need without building something. This approach is also recommended in the new Microsoft Learn series. #PoC #Deployment #MicrosoftLearn #TechTips youtube.com/watch?v=fXsQ-H0q0C4
457: Data Platform: Chicago Power BI & Microsoft Fabric Event #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-09-22 | The Chicago Power BI/Microsoft Fabric User Group is back in person on October 2nd for a crash course on Fabric. The meeting will be downtown at the Aon building, at the Microsoft office just north of Millennium Park. #MicrosoftFabric #PowerBI youtube.com/watch?v=fXsQ-H0q0C4
457: Capacity Planning: Maximize Performance & Minimize Costs #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-09-22 | Organizations are seeking to optimize their company structure. Maximize performance while minimizing costs. The goal is to get the most out of a Microsoft investment by loading data efficiently, and using the right tools. #CapacityPlanning #DataPlatform #Microsoft youtube.com/watch?v=fXsQ-H0q0C4
455: Automated Tooling: How John Kirski Does It! #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-09-19 | Discover how John Kirski automates government processes with shared tooling on GitHub. Learn how automation can enhance efficiency for everyone. #automation #government #GitHub #tooling youtube.com/watch?v=O97j9DziNpM
455: Semantic Model Refresh: Unique Insights & Advanced Tips! #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-09-19 | Semantic Model Refresh Templates offer advanced data refreshes. While seemingly new, most features are already available. The alert function stands out. It's a unique way to keep data current. #SemanticModel #DataRefresh #PowerBI #Fabric youtube.com/watch?v=O97j9DziNpM
455: Direct Query Problems: SQL Server Pauses & Visuals Breaking #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-09-19 | When dealing with larger semantic models, strategic partition refreshing is crucial. Discover how to avoid overwhelming backend systems and troubleshoot direct query issues that cause visual breakdowns in reports. Don't let your data visuals break! #semanticmodel #datarefresh #SQLserver #directquery youtube.com/watch?v=O97j9DziNpM
455: Improve Accessibility: Actionable Steps For Your Organization #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-09-19 | Organizations can improve accessibility reports by putting resources into building better reports. It's a progression, not a destination, with the community encouraged to get better. Even small improvements make a difference. #accessibility #reports #improvements #community youtube.com/watch?v=O97j9DziNpM
Composite Models vs Reusable Datasets - Ep.460 - Power BI tips Power BI Tips 2025-09-19 | Beat from the streetTranslytical Task Flows are awesome!Main TopicGot an idea or Topic for discussion, Drop us a Line at: bit.ly/3i8LdBoSubscribe https://powerbi.tips/podcastJoin Tips+ for the best theme generator bit.ly/3Ymso48Follow usMike: linkedin.com/in/michaelcarloTommy: linkedin.com/in/tommypuglia
455: Automate Reports: Streamline Your Workflow, Save Time! #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-09-18 | Instead of spending hours on manual checks, imagine automating the process. It saves time, ensures consistency, and allows experts to focus on building better tooling for everyone. #accessibility #automation #efficiency #tooling #problemsolving youtube.com/watch?v=O97j9DziNpM
455: Python Community: Building with Microsofts Support #shorts Power BI Tips 2025-09-18 | Discover how community-driven Python projects can influence Microsoft's Semantic Link. It encourages developers to build essential tools, with the potential for integration into Microsoft products. #Python #SemanticLink #Microsoft #Community #Coding youtube.com/watch?v=O97j9DziNpM
