Business Intelligence and reporting solutions have become a standard component of modern business applications. However, creating new reports and analyses often remains a time-consuming process. Business users typically need to navigate through existing dashboards, request new reports from the IT department, or rely on technical expertise to extract the information they need. The rise of…
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The Future of Decision Intelligence
Every Monday morning, somewhere in the world, a manager opens a dashboard. Revenue is down 12%. Headcount costs are up. The chart is red. But the dashboard stays silent on the most important question: what should we do about it? Across the data, analytics, and AI space, the last decade rewarded visibility. We built faster…
Read MoreMicrosoft Fabric: Turning Disconnected Retail Data Into a Trusted Analytics Foundation
Most retailers don’t lack data. They lack consistency. Sales sit in one system, inventory in another, and customer complaints in a third. The result is conflicting dashboards and meetings that start with debate instead of decisions. Microsoft Fabric solves this by uniting ingestion, storage, transformation, modeling, and reporting in one platform. By landing data in…
Read MoreDemystifying AI Applications – How to Create AI Applications using RAG and Predictive Models
As AI gains momentum, more business leaders are asking about AI applications. In most industries, the implementation of AI systems and programs seems inevitable. Even so, leaders in every industry have many questions about these programs, including: Are they real? Can they be built without massive budgets? Do they actually work? At the same time,…
Read MoreNear real-time: on the edge of OLTP and OLAP. Part 2
In the evolving landscape of global data management, the demand for near-real-time data processing is pushing the boundaries between traditional Online Transaction Processing (OLTP) and Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) systems. In the first part of this series, we established a foundational architecture using Kafka to meet specific customer requirements for data immediacy. Now, we advance…
Read MoreCustomer Use Case: Near real-time processing
Nowadays, more and more companies require real-time data processing. There are many software vendors on the market offering real-time platforms and streaming solutions. But what can be done when classic OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) need to be processed in real time? For example, consider the following SQL query: select dept.name as dept_name, emp.name as emp_name…
Read MoreHandling Hard Deletes from the Source System
Dealing with data can feel like walking a tightrope—maintaining accuracy and consistency while avoiding unnecessary losses is a challenge every organization faces. When working with real-time data systems, the way you handle deleted data often determines the integrity and usability of your datasets. This post dives deep into hard and soft deletes, the challenges of…
Read MoreSQL Security Audit Logs in Azure Log Analytics Workspace
In today’s digital landscape, safeguarding data and maintaining regulatory compliance are paramount. Azure SQL Database stands out as a robust solution, with its comprehensive logging capabilities playing a crucial role. At the forefront are its Audit Logs—indispensable tools that not only ensure adherence to regulatory standards but also act as vigilant sentinels against potential security…
Read MoreConnecting to Oracle Database (Cloud) and Oracle EBS in Power BI Desktop
Integrating your Oracle Cloud Database and Oracle E-Business Suite with Microsoft Power BI can be a daunting task, especially when dealing with complex data structures and security protocols. However, this connection is crucial for Database Administrators and IT Professionals looking to leverage the powerful analytics and visualization capabilities of Power BI. In this comprehensive how-to…
Read MoreHow to handle blank visuals in Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Power BI is a powerful data visualization tool, used to make coherent and structured visuals out of your company’s data. Apps Associates Data & Analytics practice specializes in using this tool to make our customers’ data work for them. We work collaboratively with our customers to create the best solution for their data visualization…
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