Daylight Saving Time (DST) may bring to mind images of brighter evenings or the age-old adage “spring forward, fall back.” But for Snowflake administrators and users, the semi-annual ritual of adjusting the clock may also entail unforeseen task executions. Snowflake, the leading cloud-based data warehousing platform, recommends avoiding the scheduling of tasks between 1 AM...Continue reading
In the ever-evolving landscape of data security, it’s crucial to implement robust measures to protect sensitive information, especially within a powerful platform like Snowflake. Secure views, a key feature in Snowflake, are an essential tool in this endeavor, allowing you to restrict access to specific data while maintaining a seamless user experience. However, even with...Continue reading
Power BI is an incredibly powerful tool for data visualization and business intelligence. However, leveraging its full potential often requires a Pro License, which can be an expensive proposition for small and medium-sized businesses. So, is there a way to share Power BI reports without requiring every user to have a Pro License? The answer...Continue reading
Oracle has taken a significant step forward by launching MySQL HeatWave Lakehouse, an extension to its proprietary analytics platform that now supports object storage outside the database. This innovative offering emphasizes the rapid pace at which Oracle is introducing new capabilities to its HeatWave platform, reflecting the company’s ambition to redefine the data analytics landscape....Continue reading
Enhance your Power BI reports by using Python and the free gpt-3.5-turbo API or paid GPT-4 from OpenAI. This innovative integration opens up a world of opportunities to embed AI everywhere, making it accessible and applicable across various industries. Let’s explore how you can leverage the ChatGPT API with Microsoft’s Power BI, with an insightful...Continue reading
In today’s technology-driven environment, many organizations are shifting away from on-premises systems in favor of cloud-based platforms like Snowflake. Snowflake, a cloud-based data warehouse, operates on Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), providing flexibility and scalability. While the benefits are clear, controlling costs can be a real challenge. Understanding Snowflake Pricing...Continue reading
In the world of cloud-based solutions, two giants that stand out are Snowflake and Databricks. Both of these platforms come with their unique advantages, complexities, and use-cases. This blog aims to deep dive into each of these solutions, evaluating them on their merits and shortcomings, and providing you with a detailed comparison. Snowflake: A Primer...Continue reading
Dashboard building is an essential practice in today’s data-driven world. It involves a series of steps, each crucial for creating a final product that meets business requirements and provides a platform for informed decision-making. This blog post aims to walk you through the timeline of dashboard building in four critical steps: intake and project kickoff,...Continue reading
As more organizations lean into the digitization of their processes, data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI are becoming essential in the business landscape. While Tableau has been a favored tool for several years, many companies are now making the switch to Power BI, largely due to its deep integration with other Microsoft products....Continue reading
As businesses increasingly rely on data-driven decision-making, tools like Power BI have become indispensable. Power BI‘s power lies in its ability to connect to a plethora of data sources, from traditional databases to cloud-based services and more. One such data source is an Excel file hosted on SharePoint. While the process is relatively straightforward, there...Continue reading