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Workflow Automation with Microsoft Power Automate - Second Edition

Master the art of workflow automation with Microsoft Power Automate using this approachable, hands-on guide. By following practical examples and step-by-step tutorials, you'll learn how to streamline your business processes with minimal coding experience. Explore key features like connectors, actions, and triggers, and apply them to real-world applications to enhance productivity. What this Book will help me do Understand the fundamental principles of Microsoft Power Automate and its utility in business process optimization. Learn to create automation flows that seamlessly integrate with Microsoft 365 applications and popular third-party services. Gain practical experience working with Power Automate Desktop for robotic process automation. Acquire knowledge of using AI tools within Power Automate, such as sentiment analysis models. Develop skills to efficiently troubleshoot, monitor, and distribute automation flows. Author(s) Aaron Guilmette is an experienced technical author and Microsoft expert. With a deep understanding of Microsoft Power Automate and the Power Platform, Aaron brings a wealth of knowledge to his teaching. He specializes in helping users transition from basic to advanced automation concepts and is known for his clear, structured, and actionable writing style. Who is it for? This book is for professionals looking to streamline their workflows and embrace automation with the Microsoft 365 suite. No extensive technical knowledge is required, making it ideal for beginners who want to learn practical workflow automation. Experienced users can also benefit from exploring advanced features like AI integrations. If you're aiming to improve productivity and reduce manual tasks, this book is perfect for you.

Exam Ref PL-300 Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst

Prepare for Microsoft Exam PL-300 and help demonstrate your real-world ability to deliver actionable insights with Power BI by leveraging available data and domain expertise; to provide meaningful business value through clear data visualizations; to enable others to perform self-service analytics, and to deploy and configure solutions for consumption. Designed for data analysts, business users, and other professionals, this Exam Ref focuses on the critical thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate level. Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives: Prepare the data Model the data Visualize and analyze the data Deploy and maintain assets This Microsoft Exam Ref: Organizes its coverage by exam objectives Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you Assumes you are a data analyst, business intelligence professional, report creator, or other professional seeking to validate your skills and knowledge in analyzing data with Power BI About the Exam Exam PL-300 focuses on knowledge needed to get data from different data sources; clean, transform, and load data; design and develop data models; create model calculations with DAX; optimize model performance; create reports and dashboards; enhance reports for usability and storytelling; identify patterns and trends; and manage files, datasets, and workspaces. About Microsoft Certification Passing this exam fulfills your requirements for the Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification, demonstrating your understanding of data repositories and data processes, and your skills in designing and building scalable data models, cleaning and transforming data, enabling advanced analytic capabilities to provide meaningful business value, and collaborating with key stakeholders to deliver relevant insights based on identified business requirements. See full details at: microsoft.com/learn ...

Microsoft Power Platform Solution Architect's Handbook

Microsoft Power Platform Solution Architect's Handbook is your definitive resource for mastering Enterprise-grade solution architecture using Microsoft Power Platform. By covering both practical examples and theoretical best practices, this book ensures you are well-prepared to tackle real-world challenges and excel in the PL-600 certification exam. What this Book will help me do Master the essential practices of solution architecture for optimal design. Develop secure integrations and data strategies for cutting-edge applications. Learn sophisticated lifecycle and compliance management using Azure DevOps. Build impactful, compliant, and flexible solutions using Power Platform. Prepare effectively for the PL-600 certification exam and excel in your field. Author(s) Hugo Herrera is a respected technology expert specializing in solution architecture and enterprise-grade IT solutions, particularly with Microsoft Power Platform. Drawing from years of experience, Hugo emphasizes practical, actionable strategies to elevate professionals. Through this book, Hugo shares his deep expertise and makes complex concepts accessible. Who is it for? This book is perfect for solution architects, enterprise architects, IT consultants, and analysts focused on Microsoft Power Platform and related technologies. It provides insight and tools for professionals looking to enhance their competencies, advance their careers, and prepare for the PL-600 exam. The reader should have a solid understanding of Power Platform fundamentals.

Pro Power BI Dashboard Creation: Building Elegant and Interactive Dashboards with Visually Arresting Analytics

Produce high-quality, visually attractive analysis quickly and effectively with Microsoft’s key BI tool. This book teaches analysts, managers, power users, and developers how to harness the power of Microsoft’s self-service business intelligence flagship product to deliver compelling and interactive insight with remarkable ease. It then shows you the essential techniques needed to go from source data to dashboards that seize your audience’s attention and provide them with clear and accurate information. As well as producing elegant and visually arresting output, you learn how to enhance the user experience through adding polished interactivity. This book shows you how to make interactive dashboards that allow you to guide users through the meaning of the data that they are exploring. Drill down features are also covered that allow you and your audience to dig deeper and uncover new insights by exploring anomalous and interesting data points. Reading this book builds your skills around creating meaningful and elegant dashboards using a range of compelling visuals. It shows you how to apply simple techniques to convert data into business insight. The book covers tablet and smartphone layouts for delivering business value in today’s highly mobile world. You’ll learn about formatting for effect to make your data tell its story, and you’ll be a master at creating visually arresting output on multiple devices that grabs attention, builds influence, and drives change. What You Will Learn Produce designer output that will astound your bosses and peers Make new insights as you chop and tweak your data as never before Create high-quality analyses in record time Create interdependent charts, maps, and tables Deliver visually stunning information Drill down through data to provide unique understandings Outshinecompeting products and enhance existing skills Adapt your dashboard delivery to mobile devices Who This Book Is For For any Power BI user who wants to strengthen their ability to deliver compelling analytics via Microsoft’s widely adopted analytics platform. For those new to Power BI who want to learn the full extent of what the platform is capable of. For power users such as BI analysts, data architects, IT managers, accountants, and C-suite members who want to drive change in their organizations.

Mastering Microsoft Power BI - Second Edition

Dive deep into Microsoft Power BI with the second edition of 'Mastering Microsoft Power BI'. This comprehensive book equips you with the skills to transform business data into actionable insights using Power BI's latest features and techniques. From efficient data retrieval and transformation processes to creating interactive dashboards that tell impactful data stories, you will learn actionable knowledge every step of the way. What this Book will help me do Learn to master data collection and modeling using the Power Query M language Gain expertise in designing DirectQuery, import, and composite data models Understand how to create advanced analytics reports using DAX and Power BI visuals Learn to manage the Power BI environment as an administrator with Premium capacity Develop insightful, scalable, and visually impactful dashboards and reports Author(s) Greg Deckler, a seasoned Power BI expert and solution architect, and None Powell, an experienced BI consultant and data visualization specialist, bring their extensive practical knowledge to this book. Together, they share their real-world expertise and proven techniques applying Power BI's diverse capabilities. Who is it for? This book is ideal for business intelligence professionals and intermediate Power BI users. If you're looking to master data visualization, prepare insightful dashboards, and explore Power BI's full potential, this is for you. Basic understanding of BI concepts and familiarity with Power BI will ensure you get the most value.

Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certification Guide

This book is your ultimate companion to mastering Microsoft Power BI and becoming proficient in data analysis and visualization. With a focus on understanding and utilizing Power BI to its fullest extent, this guide also prepares you comprehensively for the PL-300 certification exam. You will go from the basics to advanced techniques enabling you to confidently analyze and present data. What this Book will help me do Understand and connect to various data sources using Power BI. Gain skills in transforming and preparing data for advanced analysis. Develop expertise in designing and optimizing data models. Learn to create insightful reports and dashboards to convey information clearly. Prepare for and succeed in the PL-300 certification exam with practice questions. Author(s) Authors None Edenfield and None Corcoran bring extensive experience in business intelligence and data analytics to this book. They have years of hands-on expertise with Power BI and a passion for teaching analytics in a practical and accessible way. Together, they aim to empower readers to master Power BI and achieve their certification goals. Who is it for? This book is perfect for data analysts, business intelligence professionals, and anyone aiming to deepen their knowledge of Microsoft Power BI. Beginners will find approachable content to quickly get started while experienced users will find detailed topics to refine their expertise. By covering exam preparation and practical applications, this guide benefits a wide range of learners who wish to get certified and excel in data-centric roles.

Data Democratization with Domo

Discover how to leverage the full potential of Domo, a robust cloud-based business intelligence platform, in your organization. This comprehensive guide walks you through data integration, transformation, visualization, and governance techniques, enabling you to deliver impactful, data-driven results quickly and effectively. What this Book will help me do Understand and utilize Domo's cloud data architecture for comprehensive data analysis. Seamlessly acquire and manage data using Domo connectors and tools. Create and customize dashboards that communicate data insights effectively. Build and deploy Python applications and machine learning models on Domo. Securely govern your organization's data with robust Domo features. Author(s) The author, None Burtenshaw, is an expert in business intelligence and data platforms. With years of experience working with data integration tools, their writing combines technical thoroughness with practical insights. They aim to empower professionals with the skills to excel in data-driven decision making, reflecting their passion for making technology accessible and actionable. Who is it for? This book is ideal for business intelligence professionals, including developers and analysts, looking to elevate their understanding of Domo. It is suited for those with a fundamental knowledge of data platforms seeking advanced skills in data management and visualization. BI managers will gain insights into governance and security, while analysts will find inspiration for data storytelling. If you're aiming to master the possibilities of Domo, this book is for you.

Artificial Intelligence with Power BI

Discover how to enhance your data analysis with 'Artificial Intelligence with Power BI,' a resource designed to teach you how to leverage Power BI's AI capabilities. You will learn practical methods for enriching your analytics with forecasting, anomaly detection, and machine learning, equipping you to create intelligent, insightful BI reports. What this Book will help me do Learn how to apply AI capabilities such as forecasting and anomaly detection to enrich your reports and drive actionable insights. Explore data preparation techniques optimized for AI, ensuring your datasets are structured for advanced analytics. Develop skills to integrate Azure Machine Learning and Cognitive Services into Power BI, expanding your analytical toolset. Understand how to build Q&A interfaces and integrate Natural Language Processing into your BI solutions. Gain expertise in training and deploying your own machine learning models to achieve tailored insights and predictive analytics. Author(s) None Diepeveen is an experienced data analyst and Power BI expert with a passion for making advanced analytics accessible to professionals. With years of hands-on experience working in the data analytics field, they deliver insights using intuitive, practical approaches through clear and engaging tutorials. Who is it for? This book is ideal for data analysts and BI developers who aim to expand their analytics capabilities with AI. Readers should already be familiar with Power BI and are looking for a resource to teach them how to incorporate predictive and advanced AI techniques into their reporting workflow. Whether you're seeking to gain a professional edge or enhance your organization's data storytelling and insights, this guide is perfect for you.

Microsoft Power BI Performance Best Practices

"Microsoft Power BI Performance Best Practices" is a thorough guide to mastering efficiently operating Power BI solutions. This book walks you through optimizing every layer of a Power BI project, from data transformations to architecture, equipping you with the ability to create robust and scalable analytics solutions. What this Book will help me do Understand how to set realistic performance goals for Power BI projects and implement ongoing performance monitoring. Apply effective architectural and configuration strategies to improve Power BI solution efficiency. Learn practices for constructing and optimizing data models and implementing Row-Level Security effectively. Utilize tools like DAX Studio and VertiPaq Analyzer to detect and resolve common performance bottlenecks. Gain deep knowledge of Power BI Premium and techniques for handling large-scale data solutions using Azure. Author(s) Bhavik Merchant is a recognized expert in business intelligence and analytics solutions. With extensive experience in designing and implementing Power BI solutions across industries, he brings a pragmatic approach to solving performance issues in Power BI. Bhavik's writing style reflects his passion for teaching, ensuring readers gain practical knowledge they can directly apply to their work. Who is it for? This book is designed for data analysts, BI developers, and data professionals who have foundational knowledge of Power BI and aim to elevate their skills to construct high-performance analytics solutions. It is particularly suited to individuals seeking guidance on best practices and tools for optimizing Power BI applications.

Learn Power BI - Second Edition

Learn Power BI is a comprehensive guide to mastering Microsoft Power BI. With step-by-step instructions, this book equips you to analyze and visualize data effectively, delivering actionable business insights. Whether you're new to Power BI or seeking to deepen your knowledge, you'll find practical examples and hands-on exercises to enhance your skills. What this Book will help me do Master the basics of using Microsoft Power BI for data analysis. Learn to clean and transform datasets effectively using Power Query. Build analytical models and perform calculations using DAX. Design professional-quality reports, dashboards, and visualizations. Understand governance and deploy Power BI in organizational environments. Author(s) Greg Deckler is a recognized expert in business intelligence and analytics, bringing years of practical experience in using Microsoft Power BI for data-driven decision-making. As an accomplished author, Greg's approachable writing style helps readers of all levels. In his book, he conveys complex concepts in a clear, structured, and user-friendly manner. Who is it for? This book is ideal for IT professionals, data analysts, and individuals interested in business intelligence using Power BI. Whether you're a beginner or transitioning from other tools, it guides you through the basics to advanced features. If you want to harness Power BI to create impactful reports or dashboards, this book is for you.

AI-Enabled Analytics for Business

We are entering the era of digital transformation where human and artificial intelligence (AI) work hand in hand to achieve data driven performance. Today, more than ever, businesses are expected to possess the talent, tools, processes, and capabilities to enable their organizations to implement and utilize continuous analysis of past business performance and events to gain forward-looking insight to drive business decisions and actions. AI-Enabled Analytics in Business is your Roadmap to meet this essential business capability. To ensure we can plan for the future vs react to the future when it arrives, we need to develop and deploy a toolbox of tools, techniques, and effective processes to reveal forward-looking unbiased insights that help us understand significant patterns, relationships, and trends. This book promotes clarity to enable you to make better decisions from insights about the future. Learn how advanced analytics ensures that your people have the right information at the right time to gain critical insights and performance opportunities Empower better, smarter decision making by implementing AI-enabled analytics decision support tools Uncover patterns and insights in data, and discover facts about your business that will unlock greater performance Gain inspiration from practical examples and use cases showing how to move your business toward AI-Enabled decision making AI-Enabled Analytics in Business is a must-have practical resource for directors, officers, and executives across various functional disciplines who seek increased business performance and valuation.

Extending Power BI with Python and R

Dive into the world of advanced analytics and visualizations in Power BI with "Extending Power BI with Python and R". This comprehensive guide will teach you how to integrate Python and R scripting into your Power BI projects, allowing you to build data models, transform data, and create rich visualizations. Learn practical techniques to make your Power BI dashboards more interactive and insightful. What this Book will help me do Master the integration of Python and R scripts into Power BI to enhance its functionality. Learn to implement advanced data transformations and enrichments using external APIs. Create advanced visualizations and custom visuals with R for improved analytics. Perform advanced data analysis including handling missing data using Python and R. Leverage machine learning techniques within Power BI projects to extract actionable insights. Author(s) None Zavarella is a data science expert and renowned author specializing in data analytics and visualization tools. With years of experience working with Power BI, Python, and R in diverse data-driven projects, Zavarella offers a unique perspective on enhancing Power BI capabilities. Passionate about teaching, they craft clear and impactful tutorials for learners. Who is it for? This book is perfect for business intelligence professionals, data scientists, and business analysts who already use Power BI and want to augment its features with Python and R. If you have a foundational understanding of Power BI and some basic familiarity with Python and R, this book will help you explore their combined potential for advanced analytics.

Serverless Analytics with Amazon Athena

Delve into the serverless world of Amazon Athena with the comprehensive book 'Serverless Analytics with Amazon Athena'. This guide introduces you to the power of Athena, showing you how to efficiently query data in Amazon S3 using SQL without the hassle of managing infrastructure. With clear instructions and practical examples, you'll master querying structured, unstructured, and semi-structured data seamlessly. What this Book will help me do Effectively query and analyze both structured and unstructured data stored in S3 using Amazon Athena. Integrate Athena with other AWS services to create powerful, secure, and cost-efficient data workflows. Develop ETL pipelines and machine learning workflows leveraging Athena's compatibility with AWS Glue. Monitor and troubleshoot Athena queries for consistent performance and build scalable serverless data solutions. Implement security best practices and optimize costs when managing your Athena-driven data solutions. Author(s) None Virtuoso, along with co-authors Mert Turkay Hocanin None and None Wishnick, brings a wealth of experience in cloud solutions, serverless technologies, and data engineering. They excel in demystifying complex technical topics and have a passion for empowering readers with practical skills and knowledge. Who is it for? This book is tailored for business intelligence analysts, application developers, and system administrators who want to harness Amazon Athena for seamless, cost-efficient data analytics. It suits individuals with basic SQL knowledge looking to expand their capabilities in querying and processing data. Whether you're managing growing datasets or building data-driven applications, this book provides the know-how to get it right.

Automating Analytics

Do you have a method for seeing all the data that passes through your organization? The need to democratize access to data and analytics, automate complex and tedious business processes, and amplify human output has led to analytic process automation (APA). Thousands of organizations across nearly every business and industry vertical use this software to accelerate data-driven business outcomes. This report examines the power of APA using technology, business, and real-world examples. If you're a technical business, analytics, or business intelligence leader, you'll learn how to use APA to tackle complex problems, increase productivity, and improve efficiency. You'll discover what APA means for your business and for you. This report explores: The importance of data: understand how data is transformed into information and insights for making business decisions Gathering data with APA: learn how APA differs from your current process Data democratization: grant data access to employees and empower them to analyze specific tasks and performance Data reporting: learn how APA blends data tables, fields, and values to help you search for insights at a granular level Analytics: explore new tools that use AI and ML to improve the analytic process

Modern Analytics Platforms

From a global pandemic to extreme weather, the events of 2020 and 2021 have caused organizations to make quick and constant adjustments to their strategy and operations. This transformation is likely to continue and have a major impact on analytics. Not only do responders to Experian's annual Global Data Management survey confirm more demand for data insights, but most of them also believe the lack of agility hurt their organization's responses to fast-changing business needs. With this O'Reilly report, you'll learn how organizations have begun to take new approaches to analytics for business reinvention and digital transformation. Chief analytics and data officers and data analytics, data science, data visualization leaders will explore converged analytics and find out how it differs from legacy and current analytics approaches. You'll see where your organization stands in its journey to convergence--and what you need to do next. This report helps you: Examine how three organizations in different industries and with different objectives have benefited from modern analytics Learn how analytics has evolved to support greater business agility at scale Examine the alignment of people, processes, tools, and data in converged analytics Learn the five stages of analytical competition and six dimensions for benchmarking maturity Explore practices that you can adopt to improve your analytics capabilities and your agility

Power Query Cookbook

The "Power Query Cookbook" is your comprehensive guide to mastering data preparation and transformation using Power Query. With this book, you'll learn to connect to data sources, reshape data to fit business requirements, and use both no-code transformations and custom M code solutions to unlock the full potential of your data. Step-by-step examples will guide you through optimizing dataflows in Power BI. What this Book will help me do Master connecting to various data sources and performing intuitive transformations using Power Query. Learn to reshape and enrich data to meet complex business requirements efficiently. Explore advanced capabilities of Power Query, including M code and online dataflows. Develop custom data transformations with a blend of GUI-based and M code techniques. Optimize the performance of Power BI Dataflows using best practices and diagnostics tools. Author(s) None Janicijevic is a seasoned expert in data analytics, specializing in Microsoft Power BI and Power Query. With years of experience in data engineering and a passion for teaching, None brings a clear, actionable, and results-driven approach to demystifying complex technical concepts. Their work empowers professionals with the tools they need to excel in data-driven decision-making. Who is it for? This book is designed for data analysts, business intelligence developers, and data engineers aiming to enhance their skills in data preparation using Power Query. If you have a basic understanding of Power BI and want to delve into integrating and optimizing data from multiple sources, this book is for you. It's ideal for professionals seeking practical insights and techniques to improve data transformations. Novices with some exposure to BI tools will also find the material accessible and rewarding.

Microsoft Power BI Cookbook - Second Edition

"Microsoft Power BI Cookbook" is an advanced reference for professionals working with Power BI. Featuring over 90 practical, hands-on recipes, this book allows you to master Power BI for data modeling, creating dashboards, and optimizing queries. You will learn practical tips and techniques, enabling you to create effective and customized Power BI solutions for various business needs. What this Book will help me do Master advanced data cleansing and integration techniques in Power BI's Power Query Editor. Develop intuitive, efficient dashboards and reports using best practices for data visualization. Optimize performance for large datasets using aggregation tables and efficient query techniques. Implement sophisticated analysis and business logic using the power of DAX programming language. Deploy and manage Power BI solutions leveraging integration with Microsoft ecosystem tools. Author(s) Greg Deckler and None Powell are seasoned Power BI experts with extensive backgrounds in business intelligence and data solutions. Greg is a recognized Power BI consultant and author with a focus on delivering impactful BI solutions. None brings their experience in utilizing Power BI for diverse organizational needs. Together, they emphasize hands-on learning and actionable insights in their collaborative writing. Who is it for? This book is aimed at business intelligence professionals who already have a basic understanding of Power BI. Ideal readers are those seeking to deepen their knowledge of advanced features and apply best practices in their projects. Whether you're enhancing your existing Power BI skills or managing complex datasets, this book will provide the techniques and insights to excel in your role.

Data Analytics Made Easy

By reading "Data Analytics Made Easy," you'll gain a solid understanding of data analysis and visualization without requiring coding skills. This book emphasizes practical knowledge and use cases, covering storytelling, automation, machine learning, and business dashboards with tools like KNIME and Power BI. What this Book will help me do Understand the fundamentals of data analytics and how to leverage data for business insights. Create and automate data workflows using the no-code KNIME Analytics Platform. Develop interactive dashboards and data visualizations with Microsoft Power BI. Learn the basics of machine learning and how to apply models for business use. Enhance presentations and influence decisions through effective data storytelling. Author(s) None De Mauro is an experienced author and professional in the field of data analytics. Passionate about making complex topics approachable, None specializes in explaining technical concepts in simpler terms, ensuring readers can easily grasp and apply them in their work. Who is it for? This book is perfect for professionals or beginners who want to work with and interpret data effectively. Ideal for individuals in business roles or management positions looking to enhance their skills in data analytics and build a foundational understanding of machine learning and visualization.

Automate It with Zapier

Unlock the power of automation with Zapier by learning how to streamline and optimize your workflows with this thorough guide. By mastering Zapier's tools, you can connect various applications and automate data flows, saving time and improving efficiency. What this Book will help me do Plan and design efficient workflow automations addressing specific business problems. Gain expertise in Zapier's native features and its integrations with third-party apps. Create optimal workflows to automate repetitive tasks efficiently. Utilize Zapier's pre-configured workflows while also designing advanced custom ones. Effectively troubleshoot issues and manage automation workflows with ease. Author(s) Kelly Goss is an experienced automation specialist with a deep understanding of business applications and processes. She has helped numerous organizations optimize their workflows by implementing no-code solutions like Zapier. Her writing focuses on making complex concepts accessible through relatable examples and actionable advice. Who is it for? This book is ideal for professionals in business process fields, such as consultants, analysts, and marketers, as well as SMB owners seeking to implement workflow automation. It caters to beginners with no prior automation experience and to those wanting to enhance their Zapier skills. By addressing key real-world problems, it helps readers achieve practical productivity gains.

Business Analysis Techniques, 3rd Edition

The development of business analysis as a professional discipline has extended the role of the business analyst who now needs the widest possible array of tools and the skills and knowledge to be able to use each when and where it is required. This new edition provides 123 possible techniques and practical guidance on how and when to apply them.

Empowering Organizations with Power Virtual Agents

"Empowering Organizations with Power Virtual Agents" is your go-to guide for learning to create intelligent, automated chatbots using Microsoft Power Platform. Whether it's managing customer queries or automating repetitive tasks, this book equips you with the knowledge to implement tangible solutions to enhance organizational efficiency. What this Book will help me do Learn to use Power Virtual Agents to deploy intelligent chatbots to public websites. Understand how to integrate Power Virtual Agents within the Microsoft Teams environment. Explore various business scenarios and implement practical automation solutions. Master the governance and best practices for utilizing Power Virtual Agents effectively. Discover in-depth integration techniques with the Microsoft Power Platform for a seamless workflow. Author(s) Nicolae Tarla is an experienced professional in the Microsoft Power Platform space, with years of expertise in developing automation and workflow solutions. His passion for simplifying complex systems into approachable tools is evident in his writing. With a deep understanding of Microsoft technologies, Nicolae brings a wealth of practical insights to help readers effectively utilize Power Virtual Agents. Who is it for? This book is ideal for functional consultants, business professionals, and citizen developers looking to automate front-line services using Power Virtual Agents. If you have a basic familiarity with Power Platform and Modern Workplace concepts, you'll be able to implement the hands-on examples to resolve real-world challenges. Readers aiming to create robust chatbot solutions for organizational use will find it highly beneficial.

Knowledge Graphs

Applying knowledge in the right context is the most powerful lever businesses can use to become agile, creative, and resilient. Knowledge graphs add context, meaning, and utility to business data. They drive intelligence into data for unparalleled automation and visibility into processes, products, and customers. Businesses use knowledge graphs to anticipate downstream effects, make decisions based on all relevant information, and quickly respond to dynamic markets. In this report for chief information and data officers, Jesus Barassa, Amy E. Hodler, and Jim Webber from Neo4j show how to use knowledge graphs to gain insights, reveal a flexible and intuitive representation of complex data relationships, and make better predictions based on holistic information. Explore knowledge graph mechanics and common organizing principles Build and exploit a connected representation of your enterprise data environment Use decisioning knowledge graphs to explore the advantages of adding relationships to data analytics and data science Conduct virtual testing using software versions of real-world processes Deploy knowledge graphs for more trusted data, higher accuracies, and better reasoning for contextual AI

Expert Data Modeling with Power BI

Expert Data Modeling with Power BI provides a comprehensive guide to creating effective and optimized data models using Microsoft Power BI. This book will teach you everything you need to know, from connecting to data sources to setting up complex models that enable insightful reporting and business analytics. What this Book will help me do Gain expertise in implementing virtual tables and time intelligence functionalities in Power BI's DAX language. Identify and correctly set up Dimension and Fact tables using the Power Query Editor interface. Master advanced data preparation techniques to build efficient Star Schemas for modeling. Apply best practices for preparing and modeling data for real-world business cases. Become proficient in advanced features like aggregations, incremental refresh, and row-level security. Author(s) Soheil Bakhshi is a seasoned Power BI expert and author with years of experience in business intelligence and analytics. His practical knowledge of data modeling and approachable writing style make complex concepts understandable. Soheil's passion for empowering users to harness the full potential of Power BI is evident through his clear guidance and real-world examples. Who is it for? This book is perfect for business intelligence developers, data analysts, and advanced users of Power BI who aim to deepen their understanding of data modeling. It assumes a familiarity with Power BI's basic functions and core concepts like Star Schema. If you're looking to refine your modeling practices and create versatile, dynamic solutions, this resource is for you.