The session can be a mix of English and Dutch this time. We will determine it during the event. It will NOT be recorded nor livestreamed.

Food and drinks will be provided.

Effectieve Dashboard Ontwerpen: Verkennend vs. Verklarend

Deze sessie gaat over het maken van effectieve data-dashboards en de keuze tussen een verkennend of verklarend dashboard. Je leert de basisprincipes van dashboardontwerp, de voordelen van elk type dashboard, en hoe je ze optimaal inzet voor data-analyse en presentatie. Of je nu een beginner bent of een ervaren professional, je krijgt praktische tips om betere dashboards te ontwerpen die je data helder en overtuigend presenteren. Wat je kunt verwachten:

• Basisprincipes van Dashboards: Begrijp de verschillen tussen verkennende en verklarende dashboards.
• Voor- en Nadelen: Leer wanneer je welk type dashboard gebruikt.
• Praktische Tips: Ontdek belangrijke ontwerpelementen zoals consistentie en duidelijkheid.
• Interactieve Q&A: Stel vragen en deel ervaringen over dashboardontwerp.

Voor wie:

• Data-analisten, managers, en BI-professionals.
• Iedereen die zijn dashboardontwerp en datavisualisatievaardigheden wil verbeteren.

Waarom deelnemen? Verhoog je vaardigheden in datavisualisatie en maak dashboards die echt impact hebben.

Exploring Graph Semantics in Fabric Real Time Analytics: Unveiling Insights through Connected Data

In the realm of data analytics, the representation and analysis of interconnected data play a pivotal role in uncovering hidden patterns, relationships, and insights. This talk delves into the intriguing domain of graph semantics within Fabric Real Time Analytics, a powerful and scalable analytics service offered by Microsoft.

The session aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how graph data structures can be leveraged within Fabric Real Time Analytics to navigate complex relationships inherent in diverse datasets. Attendees will gain insights into the theoretical foundations of graph semantics and its practical applications in real-world scenarios, with a particular focus on optimizing data exploration and analysis.

The discussion will cover key topics such as graph database fundamentals, query languages for graph data, and the integration of graph semantics into the Fabric Real Time Analytics ecosystem. Practical examples and use cases will be presented to illustrate how graph-based approaches can enhance data exploration, uncover hidden dependencies, and facilitate advanced analytics.

Furthermore, the talk will address the seamless integration of graph semantics with other Azure services, showcasing the potential for cross-functional insights and the ability to derive holistic perspectives from interconnected data sources. Attendees can expect to leave with a deeper understanding of how graph semantics can be harnessed to unlock the full potential of their data within the Fabric Real Time Analytics environment.

Whether you are a data scientist, analyst, or a technology enthusiast, this talk offers a valuable opportunity to explore the intersection of graph semantics and Fabric Real Time Analytics, paving the way for more informed decision-making and transformative data discoveries.

Dear Data Platform Friends,

in March we present Frank Geisler on the last crusade with ADX. Join us at BP in Bochum, hosted by Torsten Strauß.

Both in person or remote participation via Teams is possible. Bit please keep in mind: the event is not recorded, so don’t miss the opportunity!

Data Relay is back in Manchester on Friday, 6 October

RSVP via website https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/datarelay-2023-manchester-tickets-636529215017

Data Relay will be in Manchester on Friday 6th October 2023, featuring top quality Microsoft Data Platform content from great speakers. The day consists of a series of 50 minute technical presentations for all levels - beginner, intermediate and advanced. You can switch tracks throughout the day to enjoy the sessions that interest you the most. Address: Odeon Great Northern Warehouse, 235 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4EN Registration: Tickets are on a first come, first served basis. Doors open at 8:30am on the day with sessions starting at 9:00am. Competitions: If you allow a sponsor to scan your QR code you will be entered into their raffle prize draw. By doing so you opt in to receive sales and marketing information from them, using the contact details you provided during registration. All sponsors will provide an unsubscribe link in their emails. Food: We'll be providing a light lunch, plus tea & coffee at a couple of breaks. We will be catering for vegan food, according to your food preferences during registration. Dress Code: Casual First time at Data Relay? Everyone has a 'first event', including the speakers and organisers of this event. We're lucky to be a part of the UK Microsoft Data Platform community, one of the most friendly and welcoming tech communities out there. Whether you're in a group or on your own, you'll be made to feel welcome and will learn lots about new and existing technology. It's a great opportunity to meet your peers and maybe even your Data Platform heroes! If you have any queries, contact us at [email protected] and we'll help you out.

Manchester Scedule 09:00 - Keynote & Welcome 09:30 1 - Saving Your Wallet from the Cloud - Kevin Feasel 09:30 2 - AI Driven Data Enrichment with Azure Cognitive Search - Matt How 09:30 3 - Automating Database Deployments using Azure DevOps - Grant Fritchey 10:45 1 - Delta Lake Tables 101 - Kamil Nowinski 10:45 2 - Get a Load of this - Realistic Load Testing for Power BI, explained! - Matt Lakin 10:45 3 - Introduction to Bicep for the Cloud DBA - Frank Geisler 11:40 1 - Getting Insight from Anything: using IoT for good! - Andrew Blance 11:40 2 - A Hybrid SQL Journey: The daily routine of a Hybrid DBA - Jose Manuel Jurado Diaz 11:40 3 - Combining web apps and AI - how to unlock the power of the Azure OpenAI Service - Ben Jarvis 12:30 Lunch 13:30 1 - Securing Data Workloads with Azure Landing Zones - Chris Murray 13:30 2 - Ned Stratton - Regex in PowerShell: How to grasp it and why you should grasp it 13:30 3 - Sweet streams (are made of this: Hubs, Stream Analytics, Datalake) - Pálmi Símonarson 14:25 1 - The Kusto experience in Fabric - Brian Bønk 14:25 2 - Cognitive Services Extravaganza! - Gosia Borzęcka 14:25 3 - Examples of query tuning in SQL Server - Torsten Strauß 15:40 1 - Model Creation in Azure AutoML and Ingestion Through Excel - Lewis Prince 15:40 2 - DAX Explained Through Dance, Memes and Dad Jokes - Barney Lawrence 15:40 3 - Real-time Fraud Detection Challenges and Solutions - Fawaz Ghali 16:35 Raffle & Close

For July we are excited to welcome Frank Geisler to present:

Automating Power BI with PowerShell

In this Demo packed Session German Data Platform MVP Frank Geisler will show how to automate Power BI adminitstrative task with Power BI. Attendees will learn where to get the tools, what can be automated. There are several easy to follow examples, e.g. how to automatically create a Power BI Dataset via PowerShell or how to build a Power BI Inventory.

Frank Geisler

GDS Business Intelligence GmbH Lüdinghausen, Germany Frank Geisler is owner and CEO of GDS Business Intelligence GmbH. He is Data Platform MVP, MCT, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Azure Data Engineer Assoicate and DevOps Engineer Expert In his Job he is building Business Intelligence Systems based on Microsoft Technology, mainly on SQL Server and Power BI and he is also building Azure Infrastructures and Architectures with PowerShell. Besides this he is author of several books including Power BI für Dummies, Azure für Dummies, Docker für Dummies and Pro Serverless Data Handling with Microsoft Azure. He is also a frequent speaker at national and international Conferences including PASS Summit, SQL BITS and SQL Server Konferenz. In 2004 he was Co-Founder of PASS Deutschland e.V. where he is at the board of directors for many years and he runs the Microsoft Data Community Regional Chapter Münsterland.

VENUE: We will meet at the Nigel Frank Offices at 60 Great Tower Street. If you've not been there before, it's just a little further up the street from Brewdog. Google Maps link to help you find the building: https://goo.gl/maps/GRZWr5LfScZhApu6A