Power BI Logic and Calculation Foundations
For anyone interested in learning multiple BI tools, it’s always a rough start in the beginning: we’re sure we know the basics, but we also need to understand how some concepts translate or don’t even compare. Like a Mac user trying to use a PC, switching between Tableau and Power BI can be frustrating if […]
It’s a Wrap: Power BI and Fabric Summit 2024
With more than 150 virtual sessions, talks and live Q&A events, the Power BI and Fabric Summit 2024 conference had something for everyone. The keynote session kicked off with an overview of the Microsoft Fabric ecosystem. Getting a chance to hear from Kim Manis, who is on the Microsoft Fabric Product Team, meant everyone was […]
Automating EC2 Instance Management with AWS EventBridge and Lambda
Welcome to our journey into the world of AWS automation! In this blog post, we’ll be exploring how to automate the start and stop times of Amazon EC2 instances using a combination of AWS services: Lambda, EventBridge and Simple Notification Service (SNS). Managing EC2 instances manually can be time-consuming and prone to errors, but with […]
The Medallion Data Architecture
The term “Medallion Data Architecture” was first coined by Databricks where they describe data at different stages of processing as being “bronze,” “silver” or “gold” level data. The term has since been used by Microsoft to describe stages of processing within Microsoft Fabric. It can equally be applied to data in other platforms such as […]
InterWorks Gives Back: Fundación Parque Metropolitano de la Libertad Training
It was the end of April 2023 when I got a phone call from Diego, a former and very dear colleague with great experience working with Tableau (and with data in general) from whom I personally have learned tons. He told me that he recently started directing a Data Analyst Technician Program, and that he […]
PYD124 – Data Council Austin 2024 Preview with Jack Hulbert, Brooks Barth & Mat Hughes
In this episode, Content Manager Garret Sauls sits down with Analytics Architect Jack Hulbert, Analytics Lead Brooks Barth and Solutions Architect Director, Americas Mat Hughes to discuss the upcoming Data Council Austin 2024, what they’re looking forward to and much more. Dive on in!
Introduction to Semantic Layers
At InterWorks, most consultants would be able to tell you this story: “My client has asked me to help build a source of truth for all of their reporting and data analysis queries.” The ask is simple: analytics teams want a one-stop shop for their stakeholders to self-serve, consume a polished KPI dashboard or export […]
Data Products: Why Use Them and Why It Can Be Difficult to Get Started
Packaging data in the form of data products greatly increases the value and flexibility of your data assets. New business functionality can be delivered up to 90% faster and overall TCO of your data assets can be reduced by 30% (ref 1). Limiting data sharing to well-defined data products can make data governance processes more […]
How To Build the Best Metrics in Tableau Pulse
Tableau Pulse is here! The newest development of the Tableau world, launched and driven by artificial intelligence. If you haven’t seen much about what Tableau Pulse is and how it works, check out some of the blogs my colleagues and I have already published to get you onboarded. Here, I’ll give you detailed and practical […]
Tableau Hacks: Range-Based Labels and Axis
If the axis on your viz can change from anywhere between single numbers to millions depending on your filters, it might sometimes be a bit annoying that the number formatting on the axis and labels doesn’t change. However, as always, there are ways around this. Let’s have a look at making the labels and axis […]