(Livestream Replay) Visual Calculations – Making [DAX] Easier - with Jeroen ter Heerdt

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This is it. The day that the way that DAX became easier. After this, how you write DAX changes forever. Learn all about it in this session! The Power BI team has been working on exciting things related to DAX calculations, specifically targeted at making it easier to add typical business-type calculations (such as running totals or vs-first). Would you believe it if we told you that you don’t even have to type DAX anymore and still be able to get complex calculations done quickly? In this session, we will talk about this exciting new feature! Join this session to learn more about this new feature which will make writing DAX statements so much easier and faster. Get ready to get your mind blown! See the future, today.

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Jeroen ter Heerdt is a Product Manager with Microsoft. He works on Power BI and is passionate about "all things data"; whether it is about databases, data warehousing, BI, big data, data visualizations, self-service BI, advanced analytics, real-time BI or anything even remotely related to data or insight. He strives to apply these concepts in his life as much as possible. Jeroen combines enthusiasm, vision, and hands-on experience into his talks.

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(Livestream Replay) New & Exciting Features for the Measure Killer - with Gregor Brunner

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Upgrade your Power BI Desktop experience with Measure Killer, a streamlined external tool for better efficiency and clean organization. It expertly finds and deletes unnecessary columns and measures, reducing clutter.
Beyond the Desktop, Measure Killer works with Power BI Service, scanning linked reports to safely clean shared datasets without needing extra software downloads.
Additionally, we're gearing up to launch an insightful tenant analysis feature. It will give a clear picture of your tenant's use, showing reports with custom visuals, the count of report-level measures, and frequent DAX expressions, all aimed at boosting your Power BI's performance and management.

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Gregor Brunner has a background in Economics but moved into Business Intelligence in 2016. Originally from Austria, he moved to Switzerland in 2020 and started Brunner BI, a boutique IT company that specializes in Microsoft Power BI development and consulting. In 2022 his team started building Power BI external tool "Measure Killer".

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Exploring the NEW Semantic Model View + Native Calculation Groups!

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Learn about the new semantic model view in Power BI Desktop. Plus, learn see how we can now add Calculation Groups natively in Power BI Desktop, without requiring External Tools. Tune in to learn more!

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(Livestream Replay) Design Scalable BI Solutions with BI Solution Algebra - with Chris Wagner

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Join Chris Wagner and Reid Havens as they talk about BI Solution Algebra, a framework for designing business intelligence solutions that are scalable, efficient, and cost-effective. They will share their insights and tips on how to choose the right mix of front-end, model, ETL, and other components to optimize your data analytics efforts. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, you will learn something new and useful from this lively and engaging conversation. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from two of the best in the field!

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Christopher Wagner is a passionate data evangelist and a leader in data solutions. He is the Director of Data Solutions for Baker Tilly, a leading digital solutions, advisory, tax and assurance firm. He is also the founder of KratosBI.com, a website that provides resources, tutorials and insights on data and analytics. He hosts the Data Gods YouTube channel, where he shares his knowledge and experience with data enthusiasts and professionals.

Christopher has over two decades of experience in the data and analytics field, working with various technologies, platforms and tools. He has helped many organizations transform their data into valuable insights and actionable outcomes. He believes that data is the most powerful asset in the digital age, and he strives to make it accessible and understandable to everyone.

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