(Livestream Replay) Enterprise-Grade Planning at Scale using Acterys in Power BI - with Martin Kratky

In this session, Martin will talk about how Acterys makes Power BI “planning-enabled” in its own unique way. He will demonstrate how you can:

• Automate the integration process for nearly any data source (ERP/ accounting / SaaS solutions) with “One-Click” Apps and Acterys’ revolutionary "Instant Link" technology.

• Leverage the Acterys planning engine that adds unparalleled planning and forecasting capabilities to the standard SQL Server platform in the cloud or on-premise

• Profit from best practice finance/operations planning, forecasting as well as legal consolidation processes tailored exactly to your needs.

• Get instant reports with a variety of proven templates for cost center planning, HR, CAPEX, Cash flow forecasting and others.

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After finishing his Master’s Degree in Business Administration at the University of Economics in Vienna, Martin has worked for more than 20 years in the business intelligence space. Martin serves as the Group CEO of Acterys and the consulting arm, Managility. He is also a renowned expert for Power BI, working with the application since its inception among others on the initial Power BI demo models and 9 showcase solutions. Martin is an avid mountaineer culminating in the successful ascent of Ama Dablam in 2014 and surfer.

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(Livestream Replay) Introduction to the PlotyJS Custom visual - with Kerry Kolosko

Kerry will walk us through the amazing PlotlyJS custom visual! PlotlyJS is another custom visual to create your own viz designs akin to Charticulator, Deneb and PBIVIZEdit.

Plotly.js visual by Akvelon combines Plotly.js, react-chart-editor and Power BI together! This tool gives users the ability to create several types of visuals, including simple charts such as scatter charts to a variety of complex charts, such as 3D charts without code. Its JSON templating feature makes designs shareable and reusable.

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Kerry Kolosko is a data visualization consultant hailing from Adelaide, South Australia. With several years experience in a variety of roles across a diverse range of industries, along with a background in psychology and a passion for the arts, Kerry brings a considered and creative edge to BI and data visualization. Also a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and an avid blogger, she shares her designs and design tips at her website (link below).

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(Livestream Replay) Reviewing the Field Parameters Contest Winners! - with Kane Snyder

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Kane Snyder and I will review the three winning reports from my Field Parameters Contest that was ran in June 2022. Kane's report came out on top due to the "randomizer" buttons he incorporated, but all three reports were killer! Tune in as we do an in-depth discussion on these amazing reports. 😎

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(Livestream Replay) Certifying Power BI Content! - with Melissa Coates

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Join Reid and Melissa for an interactive discussion about certifying content in the Power BI service. It’s not as easy and straightforward as it might initially seem! We’ll discuss aspects such as:

• What should the certified endorsement really signify?

• What should we be doing before setting that endorsement?

• How does certified content differ from promoted?

• Who should be allowed to certify content?

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Melissa Coates is the owner of Coates Data Strategies. Her current professional focus is on Power BI governance, deployment, security, and administration. Melissa is the creator of the comprehensive "Power BI Deployment and Governance" online course. Melissa is the principal author of Microsoft's "Power BI Adoption Roadmap" and "Power BI Implementation Planning" guidance. She is big supporter of the technical community, and has been a Microsoft Data Platform MVP since 2013. When Melissa steps away from the keyboard, you can probably find her hanging out with her dog, paddle boarding, or playing in the garden.

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