(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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Posted on August 19, 2022 by Reid Havens and filed under Livestreams, Power Platform, External Tools and tagged FP&A Finance External Tools Power Platform.

(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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Posted on August 12, 2022 by Reid Havens and filed under Custom Visuals, Livestreams, External Tools and tagged Custom Visuals PlotlyJS.

(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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Posted on August 9, 2022 by Reid Havens and filed under Livestreams, Power BI, Data Modeling, Topics & Discussion and tagged Contests Interface & Design.