Dive into the debate of whether email subscriptions are still effective for Power BI amidst a shift towards live data access. The hosts discuss the evolution of data reporting, critiquing legacy systems and highlighting modern tools like Power BI. Explore the challenges organizations face in adopting new data strategies and the role of tailored data delivery. Plus, enjoy a light-hearted burger taste test, blending humor with insights on data culture and user experience!

Explore the pivotal role of data contracts in Microsoft Fabric, emphasizing security and clear usage rules. Discover how agile development enhances data integrity and governance. Delve into the challenges of data ownership and quality, especially within tools like Power BI. Learn the importance of communication and documented agreements for effective collaboration. Unpack the evolution of data management towards user-friendly solutions and AI integration, ensuring stakeholders can maintain quality and expectations.

Discover the secrets of applying agile development in Power BI reports! Learn how to navigate ticketing systems for streamlined BI requests. Hear about the critical role of project management, especially during transitions like migrating to Fabric. Explore how clear communication and stakeholder involvement can tackle the chaos of data requests. Finally, uncover best practices for integrating Agile within Power BI's Fabric platform to enhance efficiency and data management.

Discover how organizations can seamlessly integrate Power BI with Google data platforms. The hosts explore the intricacies of migration, highlighting user experience and cost-effectiveness. They debunk myths about Power BI, showcasing its true strengths in data modeling beyond just visualization. The discussion also includes a cost comparison of software solutions, stressing the importance of an integrated data culture. Finally, learn how metric sets enhance user engagement and collaboration between technical teams and business users.

The hosts delve into the Fabric Toolbox on GitHub, highlighting features that enhance DAX performance, including new code actions in Tabular Editor. They explore the new Copy Job capabilities in Microsoft Fabric and discuss exciting innovations in user interfaces for data management. The playful banter about puns leads seamlessly into technical insights on caching in Power BI. Additionally, they emphasize the collaborative potential of the Fabric Toolbox and the intricacies of running notebooks, making it a must-listen for data professionals!

Mike and Tommy dive through another stellar article by Kurt Buhler on the argument for and against pie charts.1https://www.sqlbi.com/articles/using-pie-charts-is-not-the-end-of-the-world/Get in touch:Send in your questions or topics you want us to discuss by tweeting to @PowerBITips with the hashtag #empMailbag or submit on the PowerBI.tips Podcast Page.Visit PowerBI.tips: https://powerbi.tips/Watch the episodes live every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 730am CST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/powerbitipsSubscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/230fp78XmHHRXTiYICRLVvSubscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/explicit-measures-podcast/id1568944083‎Check Out Community Jam: https://jam.powerbi.tipsFollow Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcarlo/Follow Seth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-bauer/Follow Tommy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommypuglia/

Get in touch:Send in your questions or topics you want us to discuss by tweeting to @PowerBITips with the hashtag #empMailbag or submit on the PowerBI.tips Podcast Page.Visit PowerBI.tips: https://powerbi.tips/Watch the episodes live every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 730am CST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/powerbitipsSubscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/230fp78XmHHRXTiYICRLVvSubscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/explicit-measures-podcast/id1568944083‎Check Out Community Jam: https://jam.powerbi.tipsFollow Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcarlo/Follow Seth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-bauer/Follow Tommy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommypuglia/

Get in touch:Send in your questions or topics you want us to discuss by tweeting to @PowerBITips with the hashtag #empMailbag or submit on the PowerBI.tips Podcast Page.Visit PowerBI.tips: https://powerbi.tips/Watch the episodes live every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 730am CST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/powerbitipsSubscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/230fp78XmHHRXTiYICRLVvSubscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/explicit-measures-podcast/id1568944083‎Check Out Community Jam: https://jam.powerbi.tipsFollow Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcarlo/Follow Seth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-bauer/Follow Tommy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommypuglia/

Mike & Tommy go through a question from our mailbag on how to manage multiple datasets in Power BI. Get in touch:Send in your questions or topics you want us to discuss by tweeting to @PowerBITips with the hashtag #empMailbag or submit on the PowerBI.tips Podcast Page.Visit PowerBI.tips: https://powerbi.tips/Watch the episodes live every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 730am CST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/powerbitipsSubscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/230fp78XmHHRXTiYICRLVvSubscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/explicit-measures-podcast/id1568944083‎Check Out Community Jam: https://jam.powerbi.tipsFollow Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcarlo/Follow Seth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-bauer/Follow Tommy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommypuglia/

Discover the evolving landscape of composite models in Power BI! The hosts explore the advantages and challenges of integrating PySpark within lake house environments. Learn about new features like Direct Lake and their impact on reporting tools. They discuss the necessity of clear governance when using composite models to ensure data integrity. Plus, insights on how Microsoft Fabric redefines data storage and management highlight the potential for better analytics. Tune in for a deep dive into effective data modeling strategies!