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Less than three months ago at the Microsoft Connect; 2018 Conference, the first public preview of the latest version of Microsoft's flagship software development environment, Visual Studio 2019 was released. Two more previews have been released into the wild since then, with the most recent one, Preview 3, just two days ago on February 13th.

We recently completed a data centralization project where we needed to retrieve information from multiple sources into an internal database and have a cohesive representation of our data for multi-level review. After forming the relationships between our sources, we leveraged Power BI to showcase the new intel. Power BI is an interactive data visualization and reporting tool that offers self-service Business Intelligence capabilities. It allows you to connect with countless, popular data sources and effortlessly display information from them in a meaningful manner. I found that not only can Power BI work wonders with data, but it can also proactively schedule notifications or alerts for specified values. As our team has explored the many benefits of this service, I am even more confident that Power BI will broaden your capacity to make more informed and intelligent decisions in the workplace. Here are my top 5 most useful features in Power BI:

Cloud migration can have varying availability, costs, and reliability but the resulting benefits are the key. Not only does it resolve existing data and storage management problems, but the cloud is a proven solution that is only getting better.

When it comes to speed and data management in the digital market it may be difficult to parse which areas of an application will need improvement or updating. But there are many sides to the technology, design, and solutions that work to maintain accuracy as demand fluctuates. In this post, I’ll explore a comparison of testing data access speeds to determine what the best strategy can be, based on the outcome. Processing sensitive information throughout a large framework requires not only speed but capacity and flexibility within the architecture. To provide a more accurate understanding of improved data processing for a client’s application, I performed a benchmark to compare different data access methods to reach a client’s databases.

As you begin to use Microsoft Teams, you are probably wondering if there are any tips and tricks out there that you don't already know about.  After using Teams for over six months and reviewing its list of features, I have compiled my top five list of helpful tools and shortcuts I learned while using the platform.  These features do not come naturally but can be powerful when used and can save you a lot of time and frustration.

The companies that do the best job on managing a user’s privacy will be the companies that ultimately are the most successful. – Fred Wilson 

One of the most common processes in software development is obtaining a copy of production data to develop new features or troubleshoot an issue. This normally involves creating a database backup by copying the backup files over the internet to a local development server or the developer’s computer.

The Chicago Children's Museum mission is to improve children’s lives by creating a community where play and learning connect. It is a place where families and caregivers with children are encouraged to create, explore, and discover together through play. The museum features three vibrant floors of exhibits and activities. Each area provides sensory experiences. Guests engage in educational content focusing on literacy, science, math, visual and performing arts, and health.

Migrating to the Cloud has been an integral facet of modernization in any business strategy and these days, there are more than a handful of factors to consider. The number of operational locations, remote or local users, and each user’s unique accessibility must also be considered to better understand the kind of cloud service you need. Even while it seems there is a wealth of information, based on our experience, we have done our best to find the most relevant and up-to-date methods so we could break it all down to the following:

Power BI is a suite of business analytics tools that can deliver insights throughout an organization. By connecting Power BI to different data sources, you can generate dashboards and reports that allow you to better understand the current situation and future needs of the entire organization. This post will shed light on the process of using Power BI as a data reporting tool and the necessary steps to get cohesive and reliable reporting with dashboards.