Insights & Perspectives
Honest, practical thinking on data analytics, Power BI and what good reporting actually looks like.
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Read article › AI & DataAI has a memory problem. RAG is how it gets fixed. Here's what Retrieval-Augmented Generation actually is, how the pipeline works, and why it matters if you work with data.
Read article › AI & TechnologyGoogle reinvented search at I/O 2026. OpenAI halved hallucinations with GPT-5.5. Governments finally showed up. Here's what May 2026 means for anyone working with data.
Read article › Pricing & CostsWondering what a Power BI consultant costs in the UK? Here's an honest breakdown of day rates, project fees and retainers from someone who actually does this work.
Read article › StrategyExcel is brilliant. Power BI is brilliant. But they are not the same thing. Here is how to know which one your organisation actually needs right now.
Read article › Case StudyA look at how real-time Power BI reporting helped Trafford Council improve first-time resolution rates and halve the volume of follow-up contact from residents.
Read article › Case Study · RetailBuilding national Power BI reporting across 600+ retail stores taught me that the hardest part isn't the dashboard. It's getting head office, regional and store teams to trust the same numbers.
Read article › What I DoNot sure whether you need a Power BI consultant or just a good tutorial? Here is an honest look at what the job actually involves and when it makes sense to bring someone in.
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