Power BI
Power BI Update: New Features and Enhancements
Filed by Rowan Field
Power BI has rolled out a series of updates that may significantly change how organizations approach reporting and data visualization.
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Microsoft Fabric
Workspace-Level Private Link for SQL Databases
Filed by Jon Bell
New private link feature enhances SQL database security in Microsoft Fabric.
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Microsoft Fabric
New Fabric App Functions Enhance Security and Logic
Filed by Jon Bell
Developers gain server-side capabilities for secure app logic without extra infrastructure.
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Microsoft Fabric
Simplifying Azure Event Hubs Connections
Filed by Jon Bell
Workspace identity reduces credential management headaches for developers and admins.
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Microsoft Fabric
New Guidance on dbt Job Patterns in Fabric
Filed by Tessa Reed
Microsoft's latest documentation clarifies dbt job structuring in Fabric, but key questions remain.
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Microsoft Fabric
Streamlining Private Data with Eventstream
Filed by Jon Bell
Manufacturers can now access real-time data without exposing private networks.
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Power BI
Amazon Redshift Connector Gets Major Upgrade
Filed by Rowan Field
Admins can expect better security and connectivity with the new Redshift ODBC 2.x driver.
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Microsoft Fabric
Simplifying Data Ingestion in Microsoft Fabric
Filed by Tessa Reed
New file ingestion feature streamlines the medallion architecture for data engineers.
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Microsoft Fabric
Microsoft Fabric Enhances Business Event Integration
Filed by Tessa Reed
New features streamline event-driven workflows for teams.
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Microsoft Fabric
Real-Time Hub Unifies Event Handling in Fabric
Filed by Jon Bell
Admins can streamline event processing with the new Real-Time Hub in Microsoft Fabric.
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Microsoft Fabric
New Diagnostics Skill Simplifies SQL Warehouse Analysis
Filed by Jon Bell
Admins can now diagnose data warehouse issues more efficiently with a new SQL operations skill.
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Microsoft Fabric
New Patterns in Microsoft Fabric Event Handling
Filed by Tessa Reed
Understanding business events in Microsoft Fabric can reshape decision-making for developers and admins.
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Microsoft Fabric
Fabric Maps Integrate into Real-Time Dashboards
Filed by Jon Bell
New geospatial context in dashboards could simplify data management but raises permission concerns.
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Microsoft Fabric
Simplifying SQL Migrations with New Assistant
Filed by Tessa Reed
At its core, the Migration Assistant offers a guided workflow that assesses schema compatibility before any resources are provisioned.
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Microsoft Fabric
Microsoft Fabric's New Real-Time Intelligence
Filed by Tessa Reed
Fabric's latest features promise a unified operational picture for businesses.
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Microsoft Fabric
Microsoft Fabric Enhances Planning Workflows
Filed by Tessa Reed
New features streamline planning, but questions remain about scalability and user permissions.
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Microsoft Fabric
Fabric September 2026 Feature Summary
Filed by Tessa Reed
If you haven't already, check out FabCon and SQLCon 2026 in Barcelona: Building the data foundation for Microsoft Copilot and Agents for a complete.
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Microsoft Fabric
Fabric Data Factory Enhancements Unveiled
Filed by Tessa Reed
New capabilities aim to ease data integration and management challenges for developers and admins.
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Microsoft Fabric
Microsoft Fabric Enhancements: A Developer's Perspective
Filed by Jon Bell
New features aim to ease deployment and governance, but pitfalls remain.
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Microsoft Fabric
OneLake Expands Data Sharing and Integration
Filed by Jon Bell
Data fragmentation remains a significant headache for organizations looking to leverage AI effectively.
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Power BI
Power BI's New AI Features Enhance User Experience
Filed by Rowan Field
Power BI integrates Microsoft 365 Copilot, streamlining data analysis and reporting.
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Microsoft Fabric
Azure Data Factory Users Get Path to Fabric
Filed by Jon Bell
For many organizations, data integration has evolved into a complex puzzle, with various tools pieced together over the years.
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Power BI
Microsoft and Snowflake Back Apache Ossie Initiative
Filed by Rowan Field
New open standard aims to unify semantic metadata across platforms.
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Microsoft Fabric
Fabric Apps Streamline App Development Process
Filed by Tessa Reed
New backend features in Fabric Apps simplify app creation for developers and teams.
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Power BI
Power BI Enhances App Development with AI
Filed by Rowan Field
Power BI is entering a new phase, where the focus is shifting from traditional reporting to a more interactive and intuitive app-building experience.
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Microsoft Fabric
New Real-Time Hub Boosts Capacity Insights
Filed by Jon Bell
Admins can now pinpoint which operations strain Microsoft Fabric resources.
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Microsoft Fabric
New API Enhancements for Fabric Connection Management
Filed by Tessa Reed
Admins can now track connection usage more effectively, but challenges remain in scaling oversight.
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Microsoft Fabric
New Outbound Access Control for Fabric Maps
Filed by Jon Bell
Admins gain more control over external connections in Microsoft Fabric, but limitations remain.
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Microsoft Fabric
Navigating Medallion Architecture Pitfalls
Filed by Tessa Reed
Best practices for Fabric Data Warehouse aim to prevent common pitfalls in medallion architectures.
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Microsoft Fabric
JSON Performance Boost in Microsoft Fabric
Filed by Jon Bell
Traditionally, processing JSON in Spark meant navigating through the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) execution path, which often caused bottlenecks.
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Microsoft Fabric
New API Transforms Data Lineage in Fabric
Filed by Jon Bell
Programmable lineage in Microsoft Fabric opens new automation possibilities for developers and data teams.
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Microsoft Fabric
Scaling Business Events in Microsoft Fabric
Filed by Tessa Reed
New guidance aims to help teams leverage event-driven architecture effectively.
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Microsoft Fabric
Seamless Data Mirroring from BigQuery to Fabric
Filed by Tessa Reed
Admins can now integrate Google BigQuery data into Microsoft Fabric without complex pipelines.
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Microsoft Fabric
New Soft Delete Feature for Data Gateways
Filed by Tessa Reed
Accidental deletions can now be reversed, but limitations persist.
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Power BI
Power BI's New Semantic Model Settings Pane
Filed by Rowan Field
A streamlined settings experience could ease model management for users.
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Microsoft Fabric
End of Legacy Teams, Outlook Activities in Fabric
Filed by Jon Bell
Admins must transition to modern tools before 2026 deadline.
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Microsoft Fabric
ADBC Migration Tool Simplifies Transition from ODBC
Filed by Tessa Reed
Admins can now streamline the ODBC to ADBC migration with a new self-serve scanning tool.
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Microsoft Fabric
OneLake Expands to Google Lakehouse Data
Filed by Jon Bell
New mirrored catalog feature simplifies multi-cloud.
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Microsoft Fabric
New Tools for Event-Driven Workflows
Filed by Jon Bell
Admins can now automate responses to business events in Microsoft Fabric.
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Microsoft Fabric
Power BI Shifts from ODBC to ADBC Drivers
Filed by Jon Bell
However, this transition is not without its limitations.
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Power BI
Power BI Updates Enhance User Experience
Filed by Rowan Field
August 2026 brings significant enhancements to Power BI, reshaping user interactions and report.
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Microsoft Fabric
OneLake Catalog Enhances Table Discovery
Filed by Jon Bell
New search capabilities could ease data access for admins and developers.
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Microsoft Fabric
Community Insights Shape Microsoft Fabric's Future
Filed by Jon Bell
User-driven tutorials and AI use cases spotlight practical applications of Microsoft Fabric.
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Power BI
Power BI Q&A Sunset Extended to 2027
Filed by Rowan Field
Admins must prepare for the retirement of Q&A and transition to Copilot before the deadline.
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Microsoft Fabric
Microsoft Fabric Enhances CI/CD Resources
Filed by Tessa Reed
The newly introduced resources offer a structured pathway for users, guiding them from foundational concepts to hands-on tutorials.
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Microsoft Fabric
New DAX Generation Enhances Query Precision
Filed by Jon Bell
Iterative approach promises greater accuracy but raises setup questions.
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Microsoft Fabric
Fabric Update: Key Enhancements for Developers
Filed by Tessa Reed
New features streamline workflows, but limitations remain.
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Microsoft Fabric
Microsoft Fabric SQL Editor Enhancements Unveiled
Filed by Jon Bell
New updates aim to ease SQL development across large data.
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Power BI
Power BI Dataflows: What the Upgrade Wizard Changes
Filed by Rowan Field
New Upgrade Wizard streamlines transition to Gen2.
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Microsoft Fabric
Anonymous Data Access Now in Fabric Apps
Filed by Jon Bell
New feature allows public access while maintaining security.
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Power BI
Power BI Adds Calculated Columns for Direct Lake
Filed by Rowan Field
New feature enables DAX calculations directly in.
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Microsoft Fabric
IDENTITY Columns Now Generally Available in Fabric
Filed by Jon Bell
New features enhance data warehousing and migration.
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Power BI
Power BI Updates Boost Sample Reports
Filed by Rowan Field
New visual defaults enhance report clarity and.
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Microsoft Fabric
Private Connections for Snowflake in Fabric
Filed by Jon Bell
New options enhance secure data transfers in Microsoft.
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Power BI
Unlocking AI Potential with Power BI's Semantic Model
Filed by Rowan Field
Power BI's hidden semantic model revolutionizes AI.
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Microsoft Fabric
SQLCon 2026: Insights and Interactions Await
Filed by Jon Bell
Microsoft's SQL team gears up for SQLCon Europe 2026 in.
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Power BI
New Insights on Power BI and Azure Databricks
Filed by Rowan Field
Benchmarking storage modes for better report.
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Microsoft Fabric
Fabric Data Agents Now in Copilot Studio
Filed by Jon Bell
New integration enhances data-driven.
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Power BI
Power BI Desktop Now Supports Instant Reloads
Filed by Rowan Field
Edit PBIP files seamlessly without restarting Power.
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Microsoft Fabric
New API Enhances Network Policy Oversight
Filed by Jon Bell
Centralized visibility streamlines security compliance for Fabric.
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Microsoft Fabric
New Gateway Release Enhances Data Connectivity
Filed by Jon Bell
The August 2026 update improves manageability and security for on-premises data.
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