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Microsoft Fabric
Power Platform
September 30, 20260Comments

Business Intelligence vs. Data Analytics: What’s the Actual Difference (and Why Manufacturers Get It Wrong)

By: David Giraldo, Principal Fabric Analytics Consultant at Simple BI Last updated: Sep, 5, 2026 Business intelligence answers "what happened and what is happening now," using dashboards and reports built on
Microsoft Fabric
Power Platform
September 30, 20260Comments

Data Governance Solutions for Manufacturers: What Actually Works When You Have 5 ERPs and No Data Team

For a manufacturer running multiple ERPs with no dedicated data team, it has to work as a lightweight discipline, not a department.
Microsoft Fabric
Power Platform
February 23, 20260Comments

Microsoft Fabric vs Databricks: Which One Actually Fits Your Factory?

We wrote this article for manufacturing companies already invested in Azure and Power BI who need clear, opinionated guidance – not another “it depends.” We’ll look at how Microsoft Fabric and Databricks compare specifically in a factory context, where data comes from PLCs and historians as much as from ERP and Excel.
Microsoft Fabric
Power Platform
February 23, 20260Comments

Microsoft Fabric Warehouse vs Lakehouse: Which One Does Your Factory Actually Need?

If you’re choosing between Fabric Warehouse and Fabric Lakehouse, you’re not really choosing a storage format—you’re choosing the default way your team will build, transform, secure, and serve data.
Microsoft Fabric
Power Platform
February 23, 20260Comments

Top 11 Microsoft Fabric Engineers to Follow (and Hire) in 2026

Rather than rounding up generic “data influencers”, we’ve focused on hands-on Microsoft Fabric engineers – people who actually build lakehouses, warehouses, pipelines and governance frameworks on Fabric, and then share what they’ve learned.
Power BI
Power Platform
July 6, 20250Comments

Lessons from Manufacturing BI Projects: Turning Data into Decisions

Nationwide, manufacturing facilities undergoing digital transformation are still making critical decisions based on intuition rather than data. Despite investing millions in automation and sensors, plant managers can't answer basic questions like
Power BI’s Governance Framework
Power Platform
October 18, 20240Comments

Data Overload? How Power BI’s Governance Framework Solves Your Problems

Struggling with data overload? Learn how Power BI's governance framework simplifies data management, enhances security, and ensures accurate insights for better decision-making.
To Self-service or Not to Self-service
Power Platform
October 8, 20240Comments

To Self-service or Not in Power BI in 2024

Contact us3 min readOct 08th 2024By David Giraldo To Self-service or Not in Power BI Finding the right balance between self-service and managed (centralized) BI is crucial for manufacturers navigating a data-driven
Predictive Maintenance
Power Platform
September 30, 20240Comments

Predictive Maintenance with Azure (PdM)

Discover how predictive maintenance helps optimize equipment performance, reduce downtime, and lower costs by using advanced data analytics and machine learning.
Data Analytics Tools Comparison
Power Platform
September 25, 20240Comments

Data Analytics Tools Comparison: How to Choose the Right One for Me?

Find the perfect data analytics tool for you. Compare features, benefits, and pricing to make informed decisions and optimize your projects today!
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