Knowledge base

DAX UDFs let you define reusable logic once, while field parameters and calculation groups apply it dynamically, reducing duplication and ensuring consistent, maintainable models. This approach streamlines development and enforces governance across reports.

Databricks is becoming more business-ready by closing SQL gaps, simplifying operations with Lakebase, and unifying data engineering via Lakeflow. Unity Catalog enhances governance with BI Semantic Layers and ABAC. Databricks One introduces a user-friendly UI with AI/BI Dashboards, Genie, and Apps—boosting trust, easing migration, and driving adoption beyond data teams.

Vena for PowerPoint simplifies financial reporting by integrating smart data presentation directly into Microsoft 365 tools, helping teams work faster and more efficiently in familiar environments.

Microsoft Fabric introduces powerful updates that simplify data workflows and boost collaboration. Highlights include Materialized Lake Views, real-time SQL transformations, Python-T-SQL notebooks, Azure Data Factory integration, and Power BI enhancements like Organizational Themes and PBIR support. These features make Fabric a more unified, scalable, and developer-friendly platform.