Knowledge base

Part 2 - Vector RAG vs GraphRAG: What changes when your AI can follow the chain?

In Part 1 (https://element61.be/en/resource/part-1-search-reasoning-why-your-ai-needs-brain-not-just-library ), we argued that most enterprise AI assistants are still excellent librarians, not true analysts.

Luis Valencia

Monday, 11 May 2026

Metric Views vs. Knowledge Store: The foundation for Reliable Conversational BI in Databricks Genie

This final part explains how Databricks Genie delivers reliable, production-grade insights by combining strong context with smart configuration. By using Metric Views as a governed semantic layer and the Knowledge Store for tailored logic, teams can transform Genie from a generic AI into a trusted business partner. The right setup ensures consistent metrics, clearer data understanding, and high-quality Conversational BI outcomes.

Artur Tyvaert

Wednesday, 6 May 2026

Fabric Cost Analysis: Bringing Transparency to Microsoft Fabric Spend

FCA is a community-built cost‑intelligence layer for Microsoft Fabric that transforms raw Azure billing data into a clear, actionable model that shows exactly where your compute, storage, and PAYG costs come from.

Floris Meuleman

Floris Meuleman

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Conversational BI in Databricks

Databricks Genie brings Conversational BI to life, letting business users ask natural questions and get transparent, SQL-backed answers instantly. With the Research Agent, Genie goes further—autonomously exploring complex business questions to uncover trends, root causes, and insights you won’t find in dashboards.

Artur Tyvaert

Friday, 17 April 2026

Qlik Data Gateway, Scheduler Timeout When Extracting Large Tables

This insight explains how scheduler timeout errors can occur in Qlik Data Gateway when extracting large tables. It outlines why these timeouts happen in scheduled loads and presents SQL‑side pagination as a robust solution for extracting large, non‑incremental datasets reliably. Ideal guidance for teams migrating from Qlik Data Transfer to Qlik Data Gateway.

Gregory Petit

Tuesday, 14 April 2026

Conversational BI in Fabric

Conversational BI in Microsoft Fabric replaces static dashboards with natural-language insights, letting users ask questions directly through Microsoft Copilot and get faster access to the right reports and data. For reliable, data-driven answers, the Fabric Data Agent—built on a Power BI semantic model—delivers accuracy, business logic reuse, and controlled Conversational BI at scale. For advanced scenarios, MCP Orchestration layers intelligent reasoning on top of the Data Agent, enabling complex analysis and decision support beyond simple Q&A.

Artur Tyvaert

Wednesday, 8 April 2026

Vena to Acquire Acterys: Introducing a New Era of Orchestrated Planning

Vena Solutions has announced its intention to acquire Acterys, a leading provider of Power BI–based planning, analytics, and application development solutions. This strategic move marks an important step forward in the evolution of enterprise performance management—bringing together finance and IT in a more connected and actionable way.

Ruben Govers

Thursday, 19 March 2026

Optimizing data storage and access in Qlik Cloud: QVD vs. Parquet

This insight explores how QVD and Parquet compare in terms of file size and load performance, helping you make informed decisions based on your data architecture needs.

Gregory Petit

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Qlik Cloud security and data governance: why it matters and what you get out of the box

Choosing your organization’s cloud analytics platform is not only a question of available features and performance. It is also a question of governance fit, security and maintainability. Qlik Cloud provides a strong baseline with audited controls, encryption by default, and layered governance that is administered with relative ease. Optional features such as Customer Managed Keys and IP allowlists are available should your policies or business context demand additional control.

Quichon Coulier

Quichon Coulier

Friday, 27 February 2026

Philippine Misson

At element61, we don’t just talk about teamwork, we live it. Every project, no matter how small, is an opportunity to learn, share, and grow together. That’s why our clients don’t just get one consultant; they get the wisdom of our entire team.

Wednesday, 18 February 2026