Insights

As a learning organisation, element61 stimulates its consultants to further build on their already vast experiences through investments in a personal development plan and a company-wide content development initiative. Through formal training, presence at industry events, networking, recommended reading and internet based information exchange, our consultants further dive into specialized topics of their own interest.

These result in what we call "Insights", own produced research content, often complemented by personal experiences and opinions. Below you can find our currently published list of Insights.

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TimeXtender: Deliver Self Service BI With TimeXtender Orchestration

TimeXtender's Exmon integration simplifies scheduling and monitoring packages, providing end-to-end orchestration, failure alerts, and improved data visibility.

Dirk Meert

maandag, 3 maart 2025

Who Actually owns the LLM Model

AI, alongside LLM models are essential for everything from chatbots to document analysis tools. The question is: Who truly owns the AI models you use and what happens to your data when you interact with them

Luis Valencia

Konstantin Lazarov

Konstantin Lazarov

woensdag, 26 februari 2025

Why Hugging Face Deserves a Spot in Your AI Toolkit Over Azure ML Studio

The rapid growth of large language models (LLMs) and generative AI have expanded the landscape of machine learning tools. While Microsoft’s Azure ML Studio is a leading choice for enterprises, Hugging Face is emerging as a strong alternative. It offers greater flexibility, community-driven innovation and cost efficiency—making it ideal for teams focused on innovation and agility.

Luis Valencia

Konstantin Lazarov

Konstantin Lazarov

vrijdag, 14 februari 2025

What Databricks-fans should know about SAP Business Data Cloud

SAP's analytics platform strategy has been a story of transformation. The launch of SAP Business Data Cloud (in collaboration with) Databricks could be a game-changer for many (legacy) SAP (BW) customers. This powerful combination might offer businesses the ability to seamlessly connect (finally) and share data from their SAP ecosystem (SAP S/4HANA) to Databricks hassle-free thus (finally) breaking down the SAP silo. In this article we reflect what's known & yet unknown...

Bart Van Der Vurst

Bart Van Der Vurst

Pascal Boekestijn

Pascal Boekestijn

donderdag, 13 februari 2025

In-memory computing vs. direct query in Qlik with Databricks

Comparing in-memory computing and direct query methods in Qlik with Databricks. In-memory computing loads data into Qlik's engine for fast, flexible analysis, ideal for complex tasks. Direct query accesses data directly from the source, providing real-time insights and efficiency for large datasets without loading all data into Qlik. Each method has unique advantages depending on data size, performance needs, and real-time requirements

Sooi Versavel

dinsdag, 11 februari 2025

Hugging Face & DeepSeek: The AI Power Duo

Using Hugging Face Spaces with inference providers’ API solves file upload issues and provides a flexible AI development foundation. By combining Streamlit’s UI, Hugging Face’s infrastructure, and cutting-edge APIs, businesses can build AI applications faster and more efficiently. Innovations like DeepSeek are reshaping the Generative AI landscape.

Luis Valencia

Konstantin Lazarov

Konstantin Lazarov

donderdag, 6 februari 2025

What to know about the latest Microsoft Fabric updates

Microsoft Fabric continues to evolve, bringing new features that enhance data exploration, modeling, collaboration, and development. Here’s a breakdown of the latest Microsoft Fabric updates and why they matter for your business.

David Kaminski

maandag, 3 februari 2025

Ensuring Robust Security with Microsoft Fabric

Microsoft Fabric offers a robust security framework that meets the stringent requirements of modern data platforms. By following the best practices and recommendations provided by element61, organizations can ensure that their data remains secure, compliant, and well-governed, enabling them to leverage the full potential of their data assets while maintaining the highest levels of security.

Bart Van Der Vurst

Bart Van Der Vurst

maandag, 27 januari 2025

Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat: a new thing or a new name

Microsoft announced Copilot Chat on 15/01/2025. Is this now a new tool or just a new trick in the marketing playbook of Microsoft?

copilot vs 365

Peter Depypere

donderdag, 16 januari 2025

Unveiling the Best of Microsoft Fabric & FabCon: A Journey of Innovation and Collaboration

Microsoft selected element61 to host the "Best of Microsoft Fabric & FabCon" at the Microsoft Belgium Headquarters. The event aimed to showcase the latest advancements and insights into Microsoft Fabric.

Karel Moijson

maandag, 16 december 2024