Explore a range of tips on Excel VBA, Power BI, Tableau, SQL Server, Calumo, Data Strategy, Analytics, Actionable Insights and more.

Data & Analytics Strategy

Stand-alone tips and commentary for effective data strategy, data analytics and insight generation.

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Excel VBA

Excel has been the foundation of much analysis. Excel VBA adds an additional level of sophistication.

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Tableau Visualization

Both an art and science the ability to visualize data can help you and others unlock insight.

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Power BI

Microsoft's suite of analytics tools designed to take data to insights in minutes.

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SQL Server & Azure SQL

The database engine underpinning many Business Intelligence and Analytics Applications.

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Calumo

Leveraging the power of Azure SQL Analysis Services to deliver specialist BI and CPM solutions. Brydens BI is a leading provider of CALUMO services and supports a range of leading businesses.

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Finding Insight

Data is everywhere, insights are rare.

Data-driven insights come from the smart use of data, commercial experience, and relevant domain knowledge. They create value. The direct value may not be immediate or even large, but the insight will be new, it will adjust thinking and it will be the precursor to value creation.

If you are the person who generates insight then you are in a very enviable and valuable position.

The content of this site includes tips and discussions on strategies and tools that help turn Data into Insight. Tools discussed include advanced Excel (including the VBA programming language), Power BI, Tableau, SQL Server, and Calumo. I hope you enjoy!

Tableau Visualization Tips
Visualization can help unlock insight.

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Understanding what's possible could unlock your next insight. Find tips on Excel VBA, Power BI, Tableau, SQL Sevrver, Calumo and strategies to maximize Actionable Insights.