- by Andrew Humphreys
How Does Power Automate Integrate with Power BI?
In this article, I explore how Power Automate integrates with Power BI to help businesses streamline workflows and enhance data-driven decision. I discuss how automation can simplify tasks like report distribution, trigger real-time alerts, and synchronize data across systems. This integration enables organizations to optimize processes, and unlock the full potential of data.
- by Alexander Abdulkader Kheirallah, PhD
Smart contracts are neither smart nor are they contracts
In this article, I explain that smart contracts are neither 'smart' nor true legal 'contracts.' They are automated blockchain scripts that execute agreements but lack adaptive intelligence and key legal elements. Smart contracts should be seen as tools for enforcing existing agreements, highlighting the need for legislative frameworks to support their integration into legal systems.
- by Andrew Humphreys
What are the Pros and Cons of Power BI Premium?
Power BI Premium offers enterprise-level features like dedicated capacity, enhanced scalability, advanced data modeling, paginated reports, and AI-driven insights, making it ideal for large organizations with complex data needs. In this article, we explore the key advantages of Power BI Premium alongside potential challenges.
- by Andrew Humphreys
How to Connect Multiple Reports to a Shared Dataset in Power BI
Struggling with inconsistent reports? Learn how to connect multiple reports to a shared dataset in Power BI and streamline your data processes. In this essay, we break down: ✅ What shared datasets are & why they matter ✅ How to connect your reports for seamless data flow ✅ The benefits of improved collaboration and scalability.
- by Andrew Humphreys
What data transformations should be done in Power Query?
Learn how Power Query enhances Power BI by enabling crucial data transformations like cleaning, type conversion, and aggregation, improving data integrity and report usability, as it supports advanced operations like filtering, joining, and custom functions in M language, optimizing data processing for better business insights.
- by Alexander Abdulkader Kheirallah, PhD
How to double the revenue of your SaaS business with 1% reduction in customer churn
Discover the transformative power of compound interest in our latest article where we explore how churn reduction can significantly impact financial outcomes for business. How even a 1% reduction in churn can lead to a 110% increase in revenue for SaaS companies over time?
- by Andrew Humphreys
What is a Data Warehouse? Unveiling the Backbone of Modern Analytics
We explore the transformative power of data warehousing in the modern information age. A data warehouse is a centralized repository that integrates and stores data from various sources, optimized for query and analysis. Key components include the ETL process, data modeling, efficient storage, and metadata management.
- by Alexander Abdulkader Kheirallah, PhD
Can governments shut down Bitcoin?
My latest article explores the challenges and potential threats Bitcoin faces from governments attempting to control it. It examines historical instances of government control over monetary assets, vulnerabilities of Bitcoin, and the resilience of its peer-to-peer network. It underscores the role of public education in understanding the differences between Bitcoin and CBDCs.
- by Alexander Abdulkader Kheirallah, PhD
What is Churn, Why is it Bad, and Why it Needs to be Fixed?
Churn is the rate at which customers stop doing business with a company. I describe how churn is detrimental due to revenue loss, higher customer acquisition costs, and potential damage to the company's reputation and long-term sustainability. I emphasize the importance of fixing churn to enhance customer lifetime value, strengthen customer relationships, improve competitive positioning, and increase overall operational efficiency.
- by Alexander Abdulkader Kheirallah, PhD
What the heart of AI language models can teach us about our cognition process
I explore the parallels between human cognition and AI language models. By comparing material-energetic influences with data-driven changes, I delve into the role of probability in shaping both human and machine thought processes. Using examples like the word association test from Skyfall, I illustrate how context and probabilistic predictions drive language models, offering insights into the workings of our own minds.
- by Alexander Abdulkader Kheirallah, PhD
AI and Inflation - the two opposing forces
In this economic analysis I highlight how AI productivity leads to lower prices and improved quality of life. However, the paradox arises when money, the common denominator for pricing goods, is subject to manipulation. While AI promises greater productivity and affordability, its potential is hindered by monetary expansionism
- by Alexander Abdulkader Kheirallah, PhD
Will AI Make Us Obsolete? Exploring the Future of Work in The Age of Technology
In this miniessay I delve into the historical and contemporary fears surrounding technological advancements, particularly AI. Drawing parallels to the Luddite movement of the early 19th century, I explore how concerns about job displacement persist despite ongoing economic progress.