Part 4: From Architecture to Operations — Making Excel Financial Models Production‑Ready

In Part 3: Future-State Architecture, Modernizing Excel Financial Modeling of the Excel modernization series, the focus moved from when to modernize to what a modern financial modeling environment should look like. The article introduced a future‑state reference architecture that treats Excel as part of a governed, scalable analytics system—not a standalone spreadsheet. It showed where … More Part 4: From Architecture to Operations — Making Excel Financial Models Production‑Ready

Part 3: Future-State Architecture, Modernizing Excel Financial Modeling

In Part 2 of the Series: When Excel Needs to Grow Up — The Hybrid Excel + Python / Power BI Framework, covered cases when Excel needs to be improved. Part 2 is a framework to move from using only Excel to a hybrid approach that includes Excel, Python/ Power BI. If the needs to … More Part 3: Future-State Architecture, Modernizing Excel Financial Modeling

Part 1: Fix Excel – Optimization for Financial Modeling a Modernization Guide

As financial models grow larger and more critical, performance, stability, and governance become just as important as analytical accuracy. This series provides a complete blueprint for optimizing and modernizing Excel‑based financial modeling. It begins with high‑impact Excel optimization techniques—such as Power Query transformations, Data Model loading, formula simplification, static value conversion, workbook hygiene, and .xlsb … More Part 1: Fix Excel – Optimization for Financial Modeling a Modernization Guide

3 AI Trends That Will Reshape Capital Markets in 2026

AI is transforming trading, risk, and compliance by evolving from basic chatbots to advanced agentic systems capable of executing workflows efficiently. Real-time predictive analytics enhances alpha generation, while the importance of trust and data sovereignty grows. By 2026, success will hinge on effective scaling and governance of AI technologies. … More 3 AI Trends That Will Reshape Capital Markets in 2026

Smooth Migration From Power BI Premium to Microsoft Fabric: A Step-by-Step Checklist

Planning a Microsoft Fabric migration? This step-by-step guide covers everything you need to know about migrating from Power BI Premium to Fabric, including a comprehensive Fabric migration checklist, best practices, and solutions to common migration issues. Learn how to optimize your data analytics migration, ensure proper Fabric capacity planning, and leverage robust training for a smooth transition. Discover strategies for Azure Fabric migration, Power BI migration, and effective change management to avoid pitfalls and maximize your business intelligence transformation. … More Smooth Migration From Power BI Premium to Microsoft Fabric: A Step-by-Step Checklist

Intelligent Applications in Azure SQL Server

Ready to elevate your data management game? Today, we’re diving into the fascinating world of Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) and how it can transform your Azure SQL Server experience. Whether you’re a seasoned SQL expert or just starting out, RAG offers a plethora of benefits that will make your data management faster, smoother, and more … More Intelligent Applications in Azure SQL Server