Are your Power BI reports slower than expected? Struggling to decide whether to use Import, Direct Query, Live Connect, or Direct Lake mode?
In this month’s Work Smarter with Data session, we will break down the different data connectivity modes in Power BI and explain how your choice can directly impact:
- Performance.
- Governance.
- Reliability.
- User Experience.
- Analytics Adoption.
Your data connectivity strategy plays a crucial role in how well your reports perform, how easy they are to maintain, and how confidently users engage with them.
This session will explore how each connectivity mode works, when to use it, and the benefits you can expect, so you can make more informed design decisions.
What we cover in this session:
- Import Mode.
- Direct Query.
- Live Connect / Shared Semantic Models.
- Direct Lake (requires Microsoft Fabric capacity).
- Composite Models and other features.
Watch to learn how choosing the right connectivity mode can transform your Power BI performance, reliability and user experience.
Register now to gain clarity on how to assess and select the best connectivity approach for your use case.
Register to watch the session on-demand
Why Attend?
Delivered by our Microsoft-certified Data Analytics consultants, this session is designed to provide insights and practical advice that you can consider in your day-to-day Power BI work and analytics projects.
Whether looking for quick wins or long-term strategies, you'll leave inspired with new ideas.
Who Should Watch?
This event is designed for business-decision makers, data professionals, Power BI users, and those looking to learn how they can get more out of their investment in Power BI.
Presented by
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Chris Catto
Solutions Lead
Chris is a Solutions Lead at Professional Advantage. His career spans over 20 years and includes various senior financial and management reporting roles for industry leading organisations. He has a passion and proven experience in managing and improving software applications, cash flow, team performance, budgeting, forecasting, executive management reporting, and product development.
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