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Pragmatic Works is now part of the Microsoft Global Training Partner Program

Pragmatic Works September 14, 2020

Power BI, Free Training, Remote Services, Date Tables

Saving the Day from Delay - The Importance of Date Tables

Do you want to learn how date tables can help you document your Power BI projects? In a recent webinar, presenter Kristyna [...]

Pragmatic Works September 14, 2020

Power BI, Free Training, Power BI Custom Visuals

Developing & Customizing Power BI Custom Visuals

Do you want to learn how to customize your Power BI Custom Visuals? In this recent webinar by App Development Consultant, [...]

Pragmatic Works September 11, 2020

Azure, Power BI, Microsoft, Azure Machine Learning, Azure SQL DB, Azure Data Factory

Pragmatic Works Helps a School District in Georgia Improve Graduation Rate and Student Success with Power BI and Azure

Pragmatic Works was able to help a large school district in Georgia use Power BI to easily and effectively pinpoint [...]

Pragmatic Works September 3, 2020

Power BI, Free Training, Microsoft Certifications, Microsoft Power BI DA-100

How to Prepare for the Microsoft Power BI DA-100 Exam

Pragmatic Works August 31, 2020

Azure, Azure Databricks, Structured Streaming

Real-time Structured Streaming in Azure Databricks

Do you want to learn real-time Structured Streaming in Azure Databricks? In this recent webinar with Principal Consultant, [...]

Pragmatic Works August 24, 2020

Free Training, Consulting, Remote Services

Consulting, Communicating and COVID-19

Has your company been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic? In a recent webinar, hosted by Pragmatic Works’ Lead Consultant [...]

Pragmatic Works August 21, 2020

Azure, Free Training, Azure Databricks, Apache Spark, Remote Services

Creating Your First Notebook in Azure Databricks

Pragmatic Works August 13, 2020

Azure, Microsoft, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Azure Databricks, Azure Event Hub, Remote Services, eCommerce, Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2

Azure Data Lake Storage Gen 2 Saves eCommerce Platform over $28,000/month

By migrating the customer from Azure Data Lake Storage Gen1 to Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2, Pragmatic Works helped them see [...]

Pragmatic Works August 7, 2020

Azure, Power BI, Microsoft, Power BI Case Study

National Sports Organization Transforms Reporting by Migrating to Power BI

Pragmatic Works was able to reduce the number of reports the customer had to produce from 20,000 down to 1,000, while saving [...]

Pragmatic Works August 5, 2020

Azure, Free Training, Azure Machine Learning, Azure Databricks, Databricks Delta, Remote Services

Machine Learning in Azure Databricks

Do you want to learn more about Machine Learning in Azure Databricks? In a recent webinar presented by Partner Solution [...]

Pragmatic Works August 5, 2020

Azure, Azure SQL DB, Azure Active Directory, Azure Power Apps, Microsoft Power Platform, Power Automate

Pragmatic Works Helps Cellular Retailer Save Over $1 Million a Month with Power Apps

In today’s unstable marketplace, when next month can be too late, getting the apps you need when you need them is critical. [...]

Pragmatic Works August 4, 2020

Company Info, Power BI, Microsoft, PowerApps

Pragmatic Works Wins 2020 Microsoft US Partner Award for Power BI

Pragmatic Works August 3, 2020

Azure, SQL Server, Free Training, Cosmos DB, NoSQL, Project Management, JSON, Remote Services

Cosmos DB for SQL Server Admins and Developers

Do you want to learn more about Cosmos DB for SQL Server Admins and Developers? In a recent webinar with consultant Mike [...]

Pragmatic Works July 22, 2020

Power BI, Free Training, Common Data Services, Dynamics 365, Remote Services, Power Query Builder

Using Power Query Builder to Connect D365 and CDS Data To Power BI

Do you want to learn how to connect Dynamics 365 and other Common Data Services to Power BI? In a recent webinar with [...]

Pragmatic Works July 17, 2020

Azure, SQL Server, Training, On-Demand Learning, Azure SQL Managed Instance

Announcing Our New Course Azure SQL Managed Instance

Want to learn Azure SQL Managed Instance? We are excited to announce our new course Azure SQL Managed Instance! This fully [...]

Pragmatic Works July 16, 2020

Company Info, Power BI, Microsoft, PowerApps

Pragmatic Works recognized as a finalist for Power Apps 2020 Microsoft Partner of the Year

Pragmatic Works July 15, 2020

Company Info, Power BI, Microsoft, PowerApps

Pragmatic Works recognized as a finalist for Power BI 2020 Microsoft Partner of the Year

Pragmatic Works July 14, 2020

Company Info, Power BI, Microsoft, PowerApps

Pragmatic Works Recognized as Finalist for the 2020 Power BI and Power Apps and Power Automate Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards

Pragmatic Works is excited to announce that we have been named a finalist for the 2020 Microsoft Power BI and Power Apps and [...]

Pragmatic Works July 13, 2020

Azure, Free Training, Azure Bot Service, Azure Bot Framework, LUIS.ai, QnAMaker, Chatbots, Natural Language Processing

Building a Chatbot with Azure Bot Framework

Do you want to learn how to build a chatbot? In this recent free webinar, you’ll get an introduction to the Azure Bot [...]

Pragmatic Works July 9, 2020

Azure, Free Training, Cloud, Azure DevOps

An Introduction to Azure DevOps

Pragmatic Works June 26, 2020

Free Training, Microsoft Power Platform, On-Demand Learning, Power Virtual Agents, Power Virtual Agents in a Day

New FREE Course - Power Virtual Agents in a Day!

We are excited to announce our newest FREE course, Power Virtual Agent in a Day! This free course was designed by Microsoft [...]

Pragmatic Works June 25, 2020

Azure, Training, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure DevOps, On-Demand Learning, e-learning, Free Trial, Azure Log Analytics

Announcing Our New Course Advanced Azure Data Factory

Azure Data Factory from Microsoft is the incredible cloud-based ETL and data integration service that allows you to create [...]

Pragmatic Works June 24, 2020

Power BI, Free Training, Data Storytelling, Remote Services

Data Storyelling in Power BI and Informational Leadership

Do you want to learn how using leadership skills can help you explore practical tips to turn data into information that your [...]

Pragmatic Works June 22, 2020

Free Training, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Factory Data Flow, Remote Services

Introduction to Azure Data Factory Data Flows

Do you want to learn the basics of developing Mapping and Wrangling Data Flows in Azure Data Factory (ADF)? In a recent [...]

Pragmatic Works June 12, 2020

DAX, On-Demand Learning, e-learning

Announcing Our Updated Introduction to DAX Course

We pride ourselves on ensuring that all our On-Demand Learning courses are kept up to date with ever-changing technology. [...]

Pragmatic Works June 2, 2020

Power BI, Free Training, Azure Power Apps, Microsoft Power Platform, Power Automate, Remote Services, Power Virtual Agents

Increasing Business Agility Using Power Platform

Do you want to learn how to increase business agility using Power Platform? In this recent webinar by Pragmatic Works [...]

Pragmatic Works May 26, 2020

Azure SQL Data Warehouse, Advanced Analytics, azure synapse

If you thought Azure SQL Data Warehousing was cool, wait until you experience Azure Synapse Analytics!

Nearly every company today runs their business with data, further fueling the need for enabling data-driven insights and [...]

Pragmatic Works May 21, 2020

Free Training, Azure Analysis Services, Azure Monitor, Remote Services

Overview of Analysis Services Monitoring

Do you want to learn how to monitor the health of Azure Analysis Services servers? In a recent webinar with Principal [...]

Pragmatic Works May 15, 2020

Power BI, Free Training, Microsoft, Dashboard in a Day

Our Dashboard in a Day Course Has Been Updated!

Looking for a jumpstart into the world of Power BI? We’re excited announce our newly updated Microsoft Dashboard in a Day [...]

Pragmatic Works May 14, 2020

Power BI, Free Training, Remote Services

Documenting Your Power BI Projects

Do you want to learn how to document your Power BI projects? In a recent webinar with Sr. Consultant, Kirill Perian, you’ll [...]

Pragmatic Works May 7, 2020

Power BI, Free Training, Data Modeling

Data Modeling Solutions for Challenging Data Modeling Problems

Do your Power BI models suffer from “ambiguous relationships”? Have you expanded your vocabulary while encountering errors [...]

Pragmatic Works April 28, 2020

Introduction to Power BI Course Updates

Power BI is one of the hottest business intelligence products out there. With Power BI, you can create data dashboards and [...]

Pragmatic Works April 23, 2020

Power BI, Python, Remote Services, Web Scraping

Web Scraping with Power BI & Python

Do you want to learn Web Scraping with Power BI Python? In this recent webinar with Sr. Consultant Pete Gil, you’ll learn [...]

Pragmatic Works April 21, 2020

Power BI, ETL, Remote Services

Contain Your ETL Within Power BI Like a Pro

Pragmatic Works April 15, 2020

Virtual Boot Camp, Power BI Monthly Digest, On-Demand Learning, On-Demand Learning Mobile App, Free Trial

Check Out What's New in Training

Latest news and updates! Now's the Time for E-Learning All of our Top-Notch Training Can Be Done Anywhere Get In-depth Power [...]

Pragmatic Works April 3, 2020

Azure, Free Training, DBA Managed Services, Azure performance

Azure Performance Best Practices

Do you want to learn Azure performance best practices? In this final episode of our DBA Madness webinar series, Consultant [...]

Pragmatic Works April 2, 2020

Azure, High Availability, Disaster Recovery, DBA, DBA Managed Services

High Availability and Disaster Recovery - Are They the Same Thing?

Are high availability and disaster recovery the same thing? High availability and disaster recovery are both very important [...]

Pragmatic Works March 25, 2020

SQL Security Set Up Best Practices

Security is crucial and at the forefront of everyone’s minds in business, especially if you’re a DBA. Of course, everyone [...]

Pragmatic Works March 19, 2020

Microsoft, Dashboard in a Day, Office 365, On-Demand Learning, App in a Day, COVID-19, Office 365 A1 Offer, e-learning

Coronavirus and e-Learning

Over the past few weeks, the COVID-19 or Coronavirus outbreak has the world making plans and implementing impactful changes [...]

Pragmatic Works March 16, 2020

Azure, SQL Server, Azure VMs, DBA Managed Services

Azure Lift and Shift Planning

Do you want to learn how to copy your existing VM to your new Azure Tenant? Unfortunately, it’s not quite as simple as just [...]

Pragmatic Works March 12, 2020

SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, Azure VMs, DBA, DBA Managed Services, Backups and Recovery

Backup and Recovery Best Practices

Do you want to learn best practices for Backup and Recovery? Watch this recent webinar presented by Consultant and Sr. DBA, [...]

Pragmatic Works March 9, 2020

Data Security, DBA Managed Services, SQL Server 2019, Data Discovery and Classification

Data Discovery and Classification with SQL Server 2019

Do you want to learn data discovery and classification with SQL Server 2019? In a recent webinar, Director of Consulting, [...]

Pragmatic Works March 3, 2020

Azure, ETL, Free Training, Azure Data Factory, DBA Managed Services

Moving Data from an On-Prem Database Using Azure Data Factory

Do you want to learn how to move an on-premise database using Azure Data Factory (ADF)? In a recent webinar, Thom Pantazi, [...]

Pragmatic Works February 25, 2020

Power BI, Microsoft, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Machine Learning, Gartner Magic Quadrant, Augmented Analytics

Microsoft's Power BI a Leader in BI Solutions in the 2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant Report

We’re excited to share that, once again, Microsoft is a leader of Analytics and Business Intelligence (ABI) platforms in the [...]

Pragmatic Works February 20, 2020

Power BI, Dashboard in a Day

How Power BI Saved Valentine's Day!

Pragmatic Works February 14, 2020

Azure, ETL, Azure DevOps

Controlling Project Chaos with Azure DevOps

Do you want to learn how to Control Project Chaos with Azure DevOps? In a recent webinar, Principal Consultant, Michael [...]

Pragmatic Works February 11, 2020

ETL, Data Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Data Quality, Dataflows

Data Quality with Azure Data Factory, Better Analytics at Scale

Do you want to learn how to how to build data quality projects in Azure Data Factory using data flows to prepare data for [...]

Pragmatic Works February 6, 2020

Azure, SQL Server, Data Warehouse, Free Training, PaaS, Cloud Migration, IaaS

Tips for Migrating Data Warehouse Workloads to Azure

Do you want to learn how to migrate your workloads to Azure? In a recent webinar, Practice Manager and BI Architect, Bob [...]

Pragmatic Works January 23, 2020

Azure, Free Training, Consulting, Cloud, Azure Services

The Complete Beginners Azure Overview

Everyone is talking about moving to the cloud and using Azure. Do you want to learn the benefits of using Azure solutions? [...]

Pragmatic Works January 9, 2020

Azure, Power BI, Azure Data Lake Store Gen 2, Power BI Dataflow, Comm Data Model

Power BI Dataflows - Bring Your Own Data Lake

Do you want to learn how to relate Azure Data Lake to Power BI Data Flows? In a recent webinar, Consultant Michelle Browning [...]

Pragmatic Works December 20, 2019

Power BI, Power BI Managed Services, Power BI Service, Expert Shared Development

What's New in the Power BI Service

Do you want to learn what's new in the Power BI Service? In a recent webinar, Nick Lee, gives a look at Power BI's latest [...]

Pragmatic Works December 17, 2019

Power BI, Power BI Managed Services, Expert Shared Development, Dynamic Reporting

Techniques for Dynamic Reporting in Power BI Part 2

Do you want control over your own reports in Power BI? In our recent webinar, Techniques for Dynamic Reporting in Power BI [...]

Pragmatic Works December 5, 2019

Azure, SSIS, Azure Data Factory, Cloud

Transitioning from SSIS to Azure Data Factory

Pragmatic Works November 27, 2019

Power BI, Free Training, Azure Power Apps, Microsoft Power Platform, On-Demand Learning, Power Automate

Building an End to End Power Platform Solution

Pragmatic Works November 21, 2019

Power BI, Free Training, Power BI Dataflow

A Beginner's Guide to Dataflows in Power BI

Do you want to learn dataflows in Power BI? Data volumes continue to grow and as they do it becomes more challenging to pull [...]

Pragmatic Works November 7, 2019

PowerApps, Microsoft Power Platform, App in a Day

Artificial Intelligence in PowerApps with AI Builder

Do you want to learn how to use Artificial Intelligence in PowerApps? In a recent demo-heavy webinar, Brian Knight shows you [...]

Pragmatic Works November 1, 2019

Power BI, Free Training, Dynamic Reporting

Techniques for Dynamic Reporting in Power BI

Do you want to learn techniques for dynamic reporting in Power BI? In a recent webinar, Robin Abramson goes over techniques [...]

Pragmatic Works October 25, 2019

Azure, SSIS, Azure Data Factory, Cloud, Lift and Shift

SSIS in the Cloud Overview

Do you want to learn how to manage and execute SSIS inside of Azure using “Lift and Shift”? In a recent webinar, Manuel [...]

Pragmatic Works October 24, 2019

Data Warehouse, Consulting, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Cloud, AI, PaaS, IaaS

On-premise vs Cloud Modern Data Warehouse - Which is Right for You?

Many people ask the question, which is right for my company, on-premise or cloud modern data warehouse? In a recent webinar, [...]

Pragmatic Works October 8, 2019

Azure, Free Training, Consulting, Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, Cloud, Azure Database for MySQL, Azure Database for MariaDB, SQL Server on VMs

The Database World of Azure

Do you want to learn how databases in Azure are more than SQL Server? In a recent webinar, Steve Hughes, reviews Azure’s [...]

Pragmatic Works October 1, 2019

Power BI, Free Training, Dashboard in a Day, Data Storytelling, On-Demand Learning

Best Practices for Data Visualization in Power BI

Do you want to learn Best Practices in Power BI? In a recent webinar, Erin Ostrowsky shows best practices for visualizations [...]

Pragmatic Works September 20, 2019

Power BI, Free Training, Dashboard in a Day, On-Demand Learning, Power BI Administration

Power BI Administration Webinar

Do you want to learn key elements to administering any Power BI project? In a recent webinar, Devin Knight, teaches you [...]

Pragmatic Works September 19, 2019

Power BI, On-Demand Training, Data Modeling, DAX

Announcing Our New Course - Advanced Data Modeling with Power BI

Are you looking to take your modeling in Power BI to a more advanced level? If so, our new course, Advanced Data Modeling [...]

Pragmatic Works September 12, 2019

Power BI, Power BI Dataflow, On-Demand Learning

Announcing Our New Course - Power BI Dataflows

Do you want to learn more about dataflows in Power BI? We are excited to announce our newest course, Power BI Dataflows. [...]

Pragmatic Works September 5, 2019

Azure, SQL Server, Azure VMs, Azure Managed Instances, Cloud Migration, Azure Security

It's Just SQL Server on Azure, Right?

Do you want to learn how to integrate SQL Server in Azure? In a recent webinar, Steve Hughes, Director of Consulting at [...]

Pragmatic Works September 3, 2019

Azure, SSIS, Azure SQL DB, Azure Data Factory, On-Demand Learning

We're Excited to Announce Our New Course - SSIS in the Cloud

Why is using SSIS in Azure important? Companies receive data from outside their organization and need to perform [...]

Pragmatic Works August 28, 2019

Azure, DBA, Azure Data Week

Becoming the Ultimate Cloud DBA

Pragmatic Works August 27, 2019

Big Data, Apache Spark, On-Demand Learning, IntelliJ IDEA, Scala

Announcing Our New Course - Introduction to Apache Spark

Are you looking to learn Apache Spark? If so, our new course Introduction to Apache Spark is the course for you! Apache [...]

Pragmatic Works August 26, 2019

Free Training, PowerApps, Microsoft Power Platform, Expert Shared Development, PowerApps Portals

What are PowerApps Portals?

Pragmatic Works August 23, 2019

Free Training, PowerApps, Microsoft Flow, Microsoft Power Platform

Explore Workflow Automation with Microsoft Flow

Do you want to learn how to automate tasks with Microsoft Flow? In a recent webinar, Manuel Quintana, teaches you how [...]

Pragmatic Works August 14, 2019

Free Training, Slowly Changing Dimensions, Azure Data Factory, Data Flows

Processing Slowly Changing Dimensions with ADF Data Flows

Do you want to learn how to use slowly changing dimensions with Azure Data Factory? In a recent webinar, Bob Rubocki gives [...]

Pragmatic Works August 5, 2019

Power BI, Free Training, Dashboard in a Day, Power BI Service

Power BI for the Consumer

Sure, we all know that Power BI creates incredible reports but if you need to learn how to best consume those reports, we’ve [...]

Pragmatic Works July 31, 2019

Free Training, Microsoft, PowerApps, App in a Day

Learn PowerApps for FREE with our App in a Day Course

Would you like to learn PowerApps? How about learning it for FREE? In partnership with Microsoft, Pragmatic Works’ virtual [...]

Pragmatic Works July 18, 2019

Power BI, Free Training, PowerApps, Microsoft Power Platform, Expert Shared Development

Integrating PowerApps with Power BI

Pragmatic Works July 17, 2019

Azure, Free Training, Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL Database, Azure Blob Storage, Logic Apps, ELT Workloads

Event Driven ELT

Want to learn more about event driven ELT? Extract, Load, Transform (ELT) is a process where data is extracted for the [...]

Pragmatic Works July 1, 2019

Power BI, Free Training, On-Demand Learning, Row Level Security

Setting Up Power BI Row Level Security

Keeping your data secure and allowing the proper access to users, inside and outside of your organization, within Power BI [...]

Pragmatic Works July 1, 2019

Power BI, Free Training, On-Demand Learning, M Query Language

Power BI - The Foundations of M

Pragmatic Works June 26, 2019

Company Info, Microsoft, Data Analytics

Pragmatic Works Recognized as Finalist for 2019 Microsoft Data Analytics Partner of the Year Award

Pragmatic Works is excited to announce that we have been named a finalist for the 2019 Microsoft Data Analytics Partner of [...]

Pragmatic Works June 26, 2019

Power BI, Free Training, Power BI Dataflow, On-Demand Learning

Power BI Dataflows - Sorting Through Fact and Fiction

Pragmatic Works June 14, 2019

Free Training, PowerApps, Microsoft Power Platform, Expert Shared Development

Building Your First Model-driven Application in PowerApps

Need help building your first model-driven application in PowerApps? In a recent webinar, Brian Knight, shows you step by [...]

Pragmatic Works June 11, 2019

Free Training, Azure DevOps, Azure Automation

Azure Automation or DevOps - Which is Right for Me?

Interested in learning more about automation in Azure? In a recent webinar, Josh Gural explored ways to provide automation [...]

Pragmatic Works May 31, 2019

Free Training, Azure Active Directory, IAM, Identity and Access Management

Find Your Identity in Azure with IAM

Are you struggling with Identity and Access Management (IAM) challenges? In a recent webinar, Josh Gural, discussed the [...]

Pragmatic Works May 22, 2019

Azure, Free Training, Azure Monitor, Azure Network Watcher, Azure Networking, Azure Virtual Network

Azure Networking Tips and Tricks

Pragmatic Works May 20, 2019

Power BI, Free Training, Power BI Managed Services

Top 10 Power BI Enterprise Challenges

Pragmatic Works May 16, 2019

Azure, Free Training, Azure Monitor, Azure Pricing Calculator, Azure Cost Management

How to Control Costs and Chargebacks in Azure

Are you looking to control costs and chargebacks in Azure? If you’re like most, this can be a challenge. In a recent [...]

Pragmatic Works May 15, 2019

Azure, Free Training, Consulting, Azure Monitor

Monitoring Your Workloads with Azure Monitor

Pragmatic Works May 10, 2019

Power BI, Free Training, Power BI Managed Services, Power BI Security

Power BI Security Best Practices

Do you have data security concerns for your organization? If you’re like most, the answer is a definite yes. Common security [...]

Pragmatic Works May 1, 2019

Power BI, Free Training, Data Governance, Power BI Managed Services

Power BI Governance Strategies

Are you a company struggling to keep up with who is accessing your environment, what reports are being created, and how many [...]

Pragmatic Works April 29, 2019

Power BI, Free Training, Dashboard in a Day

Power BI Development Best Practices

Power BI has taken the world by storm and for good reason. This incredible business analytics solution lets [...]

Pragmatic Works April 19, 2019

Power BI, Free Training, Power BI Managed Services, Power BI Security, Azure Data Box Gateway

Managing Compliance for Power BI

We get it, all the regulations like GDPR, HIPAA and others can put your company at risk. Managing compliance is of utmost [...]

Pragmatic Works April 18, 2019

Free Training, PowerApps, Microsoft Flow

Kill Manual Processes with PowerApps

How do you eliminate that pile of paperwork? How can we digitally transform business processes and workflows and kill all [...]

Pragmatic Works April 11, 2019

Power BI, Free Training, On-Demand Learning

High Volume Power BI Best Practices

Pragmatic Works April 8, 2019

Power BI, Free Training, Data Storytelling

Introduction to Data Storytelling with Power BI

Want to learn how to turn Power BI reports into a more compelling digital narrative by leveraging Power BI’s storytelling [...]

Pragmatic Works March 20, 2019

Azure, Azure SQL Data Warehouse, Azure SQL Data Warehouse Gen 2

Outperform the Competition with Azure SQL Data Warehouse

Pragmatic Works March 19, 2019

Power BI, Free Training, Analytics, Dashboard in a Day, On-Demand Learning

Building a Highly Efficient Analytics Team

Pragmatic Works March 14, 2019

Microsoft Flow, On-Demand Learning

Introducing Our New Course - Advanced Microsoft Flow

Are you using Microsoft Flow and ready to take it to the next level? If so, then our new Advanced Microsoft Flow course is [...]

Pragmatic Works March 11, 2019

Power BI, Free Training, Microsoft Flow, On-Demand Learning

Power BI Streaming Datasets with Microsoft Flow

If you’re using Power BI and aren’t familiar with streaming datasets in Power BI, we’ve got the webinar for you! In a recent [...]

Pragmatic Works March 7, 2019

Power BI, Dashboard in a Day, Power BI Embedded, Power BI Managed Services, Power BI Premium, Data Flows

Keys to Successfully Deploying Power BI in Your Enterprise

Power BI is an incredible asset for your enterprise, but it comes with lots to do. Managing security, workspaces, licenses, [...]

Pragmatic Works February 22, 2019

Power BI, PowerApps, Microsoft Flow, Microsoft Power Platform

An Introduction to Microsoft Flow

Pragmatic Works February 20, 2019

Power BI, Dashboard in a Day, Microsoft Flow, Microsoft PowerApps, Microsoft Power Platform

Designing Solutions with Microsoft's Power Platform

Looking to learn more about the incredible trio of tools in Microsoft’s Power Platform? This platform consists of Power BI, [...]

Pragmatic Works February 15, 2019

Power BI, Dashboard in a Day

A Story About How Power BI Saved Valentine's Day

We all know how Power BI helps you create the best reports for your business, but did you know it may also be used to get [...]

Pragmatic Works February 14, 2019

T-SQL, Power BI, DAX, Microsoft PowerApps, Learning Coaches, Learning Paths, Microsoft Power Platform, On-Demand Learning

Get Your Learning Path on Track 2019

What’s your learning goal for 2019? Just as with a New Year’s resolution, they can be difficult to keep up with. Let us help [...]

Pragmatic Works February 13, 2019

Azure, Azure Data Warehouse

Implementing an Azure Data Warehouse Just Got More Compelling, and Accessible with Pragmatic Works

Cloud adoption is accelerating at an incredible rate. Cloud data warehouses are a way to avoid upfront large expenses while [...]

Pragmatic Works February 7, 2019

R Language, Azure SQL Database, Predictive Models, SQL Server Machine Learning Services, Python

Building a Predictive Model with R in SQL Server Machine Learning Services

Are you looking to learn more about R and Python integration with SQL Server? In a recent webinar, Bob Rubocki, a Practice [...]

Pragmatic Works January 30, 2019

Power BI, ETL, Business Intelligence, Power BI Dataflow

ETL with Power BI Dataflows

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard of Power BI. In case you don’t know, Power BI is a business analytics [...]

Pragmatic Works January 22, 2019

Azure, On-Demand Training, Azure SQL Database, Cloud, IT

Announcing Our New Course - Introduction to Azure SQL Database

We’re excited to announce the release of our new course, Introduction to Azure SQL Database. Companies are moving their data [...]

Pragmatic Works January 17, 2019

On-Demand Training, Microsoft Flow

Announcing Our New Course - Introduction to Microsoft Flow

How would you like to work less and do more? Who wouldn’t? One way to do that is by using Microsoft Flow, which is a [...]

Pragmatic Works January 15, 2019

Azure, Azure SQL DB, Data Governance, Azure Security, Master Data Management

Introduction to Data Governance in Azure SQL DB

Data Governance has slowly crept into the limelight, and for good reason. With upcoming mandates on Data Privacy, having a [...]

Pragmatic Works January 10, 2019

Power BI, On-Demand Training, Data Analytics, Data Storytelling

Introducing Our New Course - Data Storytelling with Power BI

We are excited to announce our new course, Data Storytelling with Power BI! The world around us relays a constant stream of [...]

Pragmatic Works January 7, 2019

Free Training, On-Demand Training, Analytics, Power BI Embedded

Power BI Embedded - Bringing Analytics to Your App

With Power BI Embedded you can integrate the data that your customers need to make on the spot decisions directly into your [...]

Pragmatic Works December 20, 2018

Azure, Consulting, Datometry, Cloud Migration

We are Proud to be Part of the Elevate Partner Program Announced by Datometry for Global Customers

We are excited to announce the launch of Datometry’s Elevate Partner Program. The program recognizes global and boutique [...]

Pragmatic Works December 19, 2018

On-Demand Training, Azure Logic Apps

Introducing Our New Course - Introduction to Azure Logic Apps

Pragmatic Works is excited to announce our new course, Introduction to Logic Apps, which will review all the different [...]

Pragmatic Works December 17, 2018

On-Demand Training, Data Help Desk, Enterprise Training, Elite Partner Program

Plan Your Training Budget for 2019

Keeping your training up to date with the latest technologies is key to any successful business. Pragmatic Works has all the [...]

Pragmatic Works December 17, 2018

Azure, Free Training, Consulting, Cloud

Transforming Into a Cloud Business

Talk of the cloud is everywhere and businesses are moving to the cloud at a rapid pace. Cloud technologies require us to [...]

Pragmatic Works December 14, 2018

Power BI, Free Training, Power BI Custom Visuals, On-Demand Training

Top 5 Power BI Custom Visuals

Power BI Custom Visuals are an amazing, free way to enhance what is possible in your Power BI reports. No one loves and [...]

Pragmatic Works December 7, 2018

Power BI, Free Training, On-Demand Training, DAX

Basics of DAX in Power BI

Are you just starting out with Power BI or new to DAX? If your answer to either of these is yes, then our recent webinar [...]

Pragmatic Works November 26, 2018

Free Training, On-Demand Training, Business Intelligence

BI Platform Architecture, Development and Administration

What do you know about consumption-based architecture? This refined approach to data analytics has been implemented with [...]

Pragmatic Works November 23, 2018

Free Training, On-Demand Training, Azure Machine Learning, Azure Machine Learning Studio

Getting Started Using Azure ML

Machine learning is a hot topic today. In case you’ve been living under a rock, machine learning is a method of data [...]

Pragmatic Works November 15, 2018

Power BI, Free Training, On-Demand Training, Azure Stream Analytics

Real Time Analysis with Power BI and Stream Analytics

Real time analytics means different things to different people. What does real time mean to you and your company? Is [...]

Pragmatic Works November 8, 2018

Azure SQL DB, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Week, Azure Data Warehouse

Azure Data Week - Modern Data Warehouse Design Patterns

In his Azure Data Week session, Modern Data Warehouse Design Patterns, Bob Rubocki gave an overview of modern cloud-based [...]

Pragmatic Works November 5, 2018

SSIS, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Factory V2, Azure Data Week

Azure Data Week - Azure Data Factory - Data Movement To and In the Cloud

In his Azure Data Week session, Azure Data Factory - Movement to and in the Cloud, Chris Seferlis takes us through a [...]

Pragmatic Works November 2, 2018

Azure Data Week, Cloud Security, Security and Management

Azure Data Week - Azure Security and Management Overview

Azure has a built-in set of services and a broad partner ecosystem to help you optimize, secure and manage your workloads. [...]

Pragmatic Works November 1, 2018

Power BI, DAX, Azure Data Week

Azure Data Week - Intro to DAX in Power BI

During Azure Data Week, Mike Davis showed us some of the basics on Power BI and DAX. There were many questions he was unable [...]

Pragmatic Works October 31, 2018

Power BI, Free Training, On-Demand Training, PowerApps, Microsoft Flow

Creating Your First PowerApp with Power BI and Flow

Most of you have probably heard of Microsoft’s PowerApps and if you’re ready to dig in and begin building your own business [...]

Pragmatic Works October 12, 2018

Azure, Azure Every Day, Azure Data Week

Azure Every Day During Our Azure Data Week Conference

Pragmatic Works October 8, 2018

Free Training, Azure Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Data Science, Azure Machine Learning Studio

Introduction to Azure Machine Learning Studio

Data and data analytics are the keys to any business. Machine Learning is a hot topic today and more and more businesses are [...]

Pragmatic Works September 19, 2018

Power BI, Free Training, Microsoft Power BI Quick Start Guide

Announcing the Release of Microsoft Power BI Quick Start Guide

We are excited to announce the release of the Microsoft Power BI Quick Start Guide book written by our very own Devin [...]

Pragmatic Works September 18, 2018

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Microsoft, Azure PowerApps

Announcing Our New Course - Introduction to PowerApps

Line of Business (LOB) applications are an integral part of business today. These are applications that are built to be [...]

Pragmatic Works September 11, 2018

Free Training, On-Demand Training, Azure PowerApps

Introduction to PowerApps

Line of Business Applications are an integral part of business today. If you’re not clear on what these are, unlike a [...]

Pragmatic Works September 5, 2018

Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud, AI, Data Estate, Advanced Data Technologies

Transform Your Data Estate with Azure

Are you looking to move to a modern Data Estate? If so, we’re sure Microsoft Azure has been part of the conversation. In a [...]

Pragmatic Works August 29, 2018

Free Training, Azure Data Factory V2

Building Dynamic Pipelines in Azure Data Factory v2

In case you’re not aware, Azure Data Factory v2 has now been generally released. In a recent webinar, hosted by Mitchell [...]

Pragmatic Works August 21, 2018

Power BI, Free Training, Power BI Training

Making Sense of the Power BI Ecosystem

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that Microsoft’s Power BI has taken the world by storm since its release in [...]

Pragmatic Works August 7, 2018

Power BI, Free Training, Power BI User Groups

A Special Offer for User Groups

A Special Offer for You A special offer for our user groups. Get a free Elite leader subscription plus two additional Elite [...]

Pragmatic Works July 30, 2018

Power BI, Free Training, On-Demand Training, Power BI Mapping

Power BI Mapping

Looking to learn more about Power BI Mapping? In a recent webinar, Nick Lee explored utilizing maps to their full potential [...]

Pragmatic Works July 27, 2018

Azure, SSIS, Free Training, On-Demand Training

Introduction to Using SSIS with Azure

Companies across the globe are moving their data to the cloud. How does the ETL developer fit into that picture? What are [...]

Pragmatic Works July 13, 2018

Azure, High Availability, Disaster Recovery

Business Continuity Strategies in Azure

Keeping businesses online and operational is a key concern, no matter the nature of your downtime. Most companies don’t [...]

Pragmatic Works July 10, 2018

Power BI, Free Training, On-Demand Training, Power BI Managed Services

Latest and Greatest with Power BI

At Pragmatic Works, we see Power BI as a big part of the future. We’ve spent a lot of time working with customers to [...]

Pragmatic Works July 6, 2018

Power BI, Free Training, Power Query Editor

Power Query Editor - Deconstructed

Power Query Editor is a powerful that allows you to make changes in your data. But a common issue is that Power Query [...]

Pragmatic Works July 5, 2018

Free Training, DAX

Understanding DAX Filter Context and Incorrect Totals

DAX is an awesome language, but sometimes, DAX can produce results that are not expected. This is when DAX users can begin [...]

Pragmatic Works June 8, 2018

Power BI Report Services, Power BI Report Server

University of New Haven Transforms their Reports with Power BI

University of New Haven had challenges with their reporting system and were looking for a better way to create reports in [...]

Pragmatic Works June 7, 2018

Power BI, Free Training

Creating Your Power BI Reports with "WOW"

Are you currently creating reports using Power BI? If so, do your reports stand out? You may be creating great, effective [...]

Pragmatic Works May 23, 2018

Data Security, AI, Azure Active Directory, Azure Data Lake, Azure Stream Analytics, Hybrid Cloud

Hybrid Cloud Strategies and Management

Are you running a hybrid environment between on-premises and Azure? Do you want to be? In a recent webinar, Sr. Principal [...]

Pragmatic Works May 16, 2018

SQL Server, Microsoft, GDPR, Data Protection, Data Privacy

A Guide to GDPR Compliance with Microsoft Data Platform

As most people know, the GDPR is approaching quickly. May 25th to be exact. Most companies will need to review or modify [...]

Pragmatic Works May 2, 2018

SSIS, Free Training, On-Demand Training

The Basics of SSIS

Just starting out in data administration and development and looking for an introduction to SQL Server Integration Services [...]

Pragmatic Works April 24, 2018

Power BI, Free Training, Analytics, Power BI Training

Delivering Power BI to the Enterprise

Still not utilizing Microsoft’s Power BI for your business? Maybe you have questions or concerns about rolling out the Power [...]

Pragmatic Works March 22, 2018

Task Factory, Free Training, On-Demand Training, LegiTest, BI Quick Start Boot Camp, Dashboard in a Day, New Software Release, Data Modeling Workshop, Hackathon

What's Going on in March?

The past few months have flown by and spring is right around the corner! Our busy team has kept the momentum going, offering [...]

Pragmatic Works March 2, 2018

Big Data, Azure, Free Training

Building a Scalable Application with Azure Functions

Are you interested in learning how to leverage Azure Functions to create an app that can scale to demand? In a recent [...]

Pragmatic Works February 15, 2018

SSIS, Power BI, Task Factory, Free Training, Power BI Boot Camp, Virtual Workshop, Cloud Accelerators

What's Going on in February?

February may be a short month, but it is jam-packed and full of events, including a new On-Demand Training course, multiple [...]

Pragmatic Works February 2, 2018

Staffing, Consulting, Data Analytics, Cloud Computing, Clutch

Pragmatic Works Named Among Top IT Firms

Pragmatic Works was recently named among the leading IT Service firms worldwide by Clutch, an independent technology [...]

Pragmatic Works January 12, 2018

SSIS, Power BI, Task Factory, Free Training, Power BI Boot Camp, Virtual Workshop, Cloud Accelerators

What's Going On in January?

Happy 2018! We're ringing in the new year with another half day virtual workshop, this time focusing on SSIS. Our virtual [...]

Pragmatic Works January 3, 2018

SQL Server

End to End Troubleshooting for SQL Server

Learning how to detect, diagnose and resolve performance problems in SQL Server is tough. It often takes years to learn how [...]

Pragmatic Works December 18, 2017

SSRS, SSIS, BI xPress

Troubleshooting SSIS & SSRS Without Getting Lost in Logs

Did your SSIS package go "bump" in the night? Oftentimes it can be difficult, and time consuming, to troubleshoot in SSIS [...]

Pragmatic Works December 11, 2017

SSIS, Task Factory

Our SSIS Components Execute 3,000% Faster Than Yours!

Are you tired of the pitfalls and slow running of native SSIS components? Would you like to have your SSIS components [...]

Pragmatic Works December 8, 2017

Power BI, Task Factory, Free Training, BI xPress, Power BI Boot Camp, Virtual Boot Camp, Global Leader in IT Services, On-Demand Training Sale

What's Going On in December?

Happy Holidays to all! This month, we're in the spirit of saving. December kicks off with our On-Demand Training Sale, [...]

Pragmatic Works December 4, 2017

Big Data, Staffing, Consulting, Cloud solutions

Pragmatic Works Named a Top Global Leader in IT Services

We are proud and excited to announce that Clutch, a B2B ratings and review firm out of Washington D.C., has named Pragmatic [...]

Pragmatic Works December 4, 2017

Azure, Microsoft, Consulting, Data Migration, Cloud solutions

Confidently Migrating to Microsoft Data Platforms

As the year ends, is one of your goals for 2018 to migrate from your current data platform? Many people want to migrate, but [...]

Pragmatic Works November 29, 2017

On-Demand Training, Training, Boot Camps

Check Out These Boot Camp Testimonials

At Pragmatic Works, we offer a wide variety of training. From free weekly webinars to boot camps, workshops and on-demand [...]

Pragmatic Works November 21, 2017

Data Warehouse, Free Training, SQL

SQL Data Warehouse - External Tables

Are you interested in learning how to load external files into SQL Data Warehouse? In a recent webinar taught by Pragmatic [...]

Pragmatic Works November 20, 2017

Power BI, Free Training, On-Demand Training

Using Power BI for Digital Storytelling

In the data driven business world we need the tools that allow us to better understand our data. Power BI is the best tool [...]

Pragmatic Works November 13, 2017

Excel, Tableau, SQL

Translating Your SQL and Excel Skills to Tableau

Are you doing data analytics with SQL or Excel? Would you like to gain more knowledge about using Tableau, or how to [...]

Pragmatic Works November 7, 2017

Task Factory, Free Training, BI xPress, Staffing, Power BI Boot Camp, BI Quick Start Boot Camp, Virtual Boot Camp, PASS Summit 2017, SQL Karaoke, Dashboard in a Day, Data Help Desk

What's Going On in November?

We're kicking off the month exhibiting at PASS Summit 2017 in Seattle, WA and hosting our 6th annual SQL Karaoke event, [...]

Pragmatic Works November 1, 2017

On-Demand Training, PASS Summit, SQL Karaoke

Join Us at PASS Summit 2017 and SQL Karaoke!

Pragmatic Works is excited to once again participate in the 18th annual Professional Association of SQL Server Summit (PASS) [...]

Pragmatic Works October 24, 2017

On-Demand Training, Tableau

Announcing Our New Course - Introduction to Tableau!

Do you work with data and want to learn more about developing using Tableau? If you’re looking to break into using Tableau, [...]

Pragmatic Works October 2, 2017

Free Training, Power BI Boot Camp, BI Quick Start Boot Camp, Virtual Boot Camp, PASS Summit 2017

What's Going On in October?

Fall is finally here! For most, that means football season is back in full swing, the air is starting to feel crisp and [...]

Pragmatic Works October 1, 2017

Azure, SQL Server, LegiTest, Data Migration

Keys to a Successful Data Platform Migration

Have you started your data platform migration yet? If not, you can be certain that your competitors have either already [...]

Pragmatic Works September 20, 2017

Azure, Microsoft, Consulting, Data Migration, Cloud solutions

Confident Cloud Migrations

Conversations about your cloud strategy are probably the focus of many business meetings today. And if they’re not, they [...]

Pragmatic Works September 18, 2017

Power BI, On-Demand Training

Announcing Our New Course: Power BI Administration

We are excited to announce our new course, Power BI Administration! In the world of data, and as the amount of data [...]

Pragmatic Works August 23, 2017

Pragmatic Works Sales Team

NH Sales Team Beach Party!

The 2017 Pragmatic Works Sales Beach Party was back in full swing this year - literally. The New Hampshire weather [...]

Pragmatic Works August 14, 2017

Task Factory, REST Source

Incorporate Information from Survey Monkey Using REST Source

If you use Survey Monkey, are you looking for an easier way to get and utilize that information for your business? Survey [...]

Pragmatic Works July 31, 2017

Data Testing, LegiTest, Real-World Data Testing

The Importance of Data Warehouse and BI Testing

In the world of data, it’s imperative to test your data warehouse and BI systems. If you’re not testing early in the [...]

Pragmatic Works July 25, 2017

Company Info, On-Demand Training

Let On-Demand Training Help You on Your BI Career Journey

Are you interested in working in the increasingly growing field of Business Intelligence? Or are you already working in the [...]

Pragmatic Works June 20, 2017

Task Factory

I Can Load a Data Warehouse 700x Faster Than You

Not only does our data analyst, Achara McNair-Tarfa, claim to upsert 700x faster, but she also claims that she can load a [...]

Pragmatic Works June 16, 2017

Task Factory

I Can Upsert 700x Faster Than You!

Would you like to upsert (conditionally insert and update data) faster? How about 700x faster? Our data analyst, Achara [...]

Pragmatic Works June 16, 2017

Task Factory

My Data is Cleaner Than Yours!

Can you confidently claim that your data is clean? Our Data Analyst, Achara McNair-Tarfa, claims that her data is cleaner [...]

Pragmatic Works June 16, 2017

SSIS, Task Factory, REST Source

Connecting to Unusual Data Sources in SSIS

Many of us think of databases as our main source of data. But there are so many other data sources out there. Different [...]

Pragmatic Works June 15, 2017

Task Factory, REST Source

Are You an SSIS Hater?

Are there things you hate about SSIS? Are you frustrated by slow loading, scripting or potential lack of data quality? [...]

Pragmatic Works June 14, 2017

Power BI, Microsoft, BI

Exciting Power BI Announcements from Microsoft's Data Insights Summit

Did you miss the announcements from this week’s Data Insights Summit hosted by Microsoft in Seattle? There were so many [...]

Pragmatic Works June 13, 2017

On-Demand Training

June On-Demand Training News

A lot of exciting things are happening this month with our On-Demand Training Platform. If you're looking for the best [...]

Pragmatic Works June 12, 2017

Power BI, Consulting, Cloud solutions, Analytics

Top 3 CIO Data Concerns

Many organizations are looking for solutions to help their businesses grow and to take advantage of all that their business [...]

Pragmatic Works June 9, 2017

SSRS

On-Prem Reporting with SSRS 2016

Microsoft’s SQL Server Reporting Services 2016 now gives users a complete reporting solution covering tradition paginated [...]

Pragmatic Works June 7, 2017

SQL Server, Microsoft

An Exciting Announcement from Pragmatic Works!

We are beyond excited to announce that Pragmatic Works was awarded as a finalist for Microsoft 2017 Data Platform Partner of [...]

Pragmatic Works June 2, 2017

Staffing, Consulting

Importance of Providing Staffing Post Placement Support

In an earlier blog post, we discussed how hard it is to find the right candidate for placement for data and IT roles. Once a [...]

Pragmatic Works May 26, 2017

On-Demand Training, DAX

Introducing Our New Course - Advanced DAX

Are you interested in taking your DAX skills to the next level? Pragmatic Works’ new Advanced DAX course is for users that [...]

Pragmatic Works May 25, 2017

LegiTest, Bad Data

The Cost of Bad Data - Infographic

Bad Data is an epidemic. Pragmatic Works is on a mission to stop bad data with Legitest. We’ve collected some staggering [...]

Pragmatic Works May 25, 2017

On-Demand Training

Importance of Management Portals in Online Training

Have you ever purchased a membership, possibly to a gym, but you no longer use it; and you forget about it and let it renew [...]

Pragmatic Works May 24, 2017

Consulting, Analytics

Why Analytics Now?

Analytics allows us to look ahead to the future. Your business will be more profitable and insightful by preparing for the [...]

Pragmatic Works May 24, 2017

Training

Need Training? Follow Our Interactive Learning Path

Do you need training to keep your skills up-to-date or have a goal to improve your skills for a new BI position? Here’s the [...]

Pragmatic Works May 22, 2017

Staffing

The Biggest Challenge in Hiring DBAs, BI Developers and Analysts - Too Many Resumes!

Career opportunities for DBA, Data Architects, BI Developers and Analysts are in high demand. Candidates with these skills [...]

Pragmatic Works May 19, 2017

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Consulting, Cloud solutions

Opportunities for Your Business Are in the Cloud

If you aren’t using cloud solutions for your business data yet, then you are missing the boat. There are many opportunities [...]

Pragmatic Works May 16, 2017

Power BI

All About Power BI Premium

This week, Microsoft had some exciting announcements around Power BI Premium. Our President of Consulting, Adam Jorgensen, [...]

Pragmatic Works May 11, 2017

On-Demand Training, Training

eLearning is the Way of the Future - Infographic

Investing in training for you and your business is extremely important to stay current in an ever-changing technological [...]

Pragmatic Works May 5, 2017

Staffing, Consulting

Use Pragmatic Works to Avoid Staffing Traps

We get it, you’re trying to move forward with transformative initiatives for 2017, but you’re not sure your team has the [...]

Pragmatic Works May 3, 2017

On-Demand Training

Introducing Our New Course - Building BI with Pivot Tables

If you’re an Excel user that’s interested in Pivot Tables and working with data, then this course is for you! In this [...]

Pragmatic Works May 2, 2017

LegiTest, Consulting, Data Migration

Successful Enterprise BI Migration

Would you like to explore the opportunities that Enterprise BI Migration might mean for your business? Does your business [...]

Pragmatic Works April 26, 2017

Data Warehouse, Consulting

How to Implement Successful BI Solutions

Maybe you’re in the process of creating a BI, data warehouse or data platform solution for your business. Or maybe you’ve [...]

Pragmatic Works April 19, 2017

Data Modeling, Training

Questions About Our New Course - Data Modeling

Pragmatic Works new course, Data Modeling, is designed for individuals who are in the process of designing new databases, [...]

Pragmatic Works April 17, 2017

Task Factory, REST Source

Using REST Source to Get Data from Google Analytics

We get it, you’ve got tons of data in external sources, such as Google Analytics, and it’s time consuming to dig through to [...]

Pragmatic Works April 14, 2017

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SQL Server, LegiTest, Data Migration

Successful Data Platform Migration

Data platform migration can be a big, scary project for organizations, but at Pragmatic Works we have an incredible [...]

Pragmatic Works April 12, 2017

On-Demand Training, DAX

Announcing Our New Course - Introduction to DAX!

We are excited to announce our new course – Introduction to DAX! Whether you are well versed in building Tabular models or [...]

Pragmatic Works April 6, 2017

Power BI, Consulting

The Best Method for Adoption in Your BI Reporting and Analytics Projects

Is adoption in your BI reporting and analytics projects a struggle for you and your team? Adoption can be a struggle for [...]

Pragmatic Works April 5, 2017

Training, Digital Transformation, Consulting

Digital Transformation - The 3 Priorities of CIOs for 2017

Digital transformation is, or should be, at the top of every organization’s priority list this year. When it comes to [...]

Pragmatic Works March 29, 2017

On-Demand Training

The Top 5 Things That Online Training Should Include

When investing money in online training, you want to get the most for your dollar. Pragmatic Works Training Director, Devin [...]

Pragmatic Works March 17, 2017

Task Factory

How to Get Your Data from GoToWebinar

Let’s face it, having to manually pull data from web services into another database platform is time consuming. Manually [...]

Pragmatic Works March 7, 2017

On-Demand Training, Data Modeling

Announcing Our New Course - Data Modeling!

We are excited to announce our new course – Data Modeling! This course is designed for individuals who are in the process of [...]

Pragmatic Works March 6, 2017

Pragmatic Workbench

Who Wore it Best Jersey Edition!

Is your team ready for spring - and beyond? The Pragmatic Works team is a group of dedicated and passionate SQL Server and [...]

Pragmatic Works February 24, 2017

Digital Transformation

Drive Successful Digital Transformation

Has your business begun the move to Digital Transformation? If not, you should be – and Pragmatic Works can help you every [...]

Pragmatic Works February 17, 2017

Power BI, Dashboard in a Day

A True Story of How Power BI Saved Valentine's Day!

We all know how Power BI helps you create the best reports for your business, but did you know it may also be used to get [...]

Pragmatic Works February 16, 2017

Power BI

Join Us for a Free Dashboard in a Day Event!

Want to learn how to use Power BI Dashboard in your own environment? How about learning it for free? Pragmatic Works is now [...]

Pragmatic Works February 14, 2017

Company Info, Pragmatic Workbench

What a Great Looking Bunch!

As we hunker down for another Nor’easter and a foot of snow in New England, we don't let the winter blues get us down! The [...]

Pragmatic Works February 9, 2017

Training

Business Intelligence Boot Camp Testimonial

Pragmatic Works wants to help you fulfill the training essentials for you and your employees. Whether it's in-person, online [...]

Pragmatic Works February 8, 2017

SSAS, On-Demand Training, Training

Introduction to SSAS Tabular Course Updates

Do you want to learn more about creating Analysis Services Tabular models? Our course, Introduction to SSAS Tabular, will [...]

Pragmatic Works February 3, 2017

Power BI, On-Demand Training, Training

Power BI Desktop and Dashboards Training

Are you in need of Power BI training? If you're just starting out or well versed in Power BI, then this class is for you!

Pragmatic Works February 2, 2017

Company Info, This Week In Data

This Week In Data - Why You Need a Data Warehouse

Welcome back to another episode of This Week In Data! If you missed our previous episodes, you can watch them here. In this [...]

Pragmatic Works December 14, 2016

Company Info, This Week In Data

This Week In Data - Why People Are Running to SQL Server

Welcome back to another episode of This Week In Data! If you missed our previous episodes, you can watch them here. In this [...]

Pragmatic Works December 7, 2016

Company Info, This Week In Data

This Week In Data - Hacking Your Professional Development

Welcome back to another episode of This Week In Data! If you missed our previous episodes, you can watch them here. In this [...]

Pragmatic Works November 30, 2016

Company Info, This Week In Data

This Week In Data - Building Your Personal Brand

Welcome back to another episode of This Week In Data! If you missed our previous episodes, you can watch them here. In this [...]

Pragmatic Works November 16, 2016

Company Info

A Look Back at PASS Summit 2016

Wow! We can't believe PASS Summit 2016 has come and gone, but what a great event! With 6,000 attendees, we were able to meet [...]

Pragmatic Works November 10, 2016

Excel, On-Demand Training

Our Excel Dashboards Course is Now Available!

We're excited to announce the early release of our Interactive Dashboards with Excel ! This course is for data analysts, [...]

Pragmatic Works November 10, 2016

Azure, Company Info, This Week In Data

This Week In Data - How to Interview a Customer

Welcome back to another episode of This Week In Data! If you missed our previous episodes, you can watch them here. In this [...]

Pragmatic Works November 9, 2016

SSRS, Power BI, Free Training

Power BI, SSRS 2016 or Both? Questions Answered!

Hi everyone! We recently hosted a free webinar on whether you should use Power BI, SSRS 2016 or both. It was a great session [...]

Pragmatic Works November 8, 2016

Azure, Company Info, This Week In Data

This Week In Data - Debunking Popular Cloud Myths

Welcome back to another episode of This Week In Data! If you missed our previous episodes, you can watch them here. In this [...]

Pragmatic Works November 2, 2016

Azure, Company Info, This Week In Data

This Week In Data - Getting Started with Azure

Welcome back to another episode of This Week In Data! If you missed our previous episodes, you can watch them here. In this [...]

Pragmatic Works October 28, 2016

Company Info, This Week In Data

This Week In Data - What Does Pizza Have to Do with the Cloud?

Welcome back to another episode of This Week In Data! If you missed our previous episodes, you can watch them here. In this [...]

Pragmatic Works October 19, 2016

Tableau

Tableau Webinar Follow Up

Hi everyone! About a week ago we held a bonus webinar on Tableau presented by Jonathan Drummey from DataBlick. It was a [...]

Pragmatic Works October 18, 2016

SSRS, On-Demand Training

Announcing the Release of Our High Availability Course!

Today we released a new course called SQL Server High Availability! This course has been designed so you have the tools you [...]

Pragmatic Works October 13, 2016

Company Info, This Week In Data

This Week In Data - Mastering the Tech Interview

Welcome back to another episode of This Week In Data! If you missed our previous episodes, you can watch them here. In this [...]

Pragmatic Works October 12, 2016

Company Info, This Week In Data

This Week In Data - The Importance of Data Testing

Welcome back to another episode of This Week In Data! If you missed our previous episodes, you can watch them here. In this [...]

Pragmatic Works October 5, 2016

Company Info, This Week In Data

This Week In Data - Why Companies are Choosing Power BI

Welcome back to another episode of This Week In Data! If you missed our previous episodes, you can watch them here. In this [...]

Pragmatic Works September 28, 2016

Company Info, This Week In Data

This Week In Data - Data Visualization Best Practices

Welcome back to another episode of This Week In Data! If you missed our previous episodes, you can watch them here. In this [...]

Pragmatic Works September 21, 2016

SSRS, On-Demand Training

Expand Your Reporting Skills with Our New SSRS Mobile Reports Course!

This week, we released a new course called Mobile Reports and Dashboards with SSRS 2016! This course is roughly 7-hours in [...]

Pragmatic Works September 15, 2016

Company Info, This Week In Data

This Week In Data - What is Slack?

Welcome back to another episode of This Week In Data! If you missed our previous episodes, you can watch them here. In this [...]

Pragmatic Works September 14, 2016

Company Info, This Week In Data

This Week In Data - What is the Internet of Things?

Welcome back to another episode of This Week In Data! If you missed our previous episodes, you can watch them here. In this [...]

Pragmatic Works September 7, 2016

Company Info, This Week In Data

This Week In Data - How to Ask for Help

Welcome back to another episode of This Week In Data! In our first episode, Adam and Devin debated the value of [...]

Pragmatic Works August 31, 2016

Company Info, This Week In Data

This Week in Data - The Value of Certifications

We know you you've been dying to know, what is TWID? Drumroll please.... We're excited to announce the launch of This Week [...]

Pragmatic Works August 24, 2016

Company Info, This Week In Data

What is TWID?

Having trouble staying up-to-date with everything going on in the data world? Do you feel like you can't keep up with water [...]

Pragmatic Works August 17, 2016

performance tuning

Five Disaster Recovery Mistakes You Might Be Making

Kathy Vick and Rowland Gosling are Pragmatic Works' resident experts on disaster recovery. Through their vast experience, [...]

Pragmatic Works September 24, 2015

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