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Join us as we kick off this new community focused on Microsoft Fabric. Whether you're new to Microsoft Fabric or an experienced user, this group is designed to foster learning, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing.

In this first session, we'll introduce the group, discuss key features of Microsoft Fabric, explore use cases, and set the stage for future meetings. It’s a great opportunity to connect with fellow professionals and enthusiasts who are looking to leverage the full potential of Microsoft Fabric in their work.

DATE: Wednesday, Oct 30, 2024

TIME: 3:00pm – 5:00pm

LOCATION: Microsoft Innovation Hub, 1 Campus Martius, Detroit, MI 48226

AGENDA:

3:00-3:15 pm – Welcome and Introduction by Scott Smith

3:15-4:15pm – Introducing Microsoft Fabric: The All-in-One Analytics Solution, presented by Shane Risk, Principal Program Manager, Fabric Customer Advisory Team, Microsoft

The world is awash with data and it is up to data professionals to make sense of it all. In May 2023 Microsoft announced the next generation of analytics: Microsoft Fabric!

Fabric is a complete end-to-end analytics platform bringing together Power BI, Real-Time Intelligence, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Synapse in a single location and more deeply integrated than ever. It’s built on a SaaS platform which helps deliver innovation more quickly and allowing users to get up and running in seconds. At the core Fabric provides a lake-centric and open data hub using the popular Delta format with built-in security, governance, and compliance throughout. At the edge, Fabric delivers flexibility for data scientists, data warehouse developers, and Power BI users to build and analyze using their unique skill sets.

4:15-4:30pm – Short break

4:30-5:00pm – Future User Group Planning

Help shape the future of the Metro Detroit Microsoft Fabric User Group meetings! We are looking for a few dedicated users to join a planning committee and are passionate about Microsoft Fabric and want to steer the direction of this group.

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The Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit offers a unique one-day experience for professionals in analytics, IT, and business. Featuring keynotes from industry experts, in-depth case study sessions from local practitioners, software demonstrations from top vendors, and plenty of networking opportunities. Attendees will learn about the latest analytics software, best practices, and success stories to help them capitalize on data and analytics strategy, data governance, and extracting business value out of your data assets. As the ONLY event of its kind for data and analytics professionals in Michigan, it offers an unmatched opportunity for learning and professional growth. You won’t want to miss out.

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Take control of your regulatory reporting with the ability to standardize, validate, and automate with confidence. WIT and Alteryx will address the increased reporting expectations for banks of all sizes. In this webinar you will learn from industry experts about the market factors and specific business needs, and learn more about reporting automation solutions from your peers at other banking institutions.

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The Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit is a one-day event for data and analytics professionals that includes keynotes from industry experts, case study sessions, vendor software demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and plenty of networking opportunities. Attendees will learn about the latest analytics software, best practices, and success stories to help them capitalize on analytics enablement, data management, machine learning, and data visualization opportunities.

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WIT’s 2022 Great Lakes State of Analytics Benchmark Study was developed to provide the marketplace with critical insights regarding the current state, management, utilization, and distribution of data & analytics throughout organizations. The study consists of online interviews with business and technology professionals from largely upper mid-market organizations headquartered in the state of Michigan.

In this Webinar, we highlight many key findings including:

• The current state of data analytics (adoption, management, distribution, and strategy) throughout organizations

• Which technology/tools companies use for analytics

• Where analytics is parked in an organization

• What data platforms are being used for analytics needs

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The Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit is a one-day event for data and analytics professionals that includes keynotes from industry experts, case study sessions, vendor software demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and plenty of networking opportunities. Attendees will learn about the latest analytics software, best practices, and success stories to help them capitalize on analytics enablement, data management, machine learning, and data visualization opportunities.

The Great Lakes Digital Transformation Summit is a one-day event to network, learn new strategies, and explore innovative ideas as digital transformation is rapidly changing the landscape of IT and business. IT professionals will have the opportunity to connect with peers, learn about the latest software, and hear success stories industry leaders to help them capitalize on cloud implementation, project management, security, development, and infrastructure.

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WIT, through its Digital Transformation solutions practice, has partnered with Alteryx, the leader in the analytic process automation software space. Alteryx empowers users with intuitive user interfaces and data workflows with little to no coding required. Its unique combination of data preparation and data blending capabilities can automate data-intensive processes, for rapid time-to-market for analytics initiatives, with little to no involvement from IT. Join us in this three-session webinar series as we discuss how companies are enabling flexible analytics solutions with Alteryx.

SESSION 3: JUNE 11 - Alteryx Customer Perspective – Signet Jewelers Last but not least, Signet Jewelers Limited, the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewelry, will discuss their successful journey with Alteryx, including how they are using the software to manage retail operations, post-COVID-19.

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WIT, through its Digital Transformation solutions practice, has partnered with Alteryx, the leader in the analytic process automation software space. Alteryx empowers users with intuitive user interfaces and data workflows with little to no coding required. Its unique combination of data preparation and data blending capabilities can automate data-intensive processes, for rapid time-to-market for analytics initiatives, with little to no involvement from IT. Join us in this three-session webinar series as we discuss how companies are enabling flexible analytics solutions with Alteryx.

SESSION 2: JUNE 4 - Alteryx – Analytic Process Automation in Action In this session, Alteryx will lead a discussion on advanced use cases implemented in Alteryx, focusing on geospatial and advanced analytics topics.

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WIT, through its Digital Transformation solutions practice, has partnered with Alteryx, the leader in the analytic process automation software space. Alteryx empowers users with intuitive user interfaces and data workflows with little to no coding required. Its unique combination of data preparation and data blending capabilities can automate data-intensive processes, for rapid time-to-market for analytics initiatives, with little to no involvement from IT. Join us in this three-session webinar series as we discuss how companies are enabling flexible analytics solutions with Alteryx.

SESSION 1: MAY 28 - Introduction to Alteryx for Digital Transformation In this session, WIT will lead an introduction of the basics of Alteryx, why it is important for Digital Transformation initiatives, and why companies are rapidly adopting this technology. Also included will be a high-level demonstration of the basic capabilities of Alteryx.

Automation is at the core of any ‘Digital Transformation’ strategy, as companies look to digitize processes, democratize data assets, and integrate systems. In today’s whirlwind times, one thing is for sure – successful companies will continue to leverage automation to stay ahead of the competition. Robotic Process Automation, or ‘RPA’, is one technology that is at the crest of the automation wave. WIT, through its Digital Transformation solutions practice, has partnered with Automation Anywhere, one of the leaders in the RPA software space. WIT would like to invite you to attend a series of short webinars to introduce the concepts around RPA, with some high-level demonstrations of the Automation Anywhere platform.

SESSION 3: APRIL 30 - RPA Use Case ID with Automation Anywhere Discovery Bot In this final session, we will discuss how Automation Anywhere automates the identification of RPA use cases with its ‘Discovery Bot’ product.

Automation is at the core of any ‘Digital Transformation’ strategy, as companies look to digitize processes, democratize data assets, and integrate systems. In today’s whirlwind times, one thing is for sure – successful companies will continue to leverage automation to stay ahead of the competition. Robotic Process Automation, or ‘RPA’, is one technology that is at the crest of the automation wave. WIT, through its Digital Transformation solutions practice, has partnered with Automation Anywhere, one of the leaders in the RPA software space. WIT would like to invite you to attend a series of short webinars to introduce the concepts around RPA, with some high-level demonstrations of the Automation Anywhere platform.

SESSION 2: APRIL 23 - ‘Cognitive Automation’ with Automation Anywhere IQ Bot In this session, we will discuss how Automation Anywhere uses machine learning for more advanced use cases in RPA, through its ‘IQ Bot’ product.

Automation is at the core of any ‘Digital Transformation’ strategy, as companies look to digitize processes, democratize data assets, and integrate systems. In today’s whirlwind times, one thing is for sure – successful companies will continue to leverage automation to stay ahead of the competition. Robotic Process Automation, or ‘RPA’, is one technology that is at the crest of the automation wave. WIT, through its Digital Transformation solutions practice, has partnered with Automation Anywhere, one of the leaders in the RPA software space. WIT would like to invite you to attend a series of short webinars to introduce the concepts around RPA, with some high-level demonstrations of the Automation Anywhere platform.

SESSION 1: APRIL 16 - Introduction to RPA & Automation Anywhere In this session, we will introduce the basics of RPA, why it is important, and how companies are successfully adopting this technology. Also included will be a high-level demonstration of an automation, or ‘Bot’, to show the software in action.

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This one-day event includes keynotes from industry experts, case study sessions, vendor software demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and plenty of networking opportunities. Attendees will learn about the latest analytics software, best practices, and success stories to help them capitalize on big data, business intelligence, data management, machine learning, analytics, and data visualization opportunities. 

Please join us for an interesting discussion around Robotic Process Automation, network with peers, and share experiences. We will be discussing RPA and its role as a key component within Digital Transformation. Tips for establishing and scaling your RPA practice will also be discussed, along with lessons learned and success stories. 

Join us for AI in Action: The Qlik Analytics Tour, where we’ll explore the revolutionary new ways businesses are using the Qlik Sense® analytics platform to transform, reinvent, and pull ahead of the pack. Be among the first to learn about Qlik’s powerful AI capabilities, Cognitive Engine, and Augmented Intelligence approach.

Join us for an evening of Ales and Analytics to learn how self-service data analytics empowers analysts and other business users to simplify and automate the process to prep, blend, analyze, and visualize data – leading to faster and better decisions.

Join us for an evening of Ales and Analytics to learn how self-service data analytics empowers analysts and other business users to simplify and automate the process to prep, blend, and visualize data – leading to faster and better decisions.

Join us for lunch and learn how self-service data analytics empowers analysts and other business users to simplify and automate the process to prep, blend, and analyze data – leading to faster and better decisions.

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Join WIT for this 1-hour webinar to learn how to stay ahead of the curve with emerging technologies like machine learning, predictive analytics, and artificial intelligence. You will hear from Eric Siegel, founder of Predictive Analytics World and he will share how businesses are implementing predictive capabilities and see how DataRobot can put the power of prediction in your hands in a 30-minute product demonstration of automated machine learning in action. 

Join us for lunch and learn how self-service data analytics empowers analysts and other business users to simplify and automate the process to prep, blend, and analyze data – leading to faster and better decisions.

Join us for lunch and learn how self-service data analytics empowers analysts and other business users to simplify and automate the process to prep, blend, and analyze data – leading to faster and better decisions.