April 14-17, 2024

Directions North America 2024

Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina

Directions NA 2024 was the largest yet, with a turnout of 1,286 attendees, of which 346 were first-timers. The event hosted 291 sessions and workshops for the attendees who represented 30 countries, 42 states and 6 Canadian provinces.

04-17-2024

Analytics Arena: Battle for Business Brilliance

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM Coral 5 Back to event schedule

Join us in this exhilarating session, "Analytics Arena: Battle for Business Brilliance," where we dive deep into the heart of modern business analytics. In this dynamic discussion, we will unravel the intricacies of data analysis by comparing three powerful tools: Analysis Mode in Business Central, Power BI, and the groundbreaking feature in Power BI Service known as Exploration Mode.

In the red corner, we have Analysis Mode in Business Central, a new Ad-Hoc Analysis tool. In the blue corner, Power BI, reliable and time-tested. And entering the ring with a bang, the green corner features Power BI Service's Exploration Mode, the new kid on the block, promising a revolutionary approach to data exploration.

Get ready to witness a clash of methodologies, where we dissect the strengths and weaknesses of each approach. Our seasoned experts will guide you through real-world scenarios, showcasing how each tool handles complex datasets, interprets trends, and aids in decision-making.

Speakers:

Kevin Brunton

Solution Architect

Providing clients solutions across the Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform to meet the client's unique requirements.

Savannah Dill

⚡️#PowerAddict | 🤝 Road to MVP | x3 Microsoft Certified | Blogger | Power Platform Consultant

I like to see myself as a hybrid practitioner, both a thinker and a doer, and being able not only to identify real opportunities at the fuzzy front end of the innovation process but also, design, develop and connect with users.

Strong and diverse academic background with a Bachelor's of General Studies degree focused on Science and Mathematics from Indiana University South Bend.

Masters degree in Emerging Media Design and Development from Ball State University

Always warm and human.

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