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November 8, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Testing the waters, or forest as it were 🌳 with my most recent #frog photo:
A tiny pacific treefrog adventures through a #rudbeckia fulgida (black eyed susan) and strawberry patch. 🐸 🌼
#PseudacrisRegilla #PacificTreeFrog #garden #nature #RudbeckiaFulgida #frogblog #frogflora #bloomscrolling
A tiny pacific treefrog adventures through a #rudbeckia fulgida (black eyed susan) and strawberry patch. 🐸 🌼
#PseudacrisRegilla #PacificTreeFrog #garden #nature #RudbeckiaFulgida #frogblog #frogflora #bloomscrolling
August 16, 2023 at 2:06 AM
Testing the waters, or forest as it were 🌳 with my most recent #frog photo:
A tiny pacific treefrog adventures through a #rudbeckia fulgida (black eyed susan) and strawberry patch. 🐸 🌼
#PseudacrisRegilla #PacificTreeFrog #garden #nature #RudbeckiaFulgida #frogblog #frogflora #bloomscrolling
A tiny pacific treefrog adventures through a #rudbeckia fulgida (black eyed susan) and strawberry patch. 🐸 🌼
#PseudacrisRegilla #PacificTreeFrog #garden #nature #RudbeckiaFulgida #frogblog #frogflora #bloomscrolling
Frogblog was on Wordpress.
January 25, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Frogblog was on Wordpress.
Struggling with repetitive code in #MicrosoftFabric?🐸
James' #FrogBlog post reveals how Variable Libraries can revolutionise efficiency! Learn to maximise reusability and streamline development.
Read it here⬇️
www.purplefrogsystems.com/2025/06/maxi... #DataEngineering
James' #FrogBlog post reveals how Variable Libraries can revolutionise efficiency! Learn to maximise reusability and streamline development.
Read it here⬇️
www.purplefrogsystems.com/2025/06/maxi... #DataEngineering
June 19, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Struggling with repetitive code in #MicrosoftFabric?🐸
James' #FrogBlog post reveals how Variable Libraries can revolutionise efficiency! Learn to maximise reusability and streamline development.
Read it here⬇️
www.purplefrogsystems.com/2025/06/maxi... #DataEngineering
James' #FrogBlog post reveals how Variable Libraries can revolutionise efficiency! Learn to maximise reusability and streamline development.
Read it here⬇️
www.purplefrogsystems.com/2025/06/maxi... #DataEngineering
To summarise the #FrogBlog🐸
DP-600 is ideal for those familiar with Azure, covering data ingestion, transformation, and more. Perfect for data analysts/engineers.
DP-700 focuses on engineering, covering data loading patterns, architectures, and more. For data engineers and solutions architects.
DP-600 is ideal for those familiar with Azure, covering data ingestion, transformation, and more. Perfect for data analysts/engineers.
DP-700 focuses on engineering, covering data loading patterns, architectures, and more. For data engineers and solutions architects.
Choosing Between DP-600 and DP-700 – Which Microsoft Fabric Certification is Right for You? by @purplefrogsys.bsky.social
www.purplefrogsystems.com/2024/10/fabr...
www.purplefrogsystems.com/2024/10/fabr...
Choosing Between DP-600 and DP-700 - Which Microsoft Fabric Certification is Right for You? - Purple Frog Systems
Can't choose which Fabric certification to pick? Check our guide to help you decide 😊
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November 18, 2024 at 4:37 PM
To summarise the #FrogBlog🐸
DP-600 is ideal for those familiar with Azure, covering data ingestion, transformation, and more. Perfect for data analysts/engineers.
DP-700 focuses on engineering, covering data loading patterns, architectures, and more. For data engineers and solutions architects.
DP-600 is ideal for those familiar with Azure, covering data ingestion, transformation, and more. Perfect for data analysts/engineers.
DP-700 focuses on engineering, covering data loading patterns, architectures, and more. For data engineers and solutions architects.
Great talk by @holliewhittles.bsky.social today on marketing with the British Business Bank and Marches Growth Hub!👏
You can even read all about over on our #FrogBlog!
🐸 www.purplefrogsystems.com/2025/01/new-...
#Marketing #Audience #TargetAudience
You can even read all about over on our #FrogBlog!
🐸 www.purplefrogsystems.com/2025/01/new-...
#Marketing #Audience #TargetAudience
January 28, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Great talk by @holliewhittles.bsky.social today on marketing with the British Business Bank and Marches Growth Hub!👏
You can even read all about over on our #FrogBlog!
🐸 www.purplefrogsystems.com/2025/01/new-...
#Marketing #Audience #TargetAudience
You can even read all about over on our #FrogBlog!
🐸 www.purplefrogsystems.com/2025/01/new-...
#Marketing #Audience #TargetAudience
Oops, I should have originally posted this here on my frogblog!
🎉 ¡Happy Herpy New Year! 🐸
🎉 ¡Happy Herpy New Year! 🐸
January 2, 2024 at 6:16 AM
Oops, I should have originally posted this here on my frogblog!
🎉 ¡Happy Herpy New Year! 🐸
🎉 ¡Happy Herpy New Year! 🐸
Have you thought about migrating to #MicrosoftFabric?🔄
In this #FrogBlog, Laura-Jayne is running through why you should migrate to #Microsoft #Fabric!
Take a read 👉️ www.purplefrogsystems.com/2025/03/tran...
In this #FrogBlog, Laura-Jayne is running through why you should migrate to #Microsoft #Fabric!
Take a read 👉️ www.purplefrogsystems.com/2025/03/tran...
May 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Have you thought about migrating to #MicrosoftFabric?🔄
In this #FrogBlog, Laura-Jayne is running through why you should migrate to #Microsoft #Fabric!
Take a read 👉️ www.purplefrogsystems.com/2025/03/tran...
In this #FrogBlog, Laura-Jayne is running through why you should migrate to #Microsoft #Fabric!
Take a read 👉️ www.purplefrogsystems.com/2025/03/tran...
AI token costs can spiral faster than most teams expect 🤖💸
In his #FrogBlog, Lewis shares practical ways to control #AzureFoundry costs before they become a problem, including #TPM limits, #Azure Monitor alerts, #token logging, and optimisation.
Read here👇
In his #FrogBlog, Lewis shares practical ways to control #AzureFoundry costs before they become a problem, including #TPM limits, #Azure Monitor alerts, #token logging, and optimisation.
Read here👇
How to control Azure Foundry token costs before they control you - Purple Frog Systems
Token costs in production can surprise you fast. That’s especially true with agentic workloads, where a single user action can fan out into five, ten, or more LLM calls under the hood. Without…
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May 27, 2026 at 11:11 AM
AI token costs can spiral faster than most teams expect 🤖💸
In his #FrogBlog, Lewis shares practical ways to control #AzureFoundry costs before they become a problem, including #TPM limits, #Azure Monitor alerts, #token logging, and optimisation.
Read here👇
In his #FrogBlog, Lewis shares practical ways to control #AzureFoundry costs before they become a problem, including #TPM limits, #Azure Monitor alerts, #token logging, and optimisation.
Read here👇
Frustrated by ADF or Synapse pipelines failing with a "null" error?😤
It might be due to nested activities or invalid parameters.
#MicrosoftFabric gives clearer errors. Learn more on the #FrogBlog🐸
🔗https://www.purplefrogsystems.com/2025/03/data-factory-pipeline-failure-with-a-null-error-message/
It might be due to nested activities or invalid parameters.
#MicrosoftFabric gives clearer errors. Learn more on the #FrogBlog🐸
🔗https://www.purplefrogsystems.com/2025/03/data-factory-pipeline-failure-with-a-null-error-message/
April 23, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Frustrated by ADF or Synapse pipelines failing with a "null" error?😤
It might be due to nested activities or invalid parameters.
#MicrosoftFabric gives clearer errors. Learn more on the #FrogBlog🐸
🔗https://www.purplefrogsystems.com/2025/03/data-factory-pipeline-failure-with-a-null-error-message/
It might be due to nested activities or invalid parameters.
#MicrosoftFabric gives clearer errors. Learn more on the #FrogBlog🐸
🔗https://www.purplefrogsystems.com/2025/03/data-factory-pipeline-failure-with-a-null-error-message/
Is AI literacy being confused with AI transformation? 🤖
In this week’s #FrogBlog, Lewis explains why real AI adoption requires data foundations, governance, and measurable value, not just better prompts.
🔗 www.purplefrogsystems.com/2026/02/the-... #ArtificialIntelligence #AIAdoption #DataStrategy
In this week’s #FrogBlog, Lewis explains why real AI adoption requires data foundations, governance, and measurable value, not just better prompts.
🔗 www.purplefrogsystems.com/2026/02/the-... #ArtificialIntelligence #AIAdoption #DataStrategy
March 17, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Is AI literacy being confused with AI transformation? 🤖
In this week’s #FrogBlog, Lewis explains why real AI adoption requires data foundations, governance, and measurable value, not just better prompts.
🔗 www.purplefrogsystems.com/2026/02/the-... #ArtificialIntelligence #AIAdoption #DataStrategy
In this week’s #FrogBlog, Lewis explains why real AI adoption requires data foundations, governance, and measurable value, not just better prompts.
🔗 www.purplefrogsystems.com/2026/02/the-... #ArtificialIntelligence #AIAdoption #DataStrategy
Small business owners, listen up!👂
Wondering how to leverage AI today?
We've got you covered with "10 Ways Small Businesses Can Use #AI Today," from Lewis Prince on the #FrogBlog🐸
Dive in and get started!👇
🔗 lnkd.in/es4S86pT #ArtificialIntelligence #SmallBusiness
Wondering how to leverage AI today?
We've got you covered with "10 Ways Small Businesses Can Use #AI Today," from Lewis Prince on the #FrogBlog🐸
Dive in and get started!👇
🔗 lnkd.in/es4S86pT #ArtificialIntelligence #SmallBusiness
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June 24, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Small business owners, listen up!👂
Wondering how to leverage AI today?
We've got you covered with "10 Ways Small Businesses Can Use #AI Today," from Lewis Prince on the #FrogBlog🐸
Dive in and get started!👇
🔗 lnkd.in/es4S86pT #ArtificialIntelligence #SmallBusiness
Wondering how to leverage AI today?
We've got you covered with "10 Ways Small Businesses Can Use #AI Today," from Lewis Prince on the #FrogBlog🐸
Dive in and get started!👇
🔗 lnkd.in/es4S86pT #ArtificialIntelligence #SmallBusiness
Using #AI tools is not the same as integrating AI🚫🤖
Prompt training and #Copilot workshops build digital literacy. They do not replace data engineering, modelling, governance, or measurable ROI.
Lewis explains the difference in his #FrogBlog.
Prompt training and #Copilot workshops build digital literacy. They do not replace data engineering, modelling, governance, or measurable ROI.
Lewis explains the difference in his #FrogBlog.
The Difference Between Using AI and Integrating It - Purple Frog Systems
Enter, The Conflation Problem There is a growing issue in the AI space. Many talks marketed as “AI strategy” are, in reality, basic training sessions on prompt writing, ChatGPT usage, or Copilot for…
www.purplefrogsystems.com
March 12, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Ever asked #ChatGPT something recent and it answers like it is still 2024? 🤖
That is because of knowledge cutoffs.
In her #FrogBlog, Annabel explains why #AI models rely on older training data and how tools like RAG fetch current information.
👇️ Read more:
www.purplefrogsystems.com/2026/03/wait...
That is because of knowledge cutoffs.
In her #FrogBlog, Annabel explains why #AI models rely on older training data and how tools like RAG fetch current information.
👇️ Read more:
www.purplefrogsystems.com/2026/03/wait...
March 13, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Ever asked #ChatGPT something recent and it answers like it is still 2024? 🤖
That is because of knowledge cutoffs.
In her #FrogBlog, Annabel explains why #AI models rely on older training data and how tools like RAG fetch current information.
👇️ Read more:
www.purplefrogsystems.com/2026/03/wait...
That is because of knowledge cutoffs.
In her #FrogBlog, Annabel explains why #AI models rely on older training data and how tools like RAG fetch current information.
👇️ Read more:
www.purplefrogsystems.com/2026/03/wait...
SQL isn't the only way to query your data👀
In his #FrogBlog, Matt shows how querying your #PowerBI semantic model with #DAX helps you reuse trusted business logic, reduce duplicated work, and keep everyone working from the same numbers.
Read more🐸✅
www.purplefrogsystems.com/2026/06/ther...
In his #FrogBlog, Matt shows how querying your #PowerBI semantic model with #DAX helps you reuse trusted business logic, reduce duplicated work, and keep everyone working from the same numbers.
Read more🐸✅
www.purplefrogsystems.com/2026/06/ther...
July 7, 2026 at 11:11 AM
SQL isn't the only way to query your data👀
In his #FrogBlog, Matt shows how querying your #PowerBI semantic model with #DAX helps you reuse trusted business logic, reduce duplicated work, and keep everyone working from the same numbers.
Read more🐸✅
www.purplefrogsystems.com/2026/06/ther...
In his #FrogBlog, Matt shows how querying your #PowerBI semantic model with #DAX helps you reuse trusted business logic, reduce duplicated work, and keep everyone working from the same numbers.
Read more🐸✅
www.purplefrogsystems.com/2026/06/ther...
Looking for some great reads? We love the Purple Frog Systems #FrogBlog, packed with great insights on all things data and tech! 🐸
A fantastic resource for the community. #DataCommunity
➡️ Check it out:
A fantastic resource for the community. #DataCommunity
➡️ Check it out:
Blog Archives - Purple Frog Systems
Most databases need a server. DuckDB doesn’t. It’s a zero‑config, in‑process OLAP database you can run directly using Python. It’s fast, SQL‑friendly, and speaks Parquet like a native language — no…
www.purplefrogsystems.com
August 22, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Looking for some great reads? We love the Purple Frog Systems #FrogBlog, packed with great insights on all things data and tech! 🐸
A fantastic resource for the community. #DataCommunity
➡️ Check it out:
A fantastic resource for the community. #DataCommunity
➡️ Check it out:
I miss Frogblog too. In fact, I miss the 2000s in general. As a retired blogger, I'd suggest Substack.
January 25, 2025 at 5:21 AM
I miss Frogblog too. In fact, I miss the 2000s in general. As a retired blogger, I'd suggest Substack.
You guys think you have it bad, the platforms I've been successful on historically: Facebook, Large Facebook Groups as Admin, FrogBlog on Tumblr (which I lost in a breakup), and the #beard tag on tumblr where I I would do numbers because at that point other white men had yet to discover beard taper
March 24, 2026 at 1:09 AM
You guys think you have it bad, the platforms I've been successful on historically: Facebook, Large Facebook Groups as Admin, FrogBlog on Tumblr (which I lost in a breakup), and the #beard tag on tumblr where I I would do numbers because at that point other white men had yet to discover beard taper
Enterprise AI without context is just guesswork🤖
In this week’s #FrogBlog, Alex explains #MicrosoftIQ and how it enables context-aware AI across data, knowledge, and workflows.
📰 Read the #FrogBlog here:
www.purplefrogsystems.com/2026/03/what...
#AI #MicrosoftFabric #DataStrategy #Analytics
In this week’s #FrogBlog, Alex explains #MicrosoftIQ and how it enables context-aware AI across data, knowledge, and workflows.
📰 Read the #FrogBlog here:
www.purplefrogsystems.com/2026/03/what...
#AI #MicrosoftFabric #DataStrategy #Analytics
April 2, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Enterprise AI without context is just guesswork🤖
In this week’s #FrogBlog, Alex explains #MicrosoftIQ and how it enables context-aware AI across data, knowledge, and workflows.
📰 Read the #FrogBlog here:
www.purplefrogsystems.com/2026/03/what...
#AI #MicrosoftFabric #DataStrategy #Analytics
In this week’s #FrogBlog, Alex explains #MicrosoftIQ and how it enables context-aware AI across data, knowledge, and workflows.
📰 Read the #FrogBlog here:
www.purplefrogsystems.com/2026/03/what...
#AI #MicrosoftFabric #DataStrategy #Analytics
#MicrosoftFabric is evolving into an enterprise intelligence layer📈
At #FabCon 2026, #Microsoft revealed major updates across AI, data engineering, and financial planning.
🐸Read the #FrogBlog:
At #FabCon 2026, #Microsoft revealed major updates across AI, data engineering, and financial planning.
🐸Read the #FrogBlog:
Microsoft Fabric FabCon 2026 announcements that will transform your data stack - Purple Frog Systems
What Microsoft just revealed about the future of enterprise analytics… Microsoft’s FabCon 2026 conference unveiled a transformative vision for enterprise data and AI integration. Rather than…
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April 1, 2026 at 11:11 AM
#MicrosoftFabric is evolving into an enterprise intelligence layer📈
At #FabCon 2026, #Microsoft revealed major updates across AI, data engineering, and financial planning.
🐸Read the #FrogBlog:
At #FabCon 2026, #Microsoft revealed major updates across AI, data engineering, and financial planning.
🐸Read the #FrogBlog:
Why does AI sometimes sound like it is stuck in 2024? 🤖
In her #FrogBlog, Annabel explains knowledge cutoffs, why models cannot update daily, and how tools use web search to answer current questions.
↘️ www.purplefrogsystems.com/2026/03/wait... #ArtificialIntelligence #GenAI #ChatGPT
In her #FrogBlog, Annabel explains knowledge cutoffs, why models cannot update daily, and how tools use web search to answer current questions.
↘️ www.purplefrogsystems.com/2026/03/wait... #ArtificialIntelligence #GenAI #ChatGPT
March 18, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Why does AI sometimes sound like it is stuck in 2024? 🤖
In her #FrogBlog, Annabel explains knowledge cutoffs, why models cannot update daily, and how tools use web search to answer current questions.
↘️ www.purplefrogsystems.com/2026/03/wait... #ArtificialIntelligence #GenAI #ChatGPT
In her #FrogBlog, Annabel explains knowledge cutoffs, why models cannot update daily, and how tools use web search to answer current questions.
↘️ www.purplefrogsystems.com/2026/03/wait... #ArtificialIntelligence #GenAI #ChatGPT
If CustomerID ≠ customerid, your #MicrosoftFabric Warehouse is case sensitive⚙️
In this week’s #FrogBlog, James explains how to configure case insensitive collation at the Workspace level and why it prevents query errors and #PowerBI issues.
🐸 Read it here:
In this week’s #FrogBlog, James explains how to configure case insensitive collation at the Workspace level and why it prevents query errors and #PowerBI issues.
🐸 Read it here:
Fabric Warehouse Case Insensitive: Workspace Setting Guide
Learn how to make a Microsoft Fabric Warehouse case insensitive using Workspace settings. Align Fabric with Azure SQL and avoid query errors
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March 16, 2026 at 12:11 PM
If CustomerID ≠ customerid, your #MicrosoftFabric Warehouse is case sensitive⚙️
In this week’s #FrogBlog, James explains how to configure case insensitive collation at the Workspace level and why it prevents query errors and #PowerBI issues.
🐸 Read it here:
In this week’s #FrogBlog, James explains how to configure case insensitive collation at the Workspace level and why it prevents query errors and #PowerBI issues.
🐸 Read it here:
A small #MicrosoftFabric setting can save hours of troubleshooting⚙️
In this #FrogBlog, James shows why configuring a case insensitive Warehouse improves query reliability and development consistency. Set it right BEFORE building your data platform.
🔗 www.purplefrogsystems.com/2026/02/micr...
In this #FrogBlog, James shows why configuring a case insensitive Warehouse improves query reliability and development consistency. Set it right BEFORE building your data platform.
🔗 www.purplefrogsystems.com/2026/02/micr...
March 11, 2026 at 4:19 PM
A small #MicrosoftFabric setting can save hours of troubleshooting⚙️
In this #FrogBlog, James shows why configuring a case insensitive Warehouse improves query reliability and development consistency. Set it right BEFORE building your data platform.
🔗 www.purplefrogsystems.com/2026/02/micr...
In this #FrogBlog, James shows why configuring a case insensitive Warehouse improves query reliability and development consistency. Set it right BEFORE building your data platform.
🔗 www.purplefrogsystems.com/2026/02/micr...
Blank rows breaking your #PowerBI visuals?
Callum shares a DAX trick to fill gaps with the last known value in his latest #FrogBlog. This is ideal for tracking daily metrics like membership counts.
Problem solved.
🔗 www.purplefrogsystems.com/2025/09/fill...
Callum shares a DAX trick to fill gaps with the last known value in his latest #FrogBlog. This is ideal for tracking daily metrics like membership counts.
Problem solved.
🔗 www.purplefrogsystems.com/2025/09/fill...
September 15, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Blank rows breaking your #PowerBI visuals?
Callum shares a DAX trick to fill gaps with the last known value in his latest #FrogBlog. This is ideal for tracking daily metrics like membership counts.
Problem solved.
🔗 www.purplefrogsystems.com/2025/09/fill...
Callum shares a DAX trick to fill gaps with the last known value in his latest #FrogBlog. This is ideal for tracking daily metrics like membership counts.
Problem solved.
🔗 www.purplefrogsystems.com/2025/09/fill...