Coeo Conversations Podcast
19 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -Coeo Conversations provides data platform and BI professionals with expert insight to help them improve their skills and build on their knowledge. The podcast features the Coeo team (plus special guests) talking about different topics within Power BI, SQL Server, Azure and beyond.
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Coeo Conversations Podcast - A Recap of SQLBits 2022
April 22, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBThis episode of the Coeo podcast is hosted by Justin Langford along with our team: Victoria Holt, Jessica Healey and Niall Quinn. They discuss the concept of hybrid events, and we hear from the team on their initial thoughts, expectations, and key takeaways. As Victoria aptly mentions, the SQLBits event is in many ways 'the event of the year'! With a mixture of novice and seasoned attendees, this conversation takes a deep dive into some of our teams' expectations prior to arrival, honest im...
Breaking the Bias - International Women's Day 2022
March 03, 2022 00:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBJoin primary speaker Julie Phillipps in conversation with Fiona Lim (alliance manager at Coeo) as they discuss breaking the bias ahead of International Women’s day! As we well know, we each have a collective responsibility to navigate our biased language, actions, and thoughts. Through this conversation, we hope to raise self-awareness and help others recognise what bias looks like in themselves and how to approach it consciously. The thoughts expressed throughout this episode of the Coeo...
The Business Value of Data with Robin Sutara, Chief Data Officer, Microsoft
November 17, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBDespite being one of the greatest assets to modern companies, a common struggle businesses face is how to obtain value from their data. Join us, along with special guest Robin Sutara as we discuss everything from her relocation, her role as Chief Data Officer, and maximising the value of business data. How does Microsoft empower its customers to drive the business value out of their data? How are they working alongside partners to facilitate the best possible customer experience? Listen as ...
Data Retail Trends and the Pandemic
September 29, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBThe retail industry is undergoing some radical changes right now, and one of the biggest trends to come out of it has been the rise of data in retail – or rather, how retailers are collecting, using, and selling their customers’ personal data. That’s why we’re here to talk about the most important trends in data retail that happened during Covid over the last 18 months. Learn about these trends, what they mean for your business, and how you can capitalise on them! Where are we seeing these...
What is data governance: the benefits and how to get started
September 12, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBData Governance is central to enabling success in the management of data. It allows your business to gain more control over its data assets, provide assured data quality and improve the efficiency of how the data is used. Following the Latest Best Practice We can assess where you are on that journey and help drive adoption of data governance in the business. To ensure success in this area we follow DAMA-DMBoK (Data Management Book of Knowledge), which is a comprehensive guide to internatio...
Azure Digital Transformation podcast (with Michael Brehony from Microsoft)
August 09, 2021 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBThe construction industry has seen some interesting use cases and case studies when it comes to the role of data. Michael Brehony, Azure Specialist – Data & AI at Microsoft, discusses sustainability as a focus area for these innovations, not just in construction but across many industries. Companies are now starting to take more responsibility for their impact on each other and the planet. Striving for low-cost or no-cost solutions to offset the environmental or social impacts of their acti...
Data in Financial Services and Insurance (with James Ryder)
April 27, 2021 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBThe financial services industry - including insurance and asset management - is undergoing a shift towards seeing data as an asset and embracing cloud technology. The Covid-19 pandemic has acted as a catalyst for these changes as organisations have been forced to adapt to a new way of working. James Ryder - Principal Client Manager for Coeo's Financial Services team - and Justin Langford discuss recent trends they have seen within finance organisations. James said: "If we look at some of ...
Managed Services for Data Platforms (with Kieran Sutherland)
March 30, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBDiscover why migrating to a cloud platform comes with its own set of challenges and the considerations that companies need to make when selecting a managed services provider. Kieran Sutherland - Commercial Lead for Coeo's Dedicated Support Service - talks about the myths around cloud migration, trends we see within companies seeking managed services and the support that Coeo's team can provide. Find out more: Raving Fans! By Kenneth Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles A Match Made in Heaven: Ma...
Simplifying Business Processes with Power Apps (with Ben Edwards)
December 15, 2020 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBMicrosoft's Power Apps platform enables anyone to build and share low-code apps and is especially useful for automating simple business processes. Ben Edwards - a Data Platform Engineer at Coeo - explains how he used Power Apps to help a client save time and increase efficiency within their finance team. Find out more: Microsoft Power Platform: Learning Resources Power Apps blogs from the Coeo team
Data Platform Modernisation (with Simon Osborne)
November 24, 2020 10:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBCoeo's Simon Osborne (Cloud, Data & AI Architect) explores the benefits of modern data platforms, how organisations can embark on their modernisation journey and the future of SQL Server as a Microsoft product. Find out more: Microsoft Mechanics (YouTube) Azure Friday (YouTube) Coeo's Guide to Data Platform Modernisation
Azure Cognitive Services (with Jon Gurgul)
October 26, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBAzure Cognitive Services is Microsoft's family of AI services and cognitive APIs, designed to help developers build intelligent apps. These solutions try to mimic how the human mind thinks and works. Coeo Consultant Jon Gurgul explains the capabilities of these solutions and how we've used the them to support our clients, and gives his thoughts on the future of AI. Find out more: Azure Cognitive Services website Coeo's Analytics and AI services
Power BI Adoption and Data Governance (with Nick Anderton, M&G)
July 17, 2020 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBM&G is an international savings and investment company who adopted Power BI after migrating to Azure. They are members of Microsoft's Power BI Customer Advisory Board. Nick Anderton, Head of Data Services at M&G, talks about the company's approach to data governance, the challenges of data ownership in finance companies and their Power BI journey so far. Want to find out more? Here are some useful links from this episode: Microsoft Power BI Ideas Guy in a Cube Chris Webb's BI Blog Lon...
Data DevOps (with Redgate's DBAle podcast team and Andy Jones)
March 17, 2020 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBChris Kerswell and Chris Unwin from Redgate's DBAle podcast, and Coeo's Principal Consultant Andy Jones share their knowledge of Data DevOps. Want to find out more? Here are some useful links from this episode: The 2020 State of Database DevOps The Phoenix Project The Netflix Tech Blog The SQL Community Slack Channel The DevOps Handbook
Life as a Data Platform Specialist (with Christian Bowman and Jake Hedges)
December 17, 2019 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.35 MBChristian and Jake from Coeo's Dedicated Support team chat about life as a Data Platform Specialist, and give their tips for managing your own estates and broadening your knowledge.
Life as a Data Platform Specialist (with Christian Bowman and Jake Hedges)
December 17, 2019 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.35 MBChristian and Jake from Coeo's Dedicated Support team chat about life as a Data Platform Specialist, and give their tips for managing your own estates and broadening your knowledge.
The Data Platform Community (with Raul Gonzalez Gonzalez)
November 27, 2019 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBRaul - who co-runs the Reading Microsoft Data Platform User Group - talks to Justin about the importance of the data platform community and gives advice on how to get involved.
Moving to the Cloud (with Mike Parry, Trak Global)
September 26, 2019 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBTrak Global collect and interpret data from "black boxes" in vehicles to help organisations manage driver and vehicle risk. Infrastructure and Security Manager, Mike Parry talks to Justin about the challenges of moving the cloud and working with high volumes of data.
SQL Server 2008 End of Support (with James Boother)
June 17, 2019 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBJames Boother, Sales and Marketing Director at Coeo, talks about SQL Server 2008 End of Support, the risks to businesses and the options for remaining supported. You can find out more information about this at: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/cloud-platform/windows-sql-server-2008 https://info.coeo.com/sql-server-2008
The Life and Times of a Principal Consultant (with David Morrison)
May 23, 2019 13:00 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MBDavid Morrison, Principal Consultant at Coeo, explains how he got started in Business Intelligence, changes he's seen throughout his career, the impact of Power BI and his advice for those getting started within the industry.