Apprenticeships arenβt just good for people.
Theyβre good for business.
As part of #NationalApprenticeshipWeek, our Director, Hollie, shares why apprenticeships help build skills, capability, and long-term value.
π₯ Watch the video below!πΈ
#NAW2026 #Apprenticeships #SkillsForLife #BusinessGrowth
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Incremental Refresh in #PowerBI = partitions + time windows:
πRetention window (history kept)
πRefresh window (recent data reprocessed)
Key point: It only works well if query folding pushes filters to the sourceβ
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Great breakdown by Tomπ
www.purplefrogsystems.com/2026/01/incr...
#DataEngineering
08.02.2026 12:11 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Our Director, Hollie, had a quick trip to London this weekπ
Great to join a digital roundtable with #MapleReviewUK. Huge thanks to #BTBusiness for hosting and #FSB for the invitation.
Lots of great conversations and takeaways you'll be sure to hear about soon!π
#Digital #Roundtable #Networking
05.02.2026 10:00 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Refreshing years of history every time? You donβt need to.
Tom explains Incremental Refresh in #PowerBI; how to reduce refresh times by only processing the βrecentβ slice of data (while keeping full history).
π Read: www.purplefrogsystems.com/2026/01/incr...
#MicrosoftFabric #DataAnalytics
04.02.2026 12:11 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Purple Frog migrated a legacy on-prem #SQLServer data platform to #MicrosoftAzure for a leading gym chain.
What was the outcome?
πFaster ETL via parallel processing
πImproved scalability
πReduced maintenance downtime
πRTO improved from 24+ hours to a few hours
Explore: www.purplefrogsystems.com
02.02.2026 14:03 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Looking forward to Data Toboggan this weekend!πΏ
Our Senior AI Engineer, Lewis, will be speaking on Responsible AI.
π€Register for free: www.datatoboggan.co.uk
31.01.2026 08:00 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
One question your data should answer instantly: Who is at risk of churn?
If it takes days to compile, youβre already too late.
#MicrosoftFabric, #AI and #PowerBI enable governed, near real-time churn monitoring so teams can intervene early.
30.01.2026 15:03 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A person with long blonde hair stands in front of a Purple Frog Systems-branded backdrop. They are wearing a navy jacket with the Global Leadership Committee logo on the chest and the GTIA.org logo on the sleeve, along with a patterned blouse underneath.
Proud to see our HR & InfoSec Director, Hollie Whittles, continuing her role as VP of the UK & Ireland Executive Council for #GTIA into 2026π₯³
Her leadership helps keep Purple Frog aligned with emerging trends and the future of tech.
#WeAreGTIA #ShareTheVibe
29.01.2026 10:01 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A Purple Frog Systems promotional graphic with a dark purple background. On the left, white text asks: βIs your data costing you opportunities?β followed by: βSolve it with a consultancy session by Purple Frog Systems.β Beneath this is additional text describing their data analytics consultancy services. On the right, there is an orange circle containing a stylised puzzle piece with a purple brainβandβcircuit icon.
Is your data costing you opportunities?π§
If reporting is slow, data is siloed, or teams canβt trust the numbers, a short consultancy session can help you get clarity and next steps.
Purple Frog Systems π www.purplefrogsystems.com
#DataStrategy #Analytics
28.01.2026 15:04 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Two Purple Frog Systems team members stand behind an exhibition table at an event. The table is covered with a black cloth featuring the Purple Frog data analytics logo. On the table are brochures, branded merchandise, a laptop, and a bowl of sweets. Behind them are two Purple Frog display banners promoting data analytics, Power BI expertise, and artificial intelligence services. A large red curtain forms the backdrop.
Great day at the careers fair at Haberdashersβ Adams π
Lewis Prince and Charlie-Mae Grimston represented Purple Frog Systems and spoke with students about careers in tech, different pathways into digital roles, and how skills develop over time.
There were some great questions and debates on #AI!π€
28.01.2026 11:47 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
YouTube video by Purple Frog Systems
How businesses can use Agentic AI to work smarter | MVP Lewis Prince
Missed our webinar βHow businesses can use #AgenticAI to work smarterβ? Recording is now live
Practical examples and live demos.
Perfect over lunchβοΈ
If AI is on your 2026 plan, you'll want to catch up below.
π€Watch here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Naj9...
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What does a career in data and digital actually look like day to day?π©π»βπ»
Last week, we welcomed students from #ShrewsburySchool to the Frogplex for a careers session focused on real roles and real work.
#STEM #Education #Apprentice #WorkExperience
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Client feedback like this is why we do what we do.
We helped Strategic Thought move from static Crystal Reports to interactive reports and dashboards, designed around their business needs.
π₯If your reporting needs modernising, letβs talk: www.purplefrogsystems.com#DataAnalytics #Reporting #PowerBI
24.01.2026 15:02 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Thanks to everyone who joined our webinar today on #AgenticAI and how #SMEs can adopt itβ
If you would like a FREE consultancy session to explore how #AI fits your business, get in touch here:
πhttps://www.purplefrogsystems.com/contact-us/
22.01.2026 14:50 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Our HR & InfoSec Director, Hollie Whittles, attended The Maple Review, representing #FSB members in discussions on how to make UK business support simpler and easier to navigateππΈπ
#TheMapleReview #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship
21.01.2026 17:01 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Promotional graphic featuring a person in a Purple Frog Systems polo shirt standing with arms crossed in front of a geometric, techβthemed background. The text reads: βUsing Synoptic Panel to Create DataβDriven Diagrams in Power BI.β The background includes hexagon patterns, abstract shapes, and a building with trees.
Standard maps donβt always cut it in #PowerBIπΊοΈ
Mattβs latest frog blog shows how to use Synoptic Panel (#OKVIZ) to turn SVG diagrams into interactive, data-driven visuals in Power BI.
Great for floorplans, layouts, and technical diagrams.
πExplore: www.purplefrogsystems.com/2026/01/usin...
21.01.2026 13:18 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Purple Frog + Quantum House = seriously coolπΈπ
20.01.2026 11:33 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
If you had 15 minutes with an AI engineer, what would you ask?π€
At the end of our #AgenticAI webinar, you can ask Senior AI Engineer & #MVP Lewis Prince anything about AI in business.
Register here π
π agentic-ai-for-smes.eventbrite.co.uk
#AI #SMEs #ArtificialIntelligence
15.01.2026 16:03 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
How SMEs can use Agentic AI to work smarter
A practical introduction to Agentic AI. Learn through real-world use cases, a live demo, and an open Q&A session at the end.
Before investing in #AI, it helps to understand whatβs practical and whatβs hype.
Our beginner-friendly #AgenticAI webinar shows real SME use cases, live demos, and plain-English explanations.
Hosted by #MicrosoftMVP Lewis Prince.
π agentic-ai-for-smes.eventbrite.co.uk #AIAdoption
12.01.2026 14:03 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Agree! Not everyone wants their photo uploaded to an AI system to train from. Uploading your own photo is fine, but ask others first!πΈ
12.01.2026 09:37 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Supporting stories
A new piece on our #ApprenticeshipsWork Supporting stories page from @holliewhittles.bsky.social at Purple Frog Systems about how effective younger apprentices have been there and about Hollie's own journey. www.edge.co.uk/apprenticesh...
04.12.2025 17:23 β π 1 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Today marks 20 years of Purple Frog Systems πΈπ
Weβre proud of the people, partnerships, and progress that have shaped our journey, and we're grateful to everyone who has been part of it along the way.
Thinking about working together in 2026?
π www.purplefrogsystems.com
11.01.2026 12:01 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Our Senior AI Engineer, Lewis Prince, went to Shrewsbury College, talking to students about what itβs really like to work as an #AI engineer, from day-to-day tasks to career paths.
Want to hear more from Lewis?
His next webinar is about Agentic on 22 Janπ
agentic-ai-for-smes.eventbrite.co.uk
10.01.2026 13:00 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
January is your window.
Fixing data foundations now saves pain later.
Better insight beats bigger dashboards.
Start 2026 the right way.
π www.purplefrogsystems.com
#DataAnalytics #2026
09.01.2026 11:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Curious about #AI but unsure where it fits?
Our live webinar shows how #AgenticAI works in real #SME scenarios, with demos and Q&A.
π
Thu 22 Jan | 12-1PM GMT | Online
π Sign up today: agentic-ai-for-smes.eventbrite.co.uk #DigitalGrowth
08.01.2026 12:11 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A snowy start as we hop out of hibernation and back into the year πΈβοΈ
06.01.2026 17:00 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Siloed data slows decisions.
OneLake in Microsoft Fabric creates a single data foundation for analytics, AI, and reporting.
One source. More trust.
Better data flow means better decisions.
π www.purplefrogsystems.com
#MicrosoftFabric #DataStrategy #AI #OneLake
06.01.2026 13:02 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Waiting on SQL scripts?
Low-severity RAISERROR shows progress instantly.
Our final tip in Day 12 of the Techmas Power BI advent calendar π
If you have any questions about the content over the past twelve days, do get in touch: www.purplefrogsystems.com/contact-us/ π
#SQLServer #PowerBI
05.01.2026 15:02 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0