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Introducing Markers in Azure Maps for Power BI

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Microsoft announcing a powerful new capability in the Azure Maps Visual for Power BI: Markers . This feature makes it easier than ever for organizations to create compelling, data-driven location stories—without the need for complex GIS tools. With Markers , you can: Use meaningful icons or custom images instead of basic shapes to represent deliveries, facilities, or assets—think trucks, warehouses, or alerts. Scale marker sizes dynamically to reflect metrics such as shipment volume, population density, or sales performance. Customize colors and transparency for better contrast and seamless integration with your map. Assign distinct icons per category , making reports more visually informative and easier to interpret. Real-world use cases Logistics and Supply Chain : Visualize delivery routes and shipment volumes with truck icons that automatically scale based on shipment size. Utilities and Operations : App...

Microsoft Virtual Training Day: Introduction to Microsoft Power Platform

When February 12, 2026 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | (GMT-07:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada) 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada) 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) February 13, 2026 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM | (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM | (GMT-07:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada) 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM | (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada) 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM | (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) Delivery language(s):  English Closed captioning language(s):  简体中文 ,   English ,   Français ,   Deutsch ,   한국어 ,   Português ,   Español ,   日本語 Gain the skills and knowledge to evolve the way you work with AI at a free Microsoft Virtual Training Day from Microsoft Learn. Join us at Introduction to Microsoft Power Platform , where you'll learn how to strengthen ...

Microsoft Virtual Training Day: Create Agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio

When January 28, 2026 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | (GMT) Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | (GMT+01:00) Brussels, Copenhagen, Madrid, Paris 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | (GMT+02:00) Helsinki, Kyiv, Riga, Sofia, Tallinn, Vilnius 12:00 – 3:00 PM | (GMT+03:00) Kuwait, Riyadh 1:00 – 4:00 PM | (GMT+04:00) Abu Dhabi, Muscat January 29, 2026 9:00 – 11:30 AM | (GMT) Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM | (GMT+01:00) Brussels, Copenhagen, Madrid, Paris 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM | (GMT+02:00) Helsinki, Kyiv, Riga, Sofia, Tallinn, Vilnius 12:00 – 2:30 PM | (GMT+03:00) Kuwait, Riyadh 1:00 – 3:30 PM | (GMT+04:00) Abu Dhabi, Muscat Delivery language(s):  English Closed captioning language(s):  简体中文 ,   English ,   Français ,   Deutsch ,   日本語 ,   한국어 ,   Español ,   Português Gain the skills and knowledge to evolve the way you work with AI at a free Microsoft Virtual Training Day from Microsoft Learn. Join u...

Editing Semantic Models in the Power BI Service (Generally Available)

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Semantic model editing in the Power BI service is now generally available, bringing core modeling capabilities to the web. Create New Semantic Models in the Web You can now create new import semantic models from over 100 connectors, all within your browser. Getting started: 1. Navigate to the Create page and select Get data. This will launch the  modern Power Query Get Data experience  for you to discover and connect to data including sources like Excel, SharePoint, SQL Server, and more! 2. Choose your data source and configure connection settings. 3. Select the tables you want included in your semantic model. From here you have the following 3 options: Option 1: Create a report This option takes you into the report editing experience in the Power BI service. Here, you can immediately start building a report on top of your newly created semantic model. The report editor provides all the familiar tools for designing visuals, adding filters, and customizing your report layout—ri...

Calendar-based time intelligence: time intelligence, tailored (Preview)

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Time-based analysis is at the heart of business intelligence. Whether you’re comparing sales from two years ago, analyzing last month’s performance, or calculating totals for the current quarter, time intelligence is essential. While Power BI has long supported time-based calculations,  existing functions  come with limitations: No built-in support for week-based calculations. Requirement for a continuous date table. Limited flexibility for non-Gregorian calendars (e.g., fiscal, lunar, retail). Introducing  calendar-based time intelligence —a powerful and flexible way to work with any calendar structure in Power BI.   What Are Calendars? In Power BI, calendars define which columns in a table represent specific time attributes, enabling customized time-based analysis. You can define multiple calendars on any table, giving you full control over how time is segmented and analyzed.   Key Benefits Works with any calendar: Gregorian, shifted Gregorian, retail (44...

Deep Dive into Editing Semantic Models in the Power BI Service (Generally Available)

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Mac users, rejoice — semantic model editing in the Power BI service is now generally available, bringing core modeling capabilities to the web. Create New Semantic Models in the Web You can now create new import semantic models from over 100 connectors, all within your browser. Getting started: 1. Navigate to the Create page and select Get data. This will launch the  modern Power Query Get Data experience  for you to discover and connect to data including sources like Excel, SharePoint, SQL Server, and more! 2. Choose your data source and configure connection settings. 3. Select the tables you want included in your semantic model. From here you have the following 3 options: Option 1: Create a report This option takes you into the report editing experience in the Power BI service. Here, you can immediately start building a report on top of your newly created semantic model. The report editor provides all the familiar tools for designing visuals, adding filters, and customi...