Groningen Microsoft Data Meetup-groep

Whenever you start a new Power BI project, you must choose the right model type — a decision that shapes all the work that follows.

This session explores the world of Power BI model types, focusing on the differences between Import, DirectQuery, and Composite models. We examine the limitations, advantages, and requirements of each model to provide a clear decision guideline for when to use each one.

This session aims Power BI developers, data analysts, BI architects, and anyone interested in maximizing the efficiency and flexibility of their Power BI solutions.

By the end of this session, atttendees will
* know the main differences between Import, DirectQuery and Composit models
* be able to choose (wisely) the right model for a given task
* understand the impact on report design, user experience and governance

If you want to avoid classic model type mishapsbthis session is for you. Make your users (and database admins) happy and choose wisely!

The demand for "instant data" in Microsoft Fabric presents a critical architectural choice: Real-Time Intelligence, Mirroring, Shortcuts, or Direct Lake? Each option carries a different meaning of "real-time", with major implications for latency, cost, and complexity. Critically, we'll examine end-to-end latency from source to dashboard - because to your business users, data isn't "real-time" until they can actually see it.

Too often, teams face a fundamental disconnect: Business stakeholders want their data now, without a clear understanding of the trade-offs, while data teams struggle to translate those needs into the right technical patterns.

This session cuts through the confusion with hard data. We move beyond theory and marketing terms to benchmark what "real-time" actually means across Fabric's ecosystem. You'll see a direct comparison that answers the critical questions:

• Which option delivers true real-time, and which are "close enough"?
• What is the concrete latency and cost of shaving off additional seconds?
• When does a "pseudo real-time" solution like Mirroring or a Shortcut become the smarter, more pragmatic choice than a full streaming pipeline?

We'll present a clear decision matrix, empowering you to match your architecture to actual requirements - not fantasies. Learn how to deliver the speed your business genuinely needs, without over-engineering or overspending.