First up, let’s get the disappointment out of the way: I’m really disappointed that I can’t meet up with people and network at Ignite. The benefits of speaking to attendees, vendors and Microsoft staff are immeasurable at the in person…
Ignite 2019 – Summary
This has been my 4th Ignite and I have to say, this year has been the best, not because of the announcements – there are always announcements – but because it has been building on what has been achieved over…
The wonders of community
Being back in the office on a Monday after attending a SQL Saturday Exeter is always fun because that is when I get to use some of the information that I have gained. There are always nuggets of information to…
Golden nuggets – SQL Saturday Exeter 2014
I returned yesterday from attending SQL Saturday 269 in Exeter. As always the SQL community has pulled together to provide a fantastic day of free training for the attendees. I always consider an event like this a success if I…
SQLBits X: A Welcome Information Overload
Recently I had the pleasure of attending SQL Bits X in London. If you have never been to a SQL Bits conference and you have an interest in SQL Server or Business Intelligence then you are missing out on the…