From Excel to Real-Time Insights Using Databricks, ThoughtSpot and Power BI

Discover how to transform static Excel reporting with outdated data into a real-time advanced analytics architecture in this 33-minute conference talk. Learn about building a platform using Databricks Delta Live Tables and streaming data, comparing the benefits of Databricks to traditional RDBMS stacks, and enabling end-user data interaction through ThoughtSpot and Power BI. Explore the journey of Europris, Norway's leading discount variety retailer, in implementing a "self-service concept" for reports and analytics. Gain valuable insights on data ingestion, processing, and structuring techniques for optimal usage and visualization. Understand how this solution empowered 280 store managers and 80 analysts to interact with data monthly, addressing previously underserved groups from a data perspective.