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Leveraging Image Analysis with Azure AI

By Dom Tuck / July 31, 2025

Exploring a practical application for Computer Vision in process automation Image validation and manual review are often overlooked sources of inefficiency. When teams are forced to sift through thousands of photos – whether from delivery drivers, field engineers or customers – it eats into valuable time, slows decisions and makes it harder to enforce consistent…

Understanding Fabric Capacity; Smoothing, Throttling and Overages

By Andy Taylor / July 9, 2025

You’ve successfully deployed your new Fabric data solution after weeks of gathering requirements, wrangling data, and designing reports. Scheduled extract, transform and load (ETL) processes run efficiently every hour. Everything appears to be running smoothly, delivering near real-time insights. The stakeholders love their new reports. But on day two, something changes. Dashboards start to feel sluggish.…

Harnessing DevOps for Business Intelligence and Power BI

By Andy McLean / June 17, 2025

Many organisations rely on data to steer critical decisions – but delivering trustworthy, up-to-date insight is rarely simple. Reports built in silos, manual deployment steps and inconsistent testing can slow down delivery and undermine trust. This is where applying DevOps principles to Business Intelligence (BI) makes a real difference. Already well known in software development…

Replacing Manual Paper Processes with Power Apps: A Practical Route to Digital Transformation 

By Joe Majoros / June 6, 2025

Across every industry, businesses are trying to work faster, smarter and with less waste. Despite this, many still rely on manual, paper-based processes – systems that slow people down, introduce errors and make day-to-day work harder than it should be.  Power Apps, Microsoft’s low-code/no-code application builder, replaces outdated paperwork with tailored digital tools. It helps…

9 New Power Apps Features You Might Have Missed

By Joe Majoros / April 25, 2025

Microsoft Power Apps continues to evolves at an impressive pace, delivering regular enhancements that often slip quietly under the radar. Although these smaller updates don’t always make headlines, they frequently deliver big improvements to your development experience, making everyday tasks faster, simpler and more intuitive. Here are nine recent Power Apps enhancements that are well…

Why a Data Warehouse is Critical to Realising the Full Potential of Power BI 

By Andy McLean / April 17, 2025

For organisations that rely on Power BI, the advantages are clear: fast visualisation, intuitive analysis and accessible insights. But despite Power BI’s proven strengths, many businesses underestimate the critical role of their underlying data architecture. A common pitfall is treating Power BI as a standalone solution – connecting directly to disparate sources without an organised,…

Shadow AI – Navigating Hidden Risks and Unlocking Opportunities

By James Orton / April 7, 2025

A recent BBC article highlighted a rising trend in workplaces: employees independently adopting AI tools without formal oversight, a phenomenon now known as “Shadow AI.” At Circyl, we have noticed that this unofficial adoption typically isn’t driven by employees looking to sidestep policies. Instead, it reflects a genuine desire to boost efficiency, speed, and creative output. While…

Navigating the Tech World as a Female Project Manager: My Journey from Art to Circyl

By Mollie Betteridge / March 4, 2025

In a world where technology is rapidly evolving, the role of a Project Manager is crucial in steering projects to success. As a woman in a predominantly male-dominated industry, my journey has been both challenging and rewarding. I hope my story can inspire others to pursue their passions, regardless of the obstacles they may face.…

Breaking Barriers: My Journey from Healthcare to Tech

By Rubina Kumari / March 4, 2025

At Circyl, we believe that diverse experiences fuel innovation and bring fresh perspectives to the tech industry. While progress has been made, barriers still exist in male-dominated fields like tech, making it essential to foster inclusivity and support. Leading up to Women’s Day, I want to share my unconventional journey into tech. Coming from a…

Dynamics 365: More Than Just a CRM – A Fully Bespoke Business Solution

By Andrew Morgans / February 19, 2025

For many years, businesses have relied on traditional Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems to drive interactions with their customers and manage data. However, as business needs have evolved, so too have the capabilities of these platforms to cover much more than traditional CRM activities. Dynamics 365 has emerged as a transformative solution that extends far…