The proof of the pudding is in the eating, they say. This is a podcast by Hiran de Silva. Narrated by Bill. In today’s landscape, we’re...
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This article reveals the most powerful capability of Excel today – a potential that many overlook. While most think of Excel as a tool for data...
Introduction to Data Visualization. In today’s digital landscape, data visualization has become a buzzword, often synonymous with software...
Unlocking the Power of Client-Server Architecture in Excel: How Microsoft Changed the Game
A sample module in the section ‘How We Got Here’ in the work-in-progress ‘The Story of Excel’. By Hiran de Silva. Narrated by...
Why Excel Tables Are Not Enough in Collaborative Environments: Rethinking Data Management for the Enterprise.
The question often arises: *Why not use Excel as a database?* It’s a simple, accessible tool, so why introduce the added complexity of a separate...
Breaking Down the Complexity Myth: How Excel’s Data Access Capabilities Are Surprisingly Simple and Powerful.
In this article, I’m addressing a critical misconception about a common yet powerful Excel solution: the client-server, hub-and-spoke model...
The REG Call Handler Challenge has sparked responses that diverge from my intent. While feedback from Tony Wong and others has been...
In many organizations, the purpose of modeling and reporting is often cited as providing actionable results. But what exactly does...
The Shiny New Thing and the Milton Keynes Sketch: A Lesson in Social Media Bias and Misdirection.
In this article, I want to address the bias prevalent in social media regarding certain topics and how this skews the knowledge base and conditioning...
Introduction Recently, a poll conducted by Paul Barnhurst sparked a heated debate on LinkedIn about the meaning of “cash flow statement.”...