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by AI Governance and Data Security Show (AI Governance and Data Security Show) on 18/06/2026 at 12:00

In today’s digital landscape, the rise of Shadow AI poses new challenges for companies. Many are excited about the productivity gains AI tools can offer, but with that comes the responsibility of ensuring data is secure. The key? You need a solid data governance strategy that includes everything […]

by AI Governance and Data Security Show (AI Governance and Data Security Show) on 16/06/2026 at 18:56

Introducing the AI Governance & Data Security Show. Practical insights on securing AI, governing data, and managing Gen AI risk in Microsoft 365 and beyond. Subscribe for real-world guidance on: - AI governance - Data security - Microsoft 365 compliance - Gen AI risk management […]

by villezekeviking (Ville Gullstrands blogg) on 01/04/2026 at 06:31

Field parameters are a great way to give your end users the ability to customize their reporting experience in Power BI. The possibilities are enormous! Let’ me show you how easily you can make a customizable report using Field parameters and bookmarks! Imagine a dataset like this: Head into […]

by villezekeviking (Ville Gullstrands blogg) on 05/11/2025 at 13:43

Many years ago I made a DAX calendar blogpost. I’ve been using that calendar table for many reports since then. Now it’s on like page 4 of the blog or something and it’s annoying to make all the clicks needed to get to it. Clearly the best solution is to make a new blogpost and

by villezekeviking (Ville Gullstrands blogg) on 24/10/2025 at 12:30

Yes, you read the title correct. I know you might think “but.. RLS will remove the rows completely, not just filter it out”. Let me just outline the use case before I jump into the creative solution. You have a report. Users look into this report and they’re allowed to see data that regards […]

by AI Governance and Data Security Show (AI Governance and Data Security Show) on 09/09/2025 at 08:51

Title: Purview Data Retention with Susan Lamb | All Things M365 Compliance Description: What happens when data governance meets real-world complexity? In this episode of All Things M365 Compliance, @Nikki and I sit down with Susan Lamb to unpack the considerations and configurations of Microsoft […]

by villezekeviking (Ville Gullstrands blogg) on 05/09/2025 at 13:12

When we talk about RLS, the first thing that comes to mind might be to set rules like “if your username matches this, you can see ‘your own’ data” or we’ll make a rule that simply says “Company = Contoso” and then we have to put people in that roles to make them see Contoso.

by AI Governance and Data Security Show (AI Governance and Data Security Show) on 03/09/2025 at 09:43

🎙️ All Things M365 Compliance Podcast 🎙️ Episode Title: Unlocking the Full Potential of Purview for Teams Private Channels in Microsoft Teams. In this episode, Nikki and Ryan explore the latest enhancements to private channels in Microsoft Teams, as detailed in […]

by AI Governance and Data Security Show (AI Governance and Data Security Show) on 19/08/2025 at 12:00

Title: Common Mistakes in Data Loss Prevention – What You Might Be Getting Wrong! Guest: Ewelina Paczkowska Description: Are your Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies truly protecting your organisation’s sensitive data? In this episode, I dive into the most frequent mistakes professionals make […]

by Ståle Hansen (Ståle Hansen) on 23/06/2025 at 18:36

by villezekeviking (Ville Gullstrands blogg) on 18/06/2025 at 12:30

We all strive for what really matters in life, enriching data, so I understand that I already preach to the choir with this blog post 😉 If you are however in that outlier percent of people with other, weird, interests in life, let me introduce you to what I mean by “Observation Table” and why

by villezekeviking (Ville Gullstrands blogg) on 27/05/2025 at 19:13

I woke up one morning and had the urge to create a Power BI template for Prompt Buddy. You know how it is. This is not the story of how you install it. The Power BI Template file can be found on GitHub from the link above including installation instructions. This is the story of

by AI Governance and Data Security Show (AI Governance and Data Security Show) on 30/04/2025 at 15:00

Title: Shadow AI, Culture Change, and Compliance: Securing the Future with Rafah Knight Description: Shadow AI is already here! Are you ready for it? In this episode of All Things M365 Compliance, Nikki Chapple and Ryan John Murphy are joined by Rafah Knight, founder of Secure AI, to explore […]

by AI Governance and Data Security Show (AI Governance and Data Security Show) on 24/04/2025 at 13:00

🚀 New Episode Alert! 🚀 Description: Hello everyone! In this episode, we take an in-depth look at the updates for the Microsoft SC-401 Certified Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate exam. Whether you're preparing for the exam or just curious about the changes, this […]

by villezekeviking (Ville Gullstrands blogg) on 11/04/2025 at 12:37

I’ve faced this scenario so often, it’s time for a blog post about it! The issue is that sometimes the data I want in my table is split into multiple sources. Here’s a sample example with only 10 rows for simplicity. I have users and meta data on each user. All good, right? Wrong. It’s

by AI Governance and Data Security Show (AI Governance and Data Security Show) on 13/03/2025 at 14:00

Title: Microsoft Information Protection - In the Centre of It All! Description: Welcome to the latest episode of Microsoft Information Protection, In the Centre of It All! 🎙️ In this episode: we dive deep into how Microsoft Information Protection (MIP) is the main focus of a comprehensive […]

by villezekeviking (Ville Gullstrands blogg) on 05/03/2025 at 21:04

I recently got pulled into the rabbit hole that is chess and mainly the analytics of it. I’m still a terrible player by all accounts. As I visioned all things you could potentially do with PGN (Portable Game Notation) data, I realized this type of number crunching might be better suited for […]

by AI Governance and Data Security Show (AI Governance and Data Security Show) on 19/02/2025 at 12:00

Title: Mastering Purview Exact Data Match with Ewelina Paczkowska - All Things M365 Compliance Description: Welcome to "All Things M365 Compliance"! In this episode, we explore the intricacies of Microsoft Purview's Exact Data Match (EDM) with our special guest, Ewelina Paczkowska. Discover how […]

by AI Governance and Data Security Show (AI Governance and Data Security Show) on 09/12/2024 at 12:11

Title: Ignite 2024 Purview Review - All Things M365 Compliance Introduction: In this episode of "All Things M365 Compliance," we dive into the key announcements and updates from Microsoft Ignite 2024, focusing on Microsoft Purview. We'll explore the latest features, enhancements, and […]

by AI Governance and Data Security Show (AI Governance and Data Security Show) on 05/12/2024 at 13:32

We talk to Sebastian Zamorano regarding the rich reports you can pull from Purview. There is a number of amazing reports that you can pull through from labelling, to admin access. This is a must for anyone wanting additional reporting from Purview. There's even a set up guide in the GitHub Link […]

by villezekeviking (Ville Gullstrands blogg) on 03/12/2024 at 21:44

I feel like parameters in Power BI are way under utilized! I’m not talking about the ones in Power Query now but rather the ones that used to be named “What-if”, before field parameters were added. Parameters are a great way to allow your report users the ability to simulate outcomes! I have […]

by villezekeviking (Ville Gullstrands blogg) on 29/11/2024 at 09:52

I had a discussion with my good friend and former colleague Mathilda Bäckman today regarding Power Automate in Power BI. The idea is awesome! You put a button in your report and give the end user the ability to take action with filtered date from the report directly without having to export any […]

by AI Governance and Data Security Show (AI Governance and Data Security Show) on 02/10/2024 at 10:47

We talk to Microsoft Prod Group Engineer, Max Bombardier on Microsoft's new direction on their default approach to oversharing. In addition here are the links to the content and his LinkedIn profile Notes from engineering - Purview deployment models | […]

by AI Governance and Data Security Show (AI Governance and Data Security Show) on 21/08/2024 at 07:19

We talk to Bram about data protection and of course, Copilot. We all share our insights to date on how to manage data in M365, especially when wanting to adopt Copilot. Plus, we share some tips and tricks on SITs and Labelling.

by AI Governance and Data Security Show (AI Governance and Data Security Show) on 21/05/2024 at 08:44

by AI Governance and Data Security Show (AI Governance and Data Security Show) on 14/05/2024 at 14:30

by Ståle Hansen (Ståle Hansen) on 16/11/2023 at 19:37

I am at #MicrosoftIgnite 2023 and Microsoft announced the future of Planner and Loop. Now you can have a personal planner for your #GTD process! We need to talk about this and how it is evolving my #DigitalWellbeing model. Digital Wellbeing: 0:00 The new Planner: 00:48 Loop and personal plans: […]

by Ståle Hansen (Ståle Hansen) on 02/04/2022 at 03:16

I have defined 4 modules for #DigitalWellbeing in #Microsoft365. The fourth module is Notifications. Work is not a place, but a mindset. Learn how to tune your notifications in #MicrosoftTeams, on social media and on your #Android to avoid getting dragged in to work mode unintentionally. In this […]

by Ståle Hansen (Ståle Hansen) on 25/03/2022 at 17:21

I have defined 4 modules for #DigitalWellbeing in #Microsoft365. The third module is #MicrosoftTeams Culture. To work smart in Microsoft 365 you need to succeed with chat, channel collaboration and hybrid meetings with your team. In this deep dive session I show you: Digital Wellbeing: 0:00 The […]

by Ståle Hansen (Ståle Hansen) on 18/03/2022 at 17:05

I have defined 4 modules for #DigitalWellbeing in #Microsoft365. The second module is Process & Execute using #MicrosoftToDo and #OneNote with inspiration from #GTD and the #Pomodoro technique. In this deep dive session I show you: Digital Wellbeing: 0:00 Agenda: 5:40 Lists and List groups in […]

by Ståle Hansen (Ståle Hansen) on 12/03/2022 at 03:38

I have defined 4 modules for #DigitalWellbeing in #Microsoft365. The first module is capture in #MicrosoftToDo and #OneNote. In this deep dive session I show you Digital Wellbeing: 0:00 Agenda: 8:49 Set up To Do on your device: 10:22 Which account to use? 16:54 To Do vs OneNote vs Planner: 21:50 […]

by Ståle Hansen (Ståle Hansen) on 10/03/2022 at 23:27

#Shorts #Procrastination #tips #MicrosoftToDo #Android #Productivity #LifeHack #DigitalWellbeing #motivation #Twitter 🛒Books and devices from my videos: https://amzn.to/3KWtgT7 Amazon Affiliate shopping list☝️ 🔔 Subscribe for more productivity tips: […]

by Ståle Hansen (Ståle Hansen) on 10/03/2022 at 17:06

#Shorts #Procrastination #tips #MicrosoftToDo #Android #Productivity #LifeHack #DigitalWellbeing #motivation 🛒Books and devices from my videos: https://amzn.to/3KWtgT7 Amazon Affiliate shopping list☝️ 🔔 Subscribe for more productivity tips: […]

by Ståle Hansen (Ståle Hansen) on 09/03/2022 at 22:00

#Shorts #Procrastination #tips #MicrosoftToDo #Android #Productivity #LifeHack #DigitalWellbeing #motivation #selfleadership #Microsoft365 🛒Books and devices from my videos: https://amzn.to/3KWtgT7 Amazon Affiliate shopping list☝️ 🔔 Subscribe for more productivity tips: […]

by Ståle Hansen (Ståle Hansen) on 07/03/2022 at 19:38

There is a difference between having access to the tools in #Microsoft365 and work smart with #MicrosoftTeams, #MicrosoftToDo and optimizing your notifications. I have defined 4 modules for succeeding with #DigitalWellbeing. This video will introduce you to what Digital Wellbeing is all about and […]

by Ståle Hansen (Ståle Hansen) on 20/01/2022 at 00:50

I am a productivity enthusiast and I LOVE the #SurfaceDuo 2, being able to use two screens for apps and #MicrosoftTeams meetings are game changing. I also show you how #OneNote and #ToDo performs on the device and some gaming scenarios. Intro: 0:00 NFC: 0:16 Less context switching: 0:29 Unboxing: […]

by Ståle Hansen (Ståle Hansen) on 18/12/2021 at 03:04

Get ready for your well-deserved vacation, #DigitalWellbeing enthusiast, Ståle Hansen will walk you through these 5 steps to be mentally prepared for total disconnection and have a plan for what you are doing when getting back using #MicrosoftTeams, #MicrosoftToDo and #Outlook. Welcome: 0:00 How […]

by Ståle Hansen (Ståle Hansen) on 29/03/2021 at 05:45

Get ready for #HybridMeetings with the #EPOS Expand 80. This speaker device fits rooms up to 18 people with extension mics. Check out this video and learn what the focus beam technology does for the room audio👍 The certified for #MicrosoftTeams version is called Expand 80T, check out link […]

by Ståle Hansen (Ståle Hansen) on 23/03/2021 at 07:00

Did you know you can install #MicrosoftTeams web client as an app on the taskbar from Edge? You can add as many #Teams clients you want by using profiles too! Watch the video to learn this awesome #LifeHack Intro: 0:00 Install Microsoft Teams as an app from Edge! 0:12 Second use case, personal […]

by Ståle Hansen (Ståle Hansen) on 08/01/2021 at 08:00

The Pomodoro Time playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6SeshpCxLFFFq7Klttm61s6lVh4hjuFO The Pomodoro Technique is something everyone should know about and try to incorporate in their daily routine. In this video I show how I trigger a #PowerAutomate flow from #PowerShell to set the […]