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Fotios Machairas
Business Application Expert


How to Import Microsoft Lists Data into Dataverse Using Dataflows
As organizations adopt the Microsoft Power Platform, many begin with Microsoft Lists to manage operational data. However, as solutions become more sophisticated, storing information in Dataverse offers significant advantages, including improved security, scalability, relationships, and integration capabilities. One of the easiest ways to move data from Microsoft Lists into Dataverse is through Dataflows. Dataflows provide a low-code method for extracting, transforming, and lo
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Jul 142 min read


Getting Started with Microsoft Lists: Organize and Track Your Data Efficiently
Managing information effectively is essential for any business, team, or individual project. While spreadsheets have traditionally been the go-to solution for organizing data, Microsoft Lists offers a more modern and collaborative approach within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Microsoft Lists is a powerful application designed to help users track information, manage tasks, and organize business processes through customizable lists. Whether you're tracking projects, managing inv
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Jun 302 min read


Exporting Reports from a Power BI App to PDF. From BI capabilities to the business gap!
Executives don’t always have time to open dashboards and explore data. They need insights in a format that is immediate, familiar, and easy to share even with externals or print. That’s why Power BI allows you to export reports directly into the formats people already use every day, PDF, PowerPoint, and Excel. Why This Matters Different audiences consume information differently: PDF is ideal for static sharing with stakeholders. PowerPoint fits naturally into business present
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Jun 142 min read


How to Create and Customize a View in Dataverse
In Microsoft Dataverse, views define how users see and interact with data. A view is essentially a filtered and structured representation of a table, allowing users to focus only on the most relevant information. In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a view, customize columns, reorganize data, and publish your changes. Creating a View A view is used to display data from a Dataverse table in a structured format. To create a new view, you start by selecting the desired
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Jun 12 min read


How to Create a Dataverse Table and Configure Columns
Microsoft Dataverse is the core data platform of the Power Platform. It provides a secure and scalable way to store business data used across Power Apps, Power Automate, and other Microsoft services. In this guide, you will learn how to create a custom Dataverse table and properly configure its columns using the correct data types. This is one of the most important foundational steps when building professional Power Platform solutions. Creating a Dataverse Table The first ste
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Jun 12 min read


Your Digital Assistant for Eliminating Repetitive Work (RPA and Power Automate Desktop)
RPA stands for Robotic Process Automation. Despite the name, it has nothing to do with physical robots. It refers to software that automates repetitive, rule-based tasks by mimicking human interactions with computer systems. “RPA is not a physical robot. It is a digital assistant that works inside your computer, doing repetitive tasks exactly like a human user.” With Microsoft Power Automate Desktop, RPA is implemented directly on your computer. It becomes a digital assistant
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May 32 min read


Global Azure 2026 "Simplifying Azure AI for Citizen Developers", Insights from Athens
I recently had the opportunity to speak at Global Azure 2026, hosted at Technopolis Athens, part of a worldwide community-driven event bringing together professionals to explore the latest innovations in Microsoft Azure. Global Azure is a global knowledge-sharing initiative that connects developers, IT professionals, and business leaders, creating a space where technology meets real-world business challenges. In my session, “Simplifying Azure AI for Citizen Developers”, I foc
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May 12 min read
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