550: The State Business Intelligence Platforms in the Age of AI

Explicit Measures Podcast · Jul 30, 2026 · 40m

Mike & Tommy dive into the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Analytics and BI, breaking down what Microsoft's 19th consecutive Leader recognition actually means in an era where every vendor claims to be AI-first. They explore whether the real story is Power BI, Fabric, or the broader Microsoft ecosystem, and tackle the central tension of whether AI is making BI more powerful or just more confusing. Tune in for a practical take on what data teams should do differently before letting agents answer business questions…