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Important Update: Microsoft to Retire Cognitive Services and Azure ML for Power BI Dataflows by September 15, 2025

In July 2025, Microsoft announced a significant change that will impact organisations using AI and machine learning within Power BI Dataflows. Cognitive Services and Azure Machine Learning integrations will be fully retired by September 15, 2025.

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Microsoft September 2025 Updates: Smart, Safe and Seamless AI Adoption

Antares breaks down each update and shares what it means for organisations ready to modernise, streamline, and lead.

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Data Privacy in The age of Generative AI: Why Policies

AI innovation is powerful but data safety is critical. Learn how strong AI policies and secure tools like QBot protect your organisation’s information.

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Surviving and Thriving: My Top Takeaways from 50 Days in

In my first 50 days developing with PowerApps, I faced a range of challenges—from building complex navigation menus and managing data collections, to handling Power Automate integration and source control. Each obstacle taught me valuable lessons that have improved my workflow and app quality. In this post, I share practical tips and solutions for common PowerApps development issues, helping you avoid pitfalls and create more efficient, user-friendly apps.

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Important Update: Microsoft to Retire Cognitive Services and Azure ML

From September 15th 2025, Power BI users will no longer be able to create new models or apply transforms via cognitive services. There will also be a cessation of support.

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Microsoft July 2025 Updates: What's New and what it means

Antares breaks down each update and shares what it means for organisations ready to modernise, streamline, and lead.

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Antares Welcomes David Wilcox as New Non-Executive Board Member

David joins the Antares board in an advisory capacity, bringing a wealth of experience in strategic leadership, organisational optimisation and digital transformation that will be instrumental in shaping and driving the next phase of Antares’ growth.

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Microsoft June 2025 Updates: What You Need to Know

Microsoft's June 2025 updates bring exciting enhancements across SharePoint, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Fabric. These updates improve content management, user experience, and data performance, unlocking new possibilities for collaboration and productivity.

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Do More Good with Your Trusted AI Solution

Discover how QBot, built by Antares and powered by Microsoft, helped not for profits streamline HR and IT support through small but powerful changes. From SharePoint integration to secure access with SSO and MFA, this blog shows how not-for-profits can unlock time, insight, and impact—starting with better data.

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100,000 Conversations in: Here’s What Student Support Looks Like Today

What do 100,000 student chats reveal about support in education? QBot shares the patterns, pressure points, and what schools can do better.

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AI Takes Centre Stage: The Latest innovations from Microsoft Build

This blog breaks down the most relevant announcements from Microsoft Build 2025 and shows how your organisation can turn these AI innovations into meaningful outcomes.

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From Legacy DWH to Data Lake: A Tidy Migration Strategy

Avoid common pitfalls and ensure a successful migration by engaging stakeholders early and prioritising governance. Unlock new possibilities with a well-architected data lake that enhances scalability, flexibility, and efficiency.

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AI Agents Revolution: Moving Beyond Models to Intelligent Action in

Explore the revolutionary shift in AI technology with AI agents in 2025. Understand the transition from generative models to intelligent agents that take meaningful actions, and discover strategies for successful implementation.

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Data Privacy in The age of Generative AI: Why Policies

Surviving and Thriving: My Top Takeaways from 50 Days in

Important Update: Microsoft to Retire Cognitive Services and Azure ML

Microsoft July 2025 Updates: What's New and what it means

Antares Welcomes David Wilcox as New Non-Executive Board Member

Microsoft June 2025 Updates: What You Need to Know

Do More Good with Your Trusted AI Solution

100,000 Conversations in: Here’s What Student Support Looks Like Today

AI Takes Centre Stage: The Latest innovations from Microsoft Build

From Legacy DWH to Data Lake: A Tidy Migration Strategy

AI Agents Revolution: Moving Beyond Models to Intelligent Action in

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