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At White Box, we’re passionate about data analysis & visualisation and we like to showcase this through our Data Stories.

Our blog posts cover diverse topics but all have data analysis and visualisation as the backbone to the thoughts and insights we uncover.

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From Data to Decisions: How Executive Dashboards Should Be Structured
August 11, 2026
From Data to Decisions: How Executive Dashboards Should Be Structured
August 11, 2026

Executives rarely need more data. They need a clearer view of what the data is telling them, what has changed and where their attention is required. That distinction is important when designing an executive dashboard.

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August 11, 2026
Getting Your Data AI-Ready (Without Starting From Scratch)
July 22, 2026
Getting Your Data AI-Ready (Without Starting From Scratch)
July 22, 2026

A common misconception is that businesses need perfectly organised, enterprise-grade data before they can benefit from AI. While strong data foundations certainly improve outcomes, perfection isn't the goal.

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July 22, 2026
The True Cost of Spreadsheet Reporting in Australian Businesses
July 3, 2026
The True Cost of Spreadsheet Reporting in Australian Businesses
July 3, 2026

As businesses grow, spreadsheet reporting often becomes an expensive bottleneck that consumes valuable time, increases business risk and limits the ability to make informed decisions.

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July 3, 2026
Unlock Dynamic Dashboards with Power BI Parameters
July 28, 2025
Unlock Dynamic Dashboards with Power BI Parameters
July 28, 2025

Learn how to use Power BI parameters to build dynamic, user-friendly dashboards. This guide covers Power Query, field, and what if parameters with practical use cases.

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July 28, 2025
Power BI vs Tableau: Which Tool is Right for Your Business?
July 14, 2025
Power BI vs Tableau: Which Tool is Right for Your Business?
July 14, 2025

Power BI and Tableau are two of the most popular business intelligence tools, but which one suits your business best? We compare their usability, visualisation, data integration, report sharing, and pricing to help you make an informed choice.

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July 14, 2025
Storytelling with Data: Turning Numbers into Narratives
June 17, 2025
Storytelling with Data: Turning Numbers into Narratives
June 17, 2025

Data storytelling is the art of translating raw data into a meaningful message, helping teams align, make decisions faster, and communicate insights more persuasively.

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June 17, 2025
AWS vs. Azure vs. Google Cloud: Which Cloud Platform is Best for Analytics?
June 10, 2025
AWS vs. Azure vs. Google Cloud: Which Cloud Platform is Best for Analytics?
June 10, 2025

Compare AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud to find out which cloud platform offers the best tools, performance, and value for your analytics strategy.

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June 10, 2025
10 Common Power BI Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
May 8, 2025
10 Common Power BI Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
May 8, 2025

Struggling with slow, cluttered, or confusing Power BI dashboards? Discover 10 common mistakes businesses make in Power BI—and how to avoid them to build faster, clearer, and more impactful reports.

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May 8, 2025

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Here’s a last look at the finals through the tears of the runners-up.

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AFL Grand Final: the 'premiership quarter' and other myths

At White Box, we don’t mind a bit of sport. If there’s a ball in motion we’ll have a look at it, and footy finals time provides plenty of talking points.

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It started with a quick online price comparison ahead of a lunch time retail run. That’s where SHEIN suddenly popped up – if the appearance of an ad for the world’s largest online retailer can be said to be ‘sudden’.

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