maart 06, 2025
I work with clients across industries — from financial services to manufacturing to retail — and they all struggle with one critical issue: a lack of a unified data platform.
Some organizations are further along than others, but every company faces the same challenges:
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What is our single source of truth?
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How do we ensure the right people have the right access?
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How can we use AI safely and responsibly to extract insights from our data?
As a C-level executive, you know real-time, accurate data is key to decision-making. Without a strong foundation, you’re making calls based on incomplete or outdated information.
That’s where Microsoft Fabric comes in. With continuous advancements and expanded capabilities, Fabric can support your data strategy — no matter your starting point or the compliance and privacy regulations you must follow.
OneLake: A single source of truth
No more scattered, siloed data. OneLake lets you manage and access data seamlessly across your organization. Whether you need to move and transform data with Fabric Data Factory, mirror it, or enable remote access with Shortcuts, OneLake keeps everything in sync.
And just announced: new access control features. Now, you can set permissions once and enforce them across Fabric. Define custom roles with row- and column-level security, ensuring users only see the data they’re authorized to access — whether querying via SQL or building Power BI reports.
Recommended sessions:
Fabric Copilot: Now available for all SKUs
Previously available only on F64 and above, Fabric Copilot is now open to all SKUs. While you should monitor usage costs, this AI-powered assistant can dramatically enhance Power BI reporting and let you chat with your data—turning insights into action faster than ever.
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AI Copilots: Accelerating Business Outcomes with Fabric - Microsoft Fabric Community Conference
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Transforming Data into Insights with Power BI Copilot - Microsoft Fabric Community Conference
Automate to innovate
Standardized, repeatable processes help streamline operations, enhance security, and boost team efficiency. With Fabric’s latest CI/CD enhancements, your team can:
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Leverage variable libraries for workspaces
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Enable service principal support for GitHub
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Utilize new Fabric APIs for phased deployment pipelines
And now, with the new Fabric CLI, you can automate and script Fabric management with ease.
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What are you excited to learn at FabCon?
Join us at FabCon 2025, March 31 – April 2, to explore the latest in Fabric and how it can transform your data strategy.
Can’t attend? Let’s connect — I’ll send you a customized recap with key takeaways that matter most to your business.
