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Microsoft introduces Fabric: The Data Analytics for the Era of AI

Are you curious about analytics and AI? Well, get ready to dive into Microsoft Fabric! Today we'll introduce you to an awesome new platform that makes data analytics super easy to understand and use. Lets go!

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Regardless of where you are in the world, we're surrounded by tons of data.From our smartphones to the apps we use, data is everywhere. Microsoft Fabric is an all-in-one analytics platform that brings together different tools and technologies to help organizations make the most of their data. I imagine it's like having a BI superpower that unlocks your data.Fabric is an end-to-end analytics platform that seamlessly integrates Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics and Power BI into a unified product.

Here's what makes Microsoft Fabrics Special:

Complete Analytics Platform: Fabric offers a single product with a unified experience and architecture, eliminating the need to integrate multiple products from different vendors.As a Software-as-a-service(SaaS) solution, it automatically integrates and optimizes all the necessary capabilities, enabling users to derive real business value within minutes.

Lake-Centric and Open: Fabric simplifies the management and operation of data lakes through its built-in multi-cloud data lake, OneLake. This intuitive data hub reduces data duplication and provides centralized governance and compliance. Moreover, Fabric's commitment to open data formats ensures flexibility and compatibility across analytics offerings.

Powered by AI: Microsoft Fabric leverages Azure OpenAI Service to infuse AI capabilities at every layer. With Copilot, users can employ conversational language to create dataflows, generate code, build machine learning models, and visualize results. Copilot respects organizations' security, compliance, and privacy policies, ensuring data protection.

Empowering Business Users: Fabric deeply integrates with Microsoft 365 applications, making it easier for everyone in the organization to make data-driven decisions. With Power BI as a core component, relevant data from OneLake is easily accessible within applications like Excel, Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Saves Money: Microsoft Fabric is designed to be cost-effective. It uses computing power efficiently, so you don't waste resources. This means you get all the cool features without breaking the bank.

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Microsoft Fabric is already making waves among leading organizations across industries. Ferguson, a prominent distributor of plumbing supplies, has significantly reduced delivery time by consolidating their analytics stack with Fabric. T-Mobile, a major wireless communications provider, is excited about eliminating data silos and unlocking new insights. Aon, a global professional services provider, looks forward to simplifying their analytics stack and adding more value to their business.
For existing Microsoft analytics solutions, such as Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Data Explorer, Fabric represents an evolution in the form of a simplified SaaS solution. Customers can upgrade to Fabric at their own pace while benefiting from the robustness of the existing PaaS offerings. Embark on your data analytics journey with Microsoft Fabric today!

P.S - After July 1, 2023, Fabric will be enabled for all Power BI tenants!

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