Why all roads lead to Microsoft fabric?
At Data Crafters, we believe in using the right tools to drive real business impact, not just following trends. With unmatched breadth, cost efficiency, ease of adoption, and native Excel integration, Microsoft Fabric stands out as the unified data platform for modern enterprises.
In this exclusive session, Khaled Chowdhury, Principal at Data Crafters and a certified Chief Data Officer, shares his journey from analyst to transformation leader, explaining why Fabric isn't just another platform... It's the future of data.
Watch the webinar and discover why all roads lead to Fabric.
Let’s break it down why
Microsoft Fabric is for you
Transform how your organization integrates, analyzes, and leverages data with Microsoft Fabric—a unified platform tailored for seamless data journeys.
Your Data Reality: Why Microsoft Fabric is Built for You
Data Size Reality
Microsoft-Centric Workflow
Most Companies, Approximately 95% To 99%, Work With Datasets Smaller Than One Billion Rows. Typically, This Means Thousands
To Millions Of Data Points, Perfectly Aligned With Fabric's Capabilities.
Your Daily Workflow Is Deeply Integrated Within The Microsoft Environment. You're Already Using Essential Tools Like Outlook, Teams, Excel, And Especially Entra ID For Seamless Authentication.
These Assumptions Guide Your Organization's Needs; Within The Ecosystem You Already Trust And Use Daily.
Core Assumptions Built for You About Your Data & Tools
of you're in the Club. Most companies work with < 1 billion rows, exactly where you are.
Your Tools Live in Microsoft 365
are your daily workspace, not GCP or others.
Every Data Path Leads to Microsoft Fabric
Regardless Of Where Your Data Strategy Currently Stands, Every Successful Journey Points Towards Microsoft Fabric. But Why Exactly Is Fabric Becoming The Standard? We Discuss This Based On 4 Pillars.
Microsoft Fabric Capabilities
Power BI
Real Time Analytics
Data Warehouse
Data Factory
OneLake
Database
Data Science
Data Warehouse
Data Engineering
Data Activator
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Microsoft Fabric Delivers Unmatched Capabilities By Covering The Entire Data Lifecycle (Breadth) With Industry-Leading Features (Depth).
↔ Breadth Breadth – Complete End-to-End Coverage
Comprehensive Coverage and Market-Leading Excellence
Microsoft Fabric Offers Exceptional Breadth, Meaning It Addresses Every Step Of Your Data Lifecycle—Truly An End-To-End Solution:
Complete Lifecycle Coverage
From data creation through integration and storage, to modeling and final consumption, Fabric unifies everything seamlessly in one scalable, governed platform.
All-in-One Data Management
Fabric integrates essential capabilities—AI, storage, governance, BI, and data warehousing—under one roof, eliminating fragmented solutions.
OLTP and OLAP Capabilities
With the recent introduction of SQL databases and Cosmos databases, Microsoft Fabric now supports not only analytical (OLAP) workloads but also transactional (OLTP) application databases, further enhancing its versatility.
Multiple Use Cases
Fabric effectively accommodates diverse scenarios—from data science and business intelligence (BI) to analytics—all within the same cohesive environment.
This Breadth Of Capability Positions Microsoft Fabric Uniquely As A Platform That Comprehensively Manages Your Data, From Creation To Actionable Insights, In The Most Complete Way Imaginable.
Unified Data Platform: Bridging Every Data Stage
Microsoft Fabric centralizes disparate data functions, bringing together key capabilities like application databases, storage, warehousing, data science, real-time analytics, and AI/BI. This integration under a single roof streamlines your entire data journey and eliminates complexity.
Application Database
Storage
Warehousing
Data Science
Real-Time Analysis
AI/BI Under One Roof
↔ Depth DepthCoverage and Market-Leading Excellence
Best-in-Class & Integrated Cohesive Depth Across Services
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Fabric Doesn’t Just Do Many Things, It Eexcels At Them!
Gartner-Recognized Leader
Microsoft Leads Gartner’s Magic Quadrants In Crucial Areas:
- Data Integration
- Cloud Database Management Systems
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Developer Services
Analytics And Business Intelligence Platforms (Power BI)
Jack of All Trades, Master of Few
Fabric Is Broad Enough To Handle Various Tasks Effectively, Yet Deep Enough To Excel In Critical Areas, Ensuring Quality And Reliability Across Your Data Processes.
With Microsoft Fabric, your data strategy is robust, comprehensive, and backed by industry-leading expertise.
Microsoft Fabric Cost
Indirect Cost
Direct Cost
Direct Cost
PREDICTABLE PRICING, AND FLEXIBLE CAPACITY
Microsoft Fabric’s pricing is designed with clarity, flexibility, and affordability in mind, enabling businesses of all sizes to manage their data without unexpected costs.
Microsoft Fabric’s approach to cost is straightforward compared to the market, offering unique advantages while adopting the industry standard of separating compute and storage.
Predictable Billing
Once you commit, your bill remains consistent—no surprises or hidden fees.
All-Inclusive Pricing
Gain access to all Fabric features, including Co-Pilot and Data Agents, regardless of capacity tier—now available even at lower tiers such as F2.
Flexible Capacity Options
Select exactly the capacity your organization requires, from affordable F2 options (~$160/month) up to larger enterprise capacities (F64+), without unnecessary over-investment.
Transparent Storage Costs
Storage is clearly priced at $23 per terabyte—consistent with Azure market rates, ensuring maximum transparency.
Reservation Discounts
Save up to 40% on Fabric capacities through reservations, significantly lowering your ongoing operational expenses.
Indirect Costs
THE REAL VALUE OF FABRIC: INDIRECT SAVINGS THROUGH SIMPLICITY AND INTEGRATION
The true cost-saving advantage of Microsoft Fabric lies beneath the surface, providing immense indirect savings through faster deployment, simplified integration, and streamlined maintenance.
Faster Deployment
Implement Fabric rapidly, transitioning from initial concept to deployment in weeks rather than months or years, drastically reducing project costs.
Seamless Integration
Eliminate complex custom integration expenses. Fabric effortlessly integrates across internal systems, significantly reducing hidden costs and efforts.
Ease of Maintenance
Fabric simplifies system management, reducing the need for extensive maintenance resources, saving significant administrative overhead.
Talent Maximization
Leverage your current teams effectively with Fabric’s support for multiple skill sets—SQL, Python, and low-code tools—optimizing workforce productivity without extensive retraining costs.
Quicker to Value that minimizes configuration and integration and minimizes talent pool.
Microsoft Fabric Ease of Adoptio
Microsoft fabric? fits naturally into your existing system.
Adopting New Technology Is Successful Only If It Integrates Naturally Into Daily Operations. Microsoft Fabric Addresses Exactly This, Being Strategically Built On Top Of Azure And Deeply Integrated With Microsoft 365—The Very Tools Your Teams Use Every Day.
Microsoft Fabric integrates with Microsoft 365, unifies workflows with simple SaaS pricing, and provides enterprise security and compliance.
Part of your Microsoft 365 Ecosystem
Fabric integrates seamlessly into your daily workflow alongside Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, and others.
Consistent, familiar interfaces reduce training time and accelerate user adoption.
Simplified Development : Code-First And Low-Code Together
Fabric integrates seamlessly into your daily workflow alongside Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, and others.
Avoid costly custom integrations—leverage your existing talent pool fully and efficiently
Built-in enterprise-Grade : : Security and governance
Out-of-the-box compliance with rigorous standards like HIPAA ensures peace of mind for your IT security teams, significantly reducing configuration overhead.
Microsoft Purview integration provides immediate governance, data lineage, and secure data handling.
Excel and Microsoft fabric: seamless analytics integration
No Platform Integrates Better with Excel than Fabric and Power BI
Excel Remains The Undisputed King Of Analytics. Microsoft Fabric Recognizes This Reality, Offering Unique Native Excel Connectivity Directly Out Of The Box. There's No Need To Install Separate Drivers Or Perform Complex Setups—Simply Connect And Access Your Data Effortlessly.
Instant Excel Connectivity
Connect Directly From Excel Without Installing Additional Drivers, Streamlining User Access And Enhancing Productivity.
User-Friendly Connection Strings
Generate Simple Connection Strings To Easily Integrate And Analyze Your Fabric Data Directly In Excel, Making Data Analysis Intuitive And Straightforward.
Coming Soon: Onelake Data Catalog In Excel
Agentic AI Automation empowers your business by deploying autonomous AI agents within Microsoft Fabric, enabling independent execution of tasks, proactive decision-making, and efficient automation of complex workflows. Harness the full potential of your Fabric licenses and revolutionize productivity, accuracy, and business agility.
The services we offer in microsoft fabric
check out the services we offer regarding microsoft fabric.
Adoption and architecture
Enterprise data platform
Data engineering
Data warehousing
Training and transformation
AI/BI Under One Roof
Your next steps: Microsoft fabric and you data strategy
For large enterprises handling intensive backend data transformations, it's ideal to retain solutions like Snowflake and Databricks. However, Microsoft Fabric excels remarkably as the final data consumption layer, seamlessly serving insights to your business users and powering advanced analytics with tools like Power BI.
Based on the four pillars—capabilities, cost efficiency, ease of adoption, and Excel integration, most organizations will naturally transition toward Microsoft Fabric for their complete data needs.
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