Microsoft Fabric

Modernise your data platform with Microsoft Fabric

Unify your data, analytics, and AI into a single, scalable platform. Eliminate silos, simplify architecture, and turn data into real-time, business-ready insight.

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What is Microsoft Fabric?

Microsoft Fabric is a unified data platform that brings together data engineering, data warehousing, real-time analytics, and business intelligence into a single environment.

Instead of managing multiple tools and systems, Fabric allows you to ingest, store, transform, analyse, and visualise your data in one place, all built around Power BI and designed for modern, AI-ready organisations.

Before — fragmented tools After — unified with Fabric

Multiple disconnected data sources

Redshift

Data warehouse

Xero

Finance system

SAP

ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)

SQL Server

Database

HR System

People data

↘ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↙

No single source of truth

Data silos, manual exports, conflicting reports, slow decisions

Redshift

Xero

SAP

SQL Server

HR System

Microsoft Fabric

One unified platform for all your data, analytics, and AI

Ingestion Transform Analytics Power BI AI ready

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Why Fabric

Business benefits of Microsoft Fabric

Why organisations are adopting Fabric:

Unified platform

One environment for ingestion, transformation, analytics, and reporting. Less tool sprawl, less complexity, and one consistent version of the truth across your organisation.

Scalable by design

Start with what you need today and expand without replatforming. Fabric grows with your ambition, protecting your investment at every stage of the journey.

Faster insights

Direct Lake gives Power BI near real-time access to your data without duplication or delay. Decision-makers get what they need, when they need it.

Lower cost of ownership

Consolidating your data estate into one platform reduces licences, integrations, and maintenance overhead, cutting the total cost compared to a fragmented legacy stack.

AI-ready foundation

Native support for notebooks, machine learning, and Microsoft Copilot means your platform is ready for intelligent automation today, without bolt-ons or rework later.

Microsoft ecosystem integration

Fabric connects natively with Power BI, Azure, Microsoft 365, Teams, and Dynamics 365, so your people keep working in familiar tools backed by a governed data foundation.

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How Purple Frog supports your Fabric journey

Getting started with Fabric doesn’t need to be complex, but it does need to be done right. Our Fabric Foundations approach helps you establish a scalable, governed data platform that supports reporting, analytics, and future AI initiatives.

We don’t just implement technology, we ensure it works for your business. Get familiar with our services and offerings below.

Full implementation

Full scale Microsoft Fabric solution

A complete, end-to-end Microsoft Fabric implementation built around your organisation's data strategy. From initial architecture design through to live reporting and long-term governance, we deliver a scalable data platform that supports analytics, AI, and business growth.

Platform design and architecture: a Microsoft Fabric environment designed around your data strategy, governance requirements, and long-term roadmap.

Data integration and pipeline development: connecting your cloud and on-premise data sources into a unified, reliable platform that your business can trust.

Power BI reporting and analytics: business-ready dashboards and semantic models that give your teams clear, consistent insight for faster, better decisions.

Governance and security: role-based access, data lineage, and best practice frameworks to ensure your platform is secure, compliant, and sustainable.

Training and enablement: equipping your internal team with the skills and confidence to get the most from your new platform from day one.

Best for getting started

Fabric Foundations

New to Microsoft Fabric? Fabric Foundations is our entry-level implementation package, designed to get your organisation up and running quickly and prove the value of Fabric before committing to a full-scale deployment. A structured, low-risk starting point that delivers real results fast.

Data source integration: your core data sources connected into a unified Microsoft Fabric environment, ready for analytics and reporting.

ETL pipeline development: clean, reliable pipelines that extract, transform, and load your data into a well-structured lakehouse schema.

Power BI dashboards: actionable, business-ready visualisations that turn your data into insight from day one.

Training and documentation: your team gets the knowledge and confidence to work with and extend the platform independently.

Enterprise-ready foundation: built to scale, so as your data needs grow, your platform can grow with them without starting over.

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Platform migration

Migration and modernisation

Already running on Azure Synapse, on-premises SQL Server, Databricks, or a legacy data warehouse? We help organisations migrate safely and efficiently to Microsoft Fabric, with minimal disruption and full data integrity throughout the process.

Legacy platform migration: structured migration from on-premises or cloud data platforms into the Microsoft Fabric ecosystem.

Azure Synapse transition: move your existing Synapse Analytics workloads into Fabric with continuity and confidence.

Data validation and testing: thorough testing at every stage to guarantee data accuracy and reliability post-migration.

Phased delivery approach: designed to keep your reporting and operations running throughout the migration with no sudden cutover risk.

Ongoing support

Managed service

Once your Microsoft Fabric environment is live, Purple Frog can act as your dedicated data partner, keeping your platform performing, evolving, and delivering value long after go-live. Expert support without the overhead of a full-time hire.

Platform monitoring and optimisation: proactive maintenance and performance tuning to keep your Fabric environment running at its best.

Power BI report management: ongoing development, refinement, and expansion of your reporting suite as your business needs change.

Data pipeline management: ensuring your data flows are reliable, accurate, and always up to date.

Flexible resource model: scale your support up or down as your requirements change, with no long-term commitment required.

Not sure where to start?

Microsoft Fabric assessment and advice

Not sure whether Microsoft Fabric is the right direction for your organisation, or where to begin? Our assessment service gives you an honest, expert view of your current data landscape and a clear, prioritised roadmap for what to do next, with no obligation to proceed.

Current state review: a thorough assessment of your existing data infrastructure, tooling, and processes to understand where you are today.

Fabric readiness evaluation: an honest analysis of where Microsoft Fabric adds the most value for your specific situation and goals.

Prioritised recommendations: a practical, actionable roadmap tailored to your organisation's goals, timelines, and budget.

Free initial consultation: starts with a no-obligation session with one of our accredited Microsoft Fabric experts.

RESOURCES

Start with a strong foundation

Whether you're exploring Microsoft Fabric for the first time or planning your next phase of implementation, our guides, case studies, and practical resources are designed to help you make informed decisions with confidence.

Case study

Sustainable reporting with Microsoft Fabric

Fabric Foundations in action

See how Purple Frog Data used Microsoft Fabric Foundations to unify fragmented environmental data into a scalable reporting platform, delivering reliable sustainability insights and automated data refreshes.

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Microsoft Fabric Foundations

What it is and how to get started

An introduction to Purple Frog's Fabric Foundations offering, what it includes, how it works, and how we can get your organisation up and running with Microsoft Fabric in as little as four weeks.

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Business cases

What could Microsoft Fabric do for your business?

Explore real-world examples of how organisations are using Fabric to transform data into business value, and find out what it could mean for yours.

Retail and multi-site

Financial services

Manufacturing and operations

Professional services

Energy and sustainability

Education and MATs

Retail and multi-site operations

One view across every location

Retailers and multi-site operators use Microsoft Fabric to unify sales, stock, and operational data across all locations into a single, real-time platform. Replace fragmented spreadsheets and delayed reports with live insight that drives faster, smarter decisions at every level of the business.

Real-time stock visibility: accurate, up-to-date inventory data across every site without manual reconciliation.

Sales and performance reporting: consistent dashboards for store managers and leadership teams built on a single source of truth.

Operational efficiency: automated data pipelines replacing time-consuming manual processes across the estate.

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Financial services

Governed, secure, and audit-ready

Financial services organisations use Microsoft Fabric to build a governed, secure data platform that supports regulatory reporting, compliance, and financial insight. Reduce manual effort, improve data quality, and give your teams confidence in every number they report.

Regulatory reporting: automated, auditable reporting workflows that reduce the risk of errors and manual intervention.

Data governance and security: role-based access, data lineage, and compliance controls built into the platform from day one.

Financial insight: clear, consistent dashboards that give leadership a reliable view of performance, risk, and opportunity.

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Manufacturing and operations

From the shop floor to the boardroom

Manufacturers and operations teams use Microsoft Fabric to integrate production, IoT, and supply chain data into a unified platform. Move from reactive reporting to real-time monitoring and predictive insight that keeps your operations running efficiently.

IoT and production data integration: sensor, machine, and operational data connected into a single analytics platform.

Supply chain visibility: end-to-end data across procurement, production, and logistics for faster issue resolution.

Predictive maintenance: AI-powered analytics that identify issues before they become costly downtime.

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Professional services

Profitability and performance, clearly

Professional services firms use Microsoft Fabric to consolidate finance, project, and operational data into a single platform. Understand utilisation, profitability, and client performance in real time, and give your leadership the insight they need to make informed decisions.

Project and utilisation reporting: real-time visibility into project performance, team capacity, and billable hours.

Profitability analysis: consolidated finance and operational data for a clear view of margin by client, project, or team.

Client and pipeline insight: data-driven visibility into account health, retention risk, and growth opportunity.

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Energy and sustainability

Turning ESG data into trusted insight

Energy and sustainability teams use Microsoft Fabric to integrate emissions, consumption, and operational data into an automated, auditable reporting platform. Meet regulatory requirements with confidence and give stakeholders the transparent, reliable ESG insight they expect.

Automated ESG reporting: emissions and sustainability data processed and reported automatically, reducing manual effort and risk.

Regulatory compliance: audit-ready data pipelines that support compliance with TCFD, CSRD, and other frameworks.

Energy consumption insight: granular data on usage, costs, and efficiency opportunities across your estate.

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Education and multi-academy trusts

Consistent insight across every school

Multi-academy trusts and education organisations use Microsoft Fabric to bring academic, financial, and operational data together into a single, governed platform. Give trust leadership and school leaders the consistent reporting they need to drive improvement and demonstrate impact.

Trust-wide reporting: consistent dashboards across all schools, built on a single source of data your leadership can rely on.

Financial and budget insight: clear visibility into spending, forecasting, and resource allocation across the trust.

Pupil and performance data: academic and attendance data integrated for evidence-based decision making at every level.

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Ready to explore Microsoft Fabric?

Whether you have a specific challenge in mind or just want to explore what is possible, our experts are here to help. Book a free 60-minute discovery call directly in our team's diary, or send us a message and we will get back to you.

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