9A Smart Insights is now available for Microsoft Fabric

9A Smart Insights offers a standardized, out-of-the-box solution for data processing and analysis within the Microsoft Fabric platform.

With the Kickstart Packs it provides quick access to data from Microsoft Dynamics CE, Finance & Operations, and Business Central, giving you a head start in implementing Power BI.

This allows you to quickly generate deep, impactful reports based on comprehensive and reliable datasets.

The situation before Microsoft Fabric

Before the launch of Microsoft Fabric, organizations wanting to analyze data from their Microsoft Dynamics ERP systems in Power BI had to rely on a data warehouse and data model. Tools like SQL Server, Azure Data Factory, and Synapse Link were used to transfer data to Power BI.

This resulted in a fragmented process. While functional, it required extensive management, significant technical expertise, and came with high implementation costs.

This is why over 350 organizations have turned to 9A Smart Insights for a more streamlined approach.

With our solution, data quality and management are fully handled, allowing organizations to focus on data-driven insights for informed decision-making and optimizing business processes.

The Microsoft Fabric Revolution

One Platform for Data Processing, Management, and Analysis

With Fabric, Microsoft has introduced a completely new platform. All the tools that previously had to be purchased, configured, and maintained separately are now integrated within the Fabric platform.

Data no longer needs to be processed into specific formats for data warehouse tables. Instead, it can be exported to OneLake in various formats, with the option to structure it later.

This enables you to process larger volumes of data more quickly.

Not a plug-and-play solution

While Fabric is a significant step forward, it is not a plug-and-play solution for BI and data analysis. Importing data into Fabric is just the first step.

What comes next?

Once the data is available in OneLake, you'll need to work with new technology. Transact-SQL is no longer used, which means scripts can’t be transferred one-to-one to a Fabric environment.

This can present a steep learning curve due to the lack of specific expertise, such as writing Notebooks and using Spark to process data into a model suitable for Power BI reports.

As a result, creating an architecture for processing, enriching, structuring, and analyzing data in Fabric remains a labor-intensive process.

Simplifying processes and ensuring quality

With the introduction of 9A Smart Insights for Microsoft Fabric, we continue to streamline data processing, orchestration, and quality management for organizations—from the data source to final reporting.

Within Microsoft Fabric, we offer a comprehensive architecture that structures and models your data for in-depth analysis in Power BI.

You won’t need to develop or manage a custom architecture; we ensure quality and alignment with Microsoft’s roadmap, giving you peace of mind.

Processing more data, faster with OneLake

OneLake can handle much larger volumes of both structured and unstructured data and does so more quickly than a traditional data warehouse. This opens up opportunities to export vast amounts of data, such as from IoT or production systems, into Fabric.

With 9A Smart Insights, you can combine this data with other datasets and perform deep analyses in Power BI.

Additionally, processing large volumes of structured data in Fabric can serve as the foundation for AI models that significantly enhance your company’s productivity and enable highly accurate forecasting.

Make the most of Microsoft Fabric

Is your organization planning to switch to Fabric? Why not schedule a 9A Smart Insights demo or a BI strategy session with one of our BI advisors?

During the session, we’ll discuss your specific needs and show you how our solution can support your organization end-to-end with a proven data platform for Microsoft Fabric.