Digia Assesses Microsoft Fabric Strengths and Limitations
IT services company Digia Oyj has shared its experiences with implementing and utilizing Microsoft Fabric. The platform is found to be best suited for Microsoft-centric companies and simpler data use cases.
IT services company Digia Oyj has analyzed its experiences with the implementation and utilization of Microsoft Fabric. The company notes that Fabric combines new components with familiar tools like Power BI, offering a centralized solution for data management.
The platform's rapid evolution has built confidence in its use, particularly for simpler use cases. Integration with other Microsoft products, such as D365 CRM and ERP solutions, is smooth. Importing data via REST APIs is straightforward, and the Jupyter Notebook tools are reusable and user-friendly. An integrated AI assistant continually enhances usability.
However, Fabric requires further development for complex, large-scale environments. Security features are not yet fully mature for high-requirement scenarios. Implementing intricate data pipelines can be labor-intensive and necessitate significant customization. Version and change management capabilities are lacking, and integrating on-premise data sources, like Oracle databases, presents challenges.
Digia suggests that Fabric is well-suited for companies with extensive Microsoft product usage, especially for smaller projects with limited data utilization. For larger, more demanding projects, more mature solutions like Snowflake or Databricks are still recommended, though Fabric is rapidly evolving to compete in these areas.