Microsoft Fabric Extravaganza with Chris Wagner

Switched On: A Bowdark Podcast

This episode dives into the transformative world of Microsoft Fabric with Microsoft MVP and "Data God" Chris Wagner. Whether you’re a data enthusiast, a business leader, or a technology professional, this episode will give you an insider's look at how Microsoft’s latest data platform is reshaping the way organizations manage, analyze, and act on their data.

🗂️ What’s in Store:

The Origin Story

• How Microsoft Fabric evolved into the unified platform it is today.
• Key milestones in its development and the strategic vision behind it.

What Sets Fabric Apart

• A breakdown of Fabric’s unique features, including its unified architecture.
• Comparisons to traditional data platforms and what makes Fabric a game-changer.

Notable Capabilities

• From Data Factory to Power BI and beyond, explore Fabric’s ecosystem.
• Highlighting powerful tools like Data Activator, Lakehouse, and Real-Time Analytics.
• How these capabilities empower teams to innovate at scale.

Building a Data Culture

• Why building a data culture matters for modern organizations.
• Practical steps on how Fabric enables everyone in your organization to access, analyze, and act on data securely.
• Real-world examples of businesses transforming their decision-making with Fabric.

✨ Key Takeaways:

• Microsoft Fabric is more than just a data platform; it’s a revolution in how data is managed and used.
• Unified tools and seamless integration make it easier than ever to build end-to-end data pipelines.
• Fabric fosters collaboration and puts the power of data-driven insights in the hands of every user, from analysts to executives.

🔗 Show Resources:

• Chris Wagner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wagnerchris/
• Chris Wagner's KratosBI YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisWagnerDatagod
• Microsoft Fabric Home Page: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-fabric
• Bowdark Fabric Services: https://www.bowdark.com/services/spark/microsoft-fabric