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How OneLake and the Unified Analytics Platform can Modernize your Data Estate  Accessing data for analytics and AI initiatives can be challenging when it is dispersed across various clouds, databases, and formats. Microsoft Fabric offers the ultimate solution. At the core of Fabric is a multi-cloud data lake, OneLake, which serves as a centralized hub for discovering and accessing data across your entire data estate, regardless of its source location. On top of OneLake, Microsoft created a seamlessly integrated and optimized SaaS environment that offers a robust suite of data analytics and AI capabilities. It encompasses comprehensive functionalities for data integration, engineering, science, warehousing, real-time intelligence, visualization, and overall data management.   Choosing Microsoft Fabric as your organization’s unified data platform will undoubtedly create a competitive advantage because it addresses the perpetual data problem of access barriers. Organizations that centralize their data estate to increase accessibility will have the capability to keep up with the demanding speed of business as the technology landscape continues to modernize. As customers of Fabric ourselves, we at Interloop have identified four key features that make Fabric the optimal choice for data unification.  Support of Open Formats like Delta Parquet and Iceberg   Interoperability : By supporting open formats, Microsoft Fabric ensures compatibility with a wide range of data sources and tools, making it easier for organizations to integrate their existing data infrastructure  Flexibility : Open formats like Delta Parquet and Iceberg allow users to choose the best storage and processing solutions for their needs, enhancing flexibility and reducing vendor lock-in  Advanced Features : These formats support advanced features like ACID transactions and time travel, which are crucial for maintaining data integrity and enabling complex analytics. Shortcuts   Centralized Data Access : Shortcuts in OneLake allow users to create a single virtual data lake that unifies data across different domains, clouds, and accounts. This simplifies data access and management.  Reduced Latency : By eliminating the need for edge copies of data, shortcuts reduce process latency and improve performance  Ease of Use : Shortcuts behave like symbolic links, making it easy to manage and access data without affecting the original source.   Mirroring   Real-Time Replication : Mirroring enables near real-time replication of data from various systems into OneLake, ensuring that the most up-to-date data is available for analysis  Simplified ETL : It reduces the complexity of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, allowing users to integrate data seamlessly into Fabric  Enhanced Collaboration : Mirroring breaks down data silos, facilitating better collaboration and faster decision-making across teams    Data Factory Connectors   Wide Range of Connectivity : Data Factory offers a rich set of connectors that support various data stores, including cloud, on-premises, and online sources. This ensures that users can connect to and transform data from virtually any source.  Scalability : The connectors support high-scale data movement and transformation, making it suitable for enterprise-grade data integration scenarios  Ease of Integration : With over 145 different connectors, Data Factory simplifies the process of integrating diverse data sources into Fabric    Microsoft Fabric's comprehensive suite of features, including support for open formats, shortcuts, mirroring, and Data Factory connectors, makes it an unparalleled choice for modernizing your data estate. By centralizing and unifying your data, you can unlock new levels of efficiency, collaboration, and innovation. Depending on the data and AI needs of your organization, you'll likely use these techniques to different extents. Ultimately, whichever method is used to connect data, Microsoft makes it available with minimal latency.     Does your organization need help modernizing their data estate? Learn how Interloop can help you achieve more with Microsoft Fabric. No matter where you are on your Microsoft Fabric journey - our experts can help guide you. Get started today!     To stay up to date on all the new features coming to Fabric, read Microsoft’s blog here .

By Jordan Berry  In today’s data-driven universe, organizations are racing to unify fragmented systems and fuel advanced analytics and AI initiatives. One of the most effective ways to do this? Creating a managed data lake with OneLake, Microsoft Fabric and   Fivetran  - a powerful combination that elevates your data strategy from fragmented to future-ready.  This trio delivers a streamlined, scalable solution that ensures your data is always accurate, accessible and analytics-ready - so you can focus less on firefighting and more on unlocking insights.  Why OneLake + Microsoft Fabric?  OneLake, a core component of Microsoft Fabric, serves as a unified, logical data lake - a single source of truth for all your analytics data. It eliminates the need for complex data movement or duplication, supporting multiple analytical engines from a single copy of data.  This not only reduces overhead and infrastructure sprawl but also promotes cross-team collaboration, giving every department real-time access to consistent, governed data.  Microsoft Fabric builds on this foundation with an integrated suite of analytics services for processing, visualization and governance - all within a single platform. With built-in security, compliance and monitoring, your data is protected while remaining accessible and actionable.  Where Fivetran Fits In  Fivetran’s Managed Data Lake Service is the automation engine that brings it all together. With prebuilt connectors to over 700 data sources, Fivetran automatically ingests, normalizes, compacts and deduplicates data - delivering it directly into your data lake in Delta Lake or Apache Iceberg open table formats.  That means no more manual pipeline maintenance, no more outdated datasets - just clean, query-ready data, always on and always optimized.  Key Benefits of a Unified Managed Data Lake  Unified Data Management  Consolidate all your analytics data into a single lake - no more silos, no more sync issues.  Cross-Org Collaboration  Enable consistent access across teams and departments with a shared, governed source of truth.  Automated Ingestion & Optimization  Fivetran handles data ingestion and prep behind the scenes - freeing your team to focus on insights, not infrastructure.  Scalability & Flexibility  Grow confidently with support for multiple formats, cloud environments and analytical engines.  Governance & Security   Built-in compliance and role-based access controls ensure your data remains secure, accurate and audit-ready.  Interloop is now an official Fivetran Partner  - read the announcement .  We’re proud to help clients leverage Fivetran’s managed data lake service to bring their data strategy into sharper focus.  Whether you're optimizing your existing pipelines or launching a new data platform from scratch, we’re here to help.  Ready to Take Off?  Explore the stack:  OneLake Overview   Microsoft Fabric Documentation   Fivetran Managed Data Lake Service   Or check out the Interloop Resource Hub  for more insights.  Want to accelerate your journey? Get looped in today.

By Jordan Berry & Matt Poisson   Modern businesses rely on data to drive decisions, optimize operations, and power AI initiatives. Whether it’s advanced analytics shaping strategic insights or Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) AI unlocking new efficiencies, the foundation of success lies in unifying and managing data effectively.  With a growing web of data sources, evolving formats, and shifting business requirements, staying ahead can feel overwhelming. Data Operations (DataOps) provides the framework and toolset to keep up with business demands, ensuring data products remain accurate, efficient, and scalable.  This guide maps out key DataOps tools to help your team build a high-performance, AI-ready data strategy.  Defining Data Operations (DataOps)  When organizations first engage with data and AI, the initial steps are often straightforward:  Build data pipelines  Generate dashboards  Develop AI models  Deliver insights to stakeholders  At first, these efforts seem successful—until operational realities set in. Data teams quickly find themselves in a cycle of maintaining, troubleshooting, and firefighting issues instead of driving innovation.  Common challenges include:   Broken pipelines disrupting analytics and AI models  Stakeholders questioning data accuracy and freshness  Scaling issues as data environments become more complex  This is where DataOps tools become mission-critical.   Key Capabilities of DataOps Tools  An effective DataOps strategy enhances four critical areas :  Productivity  – Reduces time spent on repetitive tasks, allowing teams to focus on high-value, strategic initiatives.  Monitoring  – Provides real-time observability, ensuring data is fresh, accurate, and reliable—before stakeholders notice an issue.  Orchestration  – Ensures data workflows are executed in the correct order, preventing data mismatches, stale reports, and AI model failures.  Optimization  – Tracks query performance, system reliability, and cost efficiency, providing actionable insights to improve operations over time.  When integrated effectively, these capabilities create a robust, AI-ready data ecosystem.  Top DataOps Tools to Consider  Selecting the right DataOps tool depends on your existing data infrastructure (Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, Databricks, etc.), team size, and specific business needs. Consider factors like automation, monitoring capabilities, and scalability when evaluating solutions.  Below are some of the leading DataOps tools that can enhance data management and analytics performance:  Unravel   Best for:  Big Data Observability & Performance Optimization  Unravel provides AI-driven monitoring and optimization  for big data pipelines, helping teams improve performance and cost efficiency.  ✅ Strong observability features  ✅ AI-powered issue detection and resolution  ➖ Initial setup and configuration may require time  IBM Data Band   Best for:  Enterprise Data Observability & Anomaly Detection  IBM Data Band automatically builds historical data baselines, detects anomalies, and streamlines data quality issue resolution.  ✅ Comprehensive data observability  ✅ Strong IBM ecosystem integration  ➖ Can be complex to implement, with higher costs for smaller teams    Monte Carlo Data   Best for:  Data Reliability & Automated Lineage Tracking  Monte Carlo enhances data visibility, lineage tracking, and root-cause analysis , reducing downtime and errors.  ✅ Automated data lineage tracking  ✅ Effective root-cause analysis tools  ➖ Customization may be needed for unique use cases    Bigeye   Best for:  Real-Time Data Monitoring & Quality Control  Bigeye offers real-time monitoring and anomaly detection  to maintain high data accuracy.  ✅ Easy to use with strong automation features  ✅ Proactive data health monitoring  ➖ May require additional integrations for broader coverage    Anomalo   Best for:  AI-Powered Data Quality Assurance  Anomalo’s  AI-driven monitoring  ensures data integrity, compliance, and security.   ✅ Automated quality assurance with proactive alerting  ✅ Seamless integration with multiple data platforms  ➖ May require fine-tuning for optimal performance    Composable DataOps   Best for:  End-to-End Data Management & Integration  Composable DataOps provides a full suite of data integration, discovery, and analytics tools.   ✅ Strong integration capabilities  ✅ Comprehensive data management features  ➖ Initial setup complexity may be a consideration    Interloop Mission Control   Best for:  Microsoft Fabric DataOps & AI-Ready Workflows  Interloop’s Mission Control  is purpose-built for Microsoft Fabric , enabling data teams to:  ✅ Connect to 500+ sources   ✅ Orchestrate and optimize entire data estates   ✅ Monitor and ensure always-fresh, high-quality data   ➖ Currently exclusive to Microsoft Fabric (not yet available for Snowflake or Databricks)   Final Approach: Choosing the Right DataOps Tool  The right DataOps strategy can transform your data management and AI workflows, making them more scalable, efficient, and resilient.  Whether you’re optimizing for data reliability, automation, or workflow orchestration, these tools provide the foundation needed to navigate a data-driven future.  Ready to chart your course?  Get looped in today .

When thinking about setting up and managing Microsoft Fabric, you can either go it alone or you can work with experts like Interloop to deliver predictable results that drive real impact for your organization. INTERLOOP vs DO IT YOURSELF Fuel your organization’s growth by unlocking value from your data Interloop® takes care of the heavy lifting so you can focus on the data & insights that drive growth. Review the Top 5 Reasons to choose Interloop for your next Data, Analytics, or AI Project. Insights Automated™: Solution Accelerators Reliable and Efficient Data Solutions Interloop Insights offers a suite of automated solution accelerators that provide a kitted, reliable approach to accelerate the delivery of tailored outcomes for your organization. These solutions include Fast Dash, Smart Sync, Predict, Activate, and more. By leveraging these tools, you can streamline your data operations, enhance decision-making, and achieve your business goals more effectively. Learn More Leading The Way With Microsoft Fabric Unify Your Data & Analytics Microsoft Fabric offers a comprehensive suite of analytics tools that seamlessly integrate to transform your data into a competitive advantage. As a unified platform, it supports all your data needs, from storage to advanced analytics, and is designed to harness the power of AI. Schedule Walkthrough Mission Control: Your Data Command Center Accelerate Your Data Insights Interloop Mission Control is designed to deliver rapid value from your data. By simplifying the process of connecting, organizing, and analyzing your data, it ensures that you can make informed decisions quickly. With over 500+ connectors, you can integrate all your operational tools without writing a single line of code. Requst A Demo Providing Support and Expert Guidance Your Trusted Data Partner At Interloop, we pride ourselves on being more than just a service provider. Our team of data experts is dedicated to guiding you through every step of your data journey, from initial discovery to ongoing support. As a Microsoft Certified Partner, we bring the latest innovations and best practices to help you succeed. Get Started Supercharging Your Team with AI Copilots Boost Productivity and Innovation From AI-powered marketing tools that save time and increase lead generation to AI assistants that optimize operations, our solutions help small businesses tackle their biggest challenges. By integrating AI into your daily operations, you can unlock new efficiencies and drive growth. Talk To An Expert Explore the possibilities with Microsoft Fabric & Interloop Seeing is believing. Schedule time with an expert to see how a unified data platform can impact your business from day one - and why our team is the leader in helping you get there. Get Started

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