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Overcoming Data Silos and Fragmentation with Microsoft Fabric

Introduction

For many companies, data lives in silos. Customer data is held in one place, financial data in another, and operational data in yet another. The result? Disconnected information that limits the ability to make data-driven decisions. Enter Microsoft Fabric—a unified data platform designed to break down these silos and create a single source of truth. 

Why Data Silos Are a Challenge 

Data silos develop over time, often due to departmental isolation or reliance on legacy systems. While each system may serve its function, they prevent organisations from seeing the bigger picture. For example, in retail, separate systems for in-store and online sales can prevent a unified view of customer behaviour across channels. 

Microsoft Fabric: A Solution to Data Fragmentation   

Microsoft Fabric’s OneLake brings all data into a central, accessible location, enabling a cohesive, real-time view of business operations. It combines data from multiple sources, allowing teams to access a single source of truth and removing the friction between departments. 

Benefits of a Unified Data Platform 

With a unified data platform, organisations can: 

  • Gain deeper insights through combined data. 
  • Improve collaboration between departments. 
  • Enable seamless, real-time data analysis. 

Ready to break down your data silos and create a unified data ecosystem? Download our whitepaper to see how Microsoft Fabric can help.