Insights
Practical writing on Power BI, Microsoft Fabric and data strategy.
Articles by working UK consultants. No vendor talking points, no jargon for its own sake — just what we wish someone had told us before our first project.
Microsoft Fabric
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What Is Microsoft Fabric? A Plain-English Guide for UK Businesses
Fabric is Microsoft's attempt to put everything you need for analytics — storage, pipelines, warehousing, Power BI — under one roof. Here is what that actually means in practice.
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Do You Need Microsoft Fabric for Power BI?
Short answer: no, not for most teams. Slightly longer answer: there are four situations where Fabric earns its keep, and you almost certainly know if you are in one of them.
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Microsoft Fabric Pricing & Licensing Explained (UK, 2026)
Fabric pricing looks straightforward until the first invoice. Here is what each SKU actually costs in the UK, what is bundled, and the three things that quietly drive bills upwards.
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Migrating From Oracle to Microsoft Fabric: What to Know
Migrating from Oracle to Fabric is doable and increasingly common, but it is not a like-for-like swap. Here is what we have learned from the projects that go well — and the ones that do not.
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Data Factory in Microsoft Fabric: What It Does and When to Use It
Data Factory in Fabric is not the Data Factory you might know from Azure. Here is what it actually does, what it does well, and the choices that catch most teams out.
Power BI Consultancy
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Power BI Consultancy in the UK: How to Choose the Right Partner
Choosing a Power BI consultancy in the UK is mostly about cutting through the noise. Here is what to actually look for and the questions that separate the real ones from the rest.
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How Much Does Power BI Consulting Cost in the UK? (2026 Guide)
Power BI consulting in the UK ranges from a few thousand pounds for a one-off report to six figures for a full platform. Here is a straight breakdown of what drives the number.
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What Does a Power BI Consultant Actually Do?
A Power BI consultant is more than someone who builds charts. The job is half data engineering, half stakeholder management, and the best ones are mostly there to ask awkward questions.
Power BI Training
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Power BI Training in London: Course Options Compared
There are four sensible ways to learn Power BI in London, and the right one depends on whether you need certification, depth, or a team that all knows the same thing on Monday.
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How Much Does Power BI Training Cost in the UK?
Power BI training in the UK ranges from free to thousands of pounds per delegate. Here is what each tier actually delivers and how to spend training budget so it sticks.
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PL-300 Power BI Certification: A Practical UK Guide
PL-300 is the main Microsoft Power BI certification. It is achievable, useful for some careers, and overrated for others. Here is the honest version, including how to prepare and what it actually proves.
