Customer background
Our client, a major US-based energy company, operates on a grand scale. With operations across multiple locations, they provide a range of energy solutions, from power generation, distribution to renewable energy services. Their decades of expertise, commitment to sustainability, and a customer base in the millions are a testament to their operational excellence. They seek to optimize their operations through innovative technologies and efficient data management strategies.
-
Industry
Energy
-
Technologies / Platforms / Frameworks
Power Apps, Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL Server Database, Azure Data Factory
Challenges
Our client, a prominent energy sector leader, was facing challenges in consolidating and making effective use of operational data spread across multiple locations. Despite their investment in tools like Microsoft Power BI and Power Apps, adoption within the organization remained low. The decentralized nature of their operations led to data silos, which made it difficult to generate consistent and real-time performance reports.
Additionally, their IT team was found to be stretched by the complexities of managing Azure SQL and other data tools. This impacted the company’s overall performance and increased operational costs, further straining their resources.
- Fragmented data sources: The client’s data was scattered across multiple locations, making it difficult to consolidate information into a single source of truth.
- Inconsistent reporting: Without a standardized data management system, the organization struggled with inconsistent reporting and inefficient workflows.
- Scalable and secure data management: The lack of a unified data management system left the organization vulnerable to potential compliance risks and data loss.
Solutions
Softweb Solutions proposed implementing a centralized data management and analytics platform using Microsoft Fabric. This solution leveraged the client’s existing investments in Microsoft Power BI Premium, Power Apps, and Azure toolsets, allowing seamless integration across locations without needing major technology shifts or additional purchases.
Key aspects of the solutions include:
- Unified data hub: Microsoft Fabric provided a centralized platform to consolidate and manage data, giving all departments real-time access to critical operational information.
- Automated reporting: The enhanced reporting features enabled various business units to generate real-time, automated reports with minimal manual effort.
- Cost optimization: By bundling common tools with new features, Microsoft Fabric offered predictable pricing and helped lower overall operational costs.
Benefits
- 20% faster delivery timelines: By adopting Microsoft Fabric, the client saw a 20% improvement in data delivery speed compared to their previous Azure PaaS setup.
- Simplified data management: The new system streamlined data management and governance, significantly reducing the workload on the IT team and eliminating the need for expensive external resources.
- Improved regulatory compliance: Thanks to Microsoft Fabric’s robust governance framework, the client was able to ensure full compliance with industry regulations. This significantly minimized the risks associated with managing sensitive data.
- Future-ready foundation: The platform also set the stage for integrating AI-driven technologies, such as AI vector models and queries. This move prepares the client for future advancements in their data capabilities.
Conclusion
Softweb Solutions’ Microsoft Fabric consulting services provided the energy company with a scalable, efficient and secure data platform. Integrating the client’s existing Microsoft tools within Microsoft Fabric empowered the client to simplify its data operations, improve real-time reporting, and make better data-driven decisions, all while reducing costs and staying compliant with industry regulations.
Need more information?
Tell us what you are looking for and we will get back to you right away!
