Dataracity
Telecommunications · USA · Microsoft Fabric

Modernizing legacy reporting by moving on-prem SQL workloads into Microsoft Fabric

A reliable Fabric platform delivering real-time insight and client-facing analytics — built without adding load to the production systems it replaced.

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IndustryTelecommunications
Company51–200 employees
CountryUnited States
FrameworkSTEAM
Results
Workloads off on-premReporting fully shifted into the cloud, strain removed from legacy systems
Billing and usage governedOne centralized model for accuracy and transparency
Manual extracts retiredAutomated pipelines and stable dashboards in their place
Client-facing analytics livePerformant, secure Power BI delivered to customers
Key technologies
Microsoft FabricAnalytics platformAzure Data LakeStoragePower BIReporting layerSQL Server (on-prem)Source systems
Related services
End-to-End BI Implementation — Microsoft FabricData Migration into Cloud — Microsoft FabricExecutive Dashboards · Power BI
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The challenge · Load on legacy systems

Heavy billing and usage reports were running on aging infrastructure.

The on-prem SQL environment carried reports serving both internal teams and external customers. Over time the workload placed significant strain on infrastructure that was never sized for it.

Reporting became slow, and performance was inconsistent from one refresh to the next.

Large reporting workloads on aging on-prem systemsLong refresh times, inconsistent performanceReports served customers as well as internal teams
Before · load on on-prem SQLUnder strain
Billing reports
Usage reports
Customer-facing extracts
On-prem · agingSQL Server estate
Reporting loadHeavy

Billing and usage reports ran against the same estate as operations. Refresh times grew, performance drifted.

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How the STEAM framework shapes a buildOur delivery framework, end to end
We engaged Dataracity to lead the design and recommendation phase of one of our client's enterprise data architecture projects on the Microsoft platform. From the outset their expertise was evident — they introduced us to Microsoft Fabric and provided a robust framework rooted in industry best practices. Beyond high-level strategy, they delivered tangible assets including detailed system architecture diagrams, data flow charts, and comprehensive price modeling. Their technical execution is just as impressive as their strategic planning. I highly recommend Dataracity for any organisation looking to modernise their data stack with precision and clarity.
Shelly JantzenShelly JantzenFounder · E2 Consulting
The people who built it

Team responsible.

A small delivery team, named and accountable from kickoff to go-live.

  • Luke Matthews, Co-Founder, Head of Project Delivery & Data Architecture at Dataracity

    Luke Matthews

    Co-Founder, Head of Project Delivery & Data Architecture

  • Amanda Buthelezi, Co-Founder, Project Lead (BI & Data Strategy) at Dataracity

    Amanda Buthelezi

    Co-Founder, Project Lead (BI & Data Strategy)

Same strain, different estate?

Your reporting can come off the on-prem estate too.

Bring us your source systems and the reports that hurt. We'll map the Fabric architecture, the semantic model, and the path to client-facing analytics in one conversation.

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