31 Mar 2026

Microsoft Fabric and Databricks: How to Use Both for Modern Data + AI

31st March, 11:00 AM
Virtual

Many organisations evaluating modern data platforms hear two competing messages:
“Go all-in on Microsoft Fabric” or “Standardise on Databricks.”

In reality, many enterprises benefit from understanding where each platform excels and how they can complement each other within a modern data architecture.

In this panel session, Rob Carrol, our Fabric specialist and Terry Russell, our Databricks specialist, will discuss the strengths of both platforms, exploring where each works best and how organisations can use them together effectively.

The panel will examine key capabilities across analytics, engineering, streaming, BI, and AI, and share their perspectives from working with clients implementing both technologies.

This session is designed to help data leaders and platform teams better understand the roles Fabric and Databricks can play within a modern data and AI strategy.

Rob Carrol
Managing Principal
Biography

Rob is our resident Microsoft Fabric Expert

Terry Russell
Managing Principal
Biography

Terry is our Resident Databricks Expert

Nicole Galvin
Senior Client Manager
Biography

Nicole will be hosting the session

Agenda

Why Microsoft Fabric
Where Fabric fits best and why organisations choose it for analytics, reporting, and unified data platforms.
Why Azure Databricks
Where Databricks excels, particularly for large-scale data engineering, advanced analytics, and AI workloads.
When Fabric and Databricks Work Best Together
How organisations combine both platforms to support different workloads while using the same underlying data.
AI Capabilities in Fabric and Databricks
A look at how each platform supports AI, machine learning, and generative AI use cases.
Governance Across Both Platforms
How organisations manage security, data access, and governance when using Fabric and Databricks together.
Common Pitfalls to Avoid
Lessons learned from real implementations
Live Q&A
Ask your questions directly to the panel.