Microsoft for Data & AI: From Data Platform to AI Application

Informatec supports companies in Switzerland, Germany, and Austria throughout the entire journey from raw data to AI applications — with Microsoft Fabric and Power BI for data platforms and analytics, Azure Data Factory and SSIS for data integration, and Azure AI Foundry, Copilot, and Copilot Studio for AI solutions built on your own data. 

Informatec is a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Data & AI (Azure) as well as for Digital & App Innovation (Azure), and a Microsoft Certified Training Partner.

Microsoft Expertise at a Glance

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  • Microsoft Partner Status 

    Solutions Partner for Data & AI (Azure) · Solutions Partner for Digital & App Innovation (Azure) · Microsoft Certified Training Partner 

  • Certifications

    Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate · Power BI Data Analyst Associate · Azure Data Engineer Associate · Azure Data Scientist Associate · Azure AI Engineer Associate · Azure Administrator Associate · Azure Solutions Architect Expert · DevOps Engineer Expert · MCSE Data Management and Analytics

  • Experience 

    Active in the IT market since 1998 and in Data & Analytics since 2008 · more than 900 projects for over 400 customers 

  • Services 

    Consulting · Architecture · Implementation · Licensing Advisory · Training · Support  

  • Markets

    Switzerland, Germany, Austria 

  • Industry Focus 

    Healthcare · Financial Services · Transport & Logistics · Public Sector · Manufacturing 

  • Data Platform

    Microsoft Fabric · OneLake · Azure Data Factory · SSIS 

  • Data Analysis

    Power BI · Semantic Models · Zebra BI · Mail & Deploy 

  • Artificial Intelligence

     Azure AI Foundry · Copilot in Fabric and Power BI · Copilot Studio · Agentic AI and RAG · AutoML and Machine Learning 

Our Microsoft Offer

Our offering follows the journey your data takes through your organization: from connecting source systems and building the data platform to analytics and AI applications based on the same data foundation. You do not have to complete this journey all at once or start at the beginning - you can just as easily begin with a single Power BI report as with the development of a complete data platform. The following four areas show which Microsoft technologies we use along this journey and the services we provide.

Our Microsoft Competence Center

Beyond the individual products, we support you with implementation, enablement, and continuous development.

  • Consulting and Implementation

    From analyzing your data landscape and designing the target architecture to productive operation — following the principle of start small, grow big, with an initial business case implemented as an MVP.

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  • Certified Training

    Informatec is a Microsoft Certified Training Partner. Our training courses are delivered by certified instructors — either as open courses or as in-house training tailored to your environment.

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  • Knowledge Transfer from Practice

    Sharing knowledge is an integral part of our consulting approach. In regular webinars, our consultants share what has proven successful in ongoing projects and where initiatives typically run into challenges — for business departments and IT teams alike.

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Customer Spotlights

  • « I am a big fan of Informatec. They are a consulting firm that does not simply lecture clients or take over tasks and hand them back, but instead focuses on genuine collaboration - and that is something I value highly. What is particularly valuable to us is Informatec’s strong expertise both in the backend - for example, with SQL scripts - and in the Power BI frontend. This combination has enabled us to tailor Power BI optimally to our requirements and use it far more effectively today.
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    Sarah Mehlhart

    Controller, Infinex Holding GmbH

  • « We were particularly impressed by the quality of the data model. Informatec quickly developed a strong understanding of the business context and built the model in the right direction from the outset. As a result, very few corrections were needed during the testing phase.
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    Simon Keller

    Managing Director and Owner, Keller Unternehmensberatung AG

  • « What was truly decisive for us was Informatec’s flexibility. When our previous BI lead left, a lot could have come to a standstill. Informatec stepped in at very short notice and ensured that we remained fully operational. At the same time, they supported us closely in filling the vacant position - from both a technical and organizational perspective, while also keeping a clear focus on what the role would need in the future. This was not a stopgap solution, but competent support that had an immediate impact. Moments like these show that we are not simply working with a service provider, but with a partner we can rely on.
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    Michael Palmer

    Head Business Application Management, SKAN AG

Why Informatec as Your Microsoft Partner

The Solutions Partner designations are part of the Microsoft Cloud Partner Program and are based on the Partner Capability Score - an assessment that takes into account performance, the number of certified employees, and demonstrated customer success. Informatec has received multiple Microsoft distinctions.

  • Microsoft Solutions Partner 

    Data & AI (Azure)

    Informatec Microsoft Solutions Partner Data & AI


    Confirms proven expertise and successful project experience in implementing modern data and AI solutions on Microsoft Azure.
     

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  • Microsoft Solutions Partner 

    Digital & App Innovation (Azure)

    Informatec Solutions Partner Digital & App Innovation (Azure)


    Confirms proven project experience on Azure and fulfillment of Microsoft’s criteria in the areas of performance, skills, and customer success.
     

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  • Microsoft Certified Training Partner

     

    Informatec Certified Microsoft Trainer
    Authorized to deliver official Microsoft training courses with certified instructors.

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Our Microsoft Certifications

  • On-PremisesCloud / Hybrid — ExpertCloud / Hybrid — Associate
    Microsoft MCSE Data Management and AnalyticsAzure Solutions Architect ExpertFabric Analytics Engineer Associate
     DevOps Engineer ExpertPower BI Data Analyst Associate
      Azure Data Engineer Associate
      Azure Data Scientist Associate
      Azure AI Engineer Associate
      Azure Administrator Associate

Microsoft Success Stories

  • Healthcare 

    Keller Success Story

    Keller Unternehmensberatung AG modernized its established HEBES nursing home benchmarking solution together with Informatec using Microsoft technologies. The goals were a maintainable, flexibly scalable platform as well as the highest standards for data protection, data residency in Switzerland, and anonymization. Informatec implemented the entire process, from secure data upload and validation through data preparation to the benchmarking cockpit in Microsoft Power BI. In addition to SOMED data, KORE-ARTISET data can also be integrated in the future. This enables robust cost and performance comparisons that help care homes prepare specifically for EFAS. Through coaching, testing, and an ongoing SLA, Keller is also strengthening its own expertise and can continue developing HEBES sustainably.

    ROI & Time-to-Value

    20% shorter loading times, more efficient models, and dashboards that are available more quickly, resulting in noticeable improvements in data quality and productivity.

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  • Pharma & Chemicals

    SKAN Success Story

    SKAN AG, a leading provider of isolator solutions for the biopharmaceutical industry, stabilized and modernized its Microsoft-based BI landscape together with Informatec. Following the departure of a key member of staff, Informatec first ensured the continued operation of the existing Microsoft Power BI reports and supported the targeted transfer of knowledge to the new BI team. In parallel, the data architecture was further developed toward a clearly structured Medallion Architecture. Reusable data models now provide a robust foundation for reliable self-service reporting. The long-term partnership also includes further optimizations such as standardized visualization guidelines, clear governance, and the expansion of the access control framework.

    ROI & Time-to-Value

    Immediate stabilization of BI operations and a clearly structured, maintainable BI architecture.

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  • Manufacturing

    Infinex Success Story

    Infinex Group, a manufacturer of innovative plastic solutions, worked with Informatec to further optimize its established Microsoft Power BI environment. Long loading times, complex data models, and inconsistent dashboards made reporting more difficult. Informatec developed a lean, flexibly extensible data model, moved transformations to Microsoft SQL Server, and consolidated existing reports. The solution was complemented by IBCS-compliant visualizations with Zebra BI and customized DAX logic for complex business requirements. The result: around 20 percent shorter loading times, more reliable data, and clearer dashboards. At the same time, Infinex was enabled to further develop Power BI independently and integrate new data sources.

    ROI & Time-to-Value

    Faster analysis and reduced effort through automated data processing and self-service analytics, with new data available within 4 hours of upload.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Microsoft

Informatec is a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Data & AI (Azure) and for Digital & App Innovation (Azure), as well as a Microsoft Certified Training Partner. The Solutions Partner designations are based on the Partner Capability Score, which evaluates performance, certified employees, and demonstrated customer success.

Informatec works with Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure Data Factory, SQL Server Integration Services, and Azure AI services. These are complemented by extensions such as Zebra BI for standards-compliant reporting, Mail & Deploy for automated report distribution, and iVIEW Process Mining for process analysis in Power BI.

Yes. As a Microsoft Certified Training Partner, Informatec delivers official Microsoft training courses with certified instructors, including the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst course (PL-300T00). Training is available as open courses or as in-house sessions tailored to your environment.

Informatec is headquartered in Muttenz near Basel, with offices in Zurich, Freiburg im Breisgau, and Lisbon. The company serves customers in Switzerland, Germany, and Austria. For implementation projects, nearshoring packages within Europe are also available on request.

For Microsoft data projects, consulting firms with official Microsoft partner status, certified consultants, and proven reference projects are particularly valuable. Informatec meets all three criteria and supports projects from data landscape analysis and architecture through implementation to operations and training.

Updated: 08.09.2026