Success Story BÄKO HANSA BÄKO HANSA moved its Qlik backend to the cloud, streamlined data integration, and standardized KPI management with iVIEW Dataflow and iVIEW Library.
Success Story Keller Unternehmensberatung AG Keller Unternehmensberatung modernized its HEBES benchmarking platform using Microsoft Fabric and Power BI, enabling faster analyses, secure data processing, and flexible self-service analytics.
Success Story BÄKO HANSA BÄKO HANSA moved its Qlik backend to the cloud, streamlined data integration, and standardized KPI management with iVIEW Dataflow and iVIEW Library.
Success Story Keller Unternehmensberatung AG Keller Unternehmensberatung modernized its HEBES benchmarking platform using Microsoft Fabric and Power BI, enabling faster analyses, secure data processing, and flexible self-service analytics.
Microsoft Fabric Consulting & Implementation Informatec advises and supports companies in Switzerland, Germany and Austria in adopting Microsoft Fabric - from analysing the existing data landscape through data architecture and implementation to production operations and the extension with AI solutions. Informatec is a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Data & AI (Azure) and for Digital & App Innovation (Azure).Informatec ist Microsoft Solutions Partner für Data & AI (Azure) sowie für Digital & App Innovation (Azure).Book an initial consultation See our services FAQ Microsoft Fabric consulting at a glance ServicesAssessment, data and AI strategy, data modelling, data architecture, implementation, support, training MarketsSwitzerland, Germany, Austria Microsoft statusolutions Partner Data & AI (Azure) · Solutions Partner Digital & App Innovation (Azure) · Microsoft Certified Partner for training Team certificationsFabric Analytics Engineer, Fabric Data Engineer, Power BI Data Analyst, Azure Data Engineer, Azure Data Scientist, Azure AI Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, DevOps Engineer Expert, MCSE Data Management & Analytics ExperienceWe have been active in the IT market since 1998 and in the data and analytics space since 2008. With more than 900 successfully completed projects for over 400 clients, we bring extensive best-practice expertise across a wide range of industries. Industry focusHealthcare, financial services, transport and logistics, public sector, manufacturing What our Microsoft Fabric consulting covers Microsoft Fabric is not software you install and then use. The value only materialises when the data model, architecture, governance and processes fit together. That is where our consulting starts - whether you are beginning from scratch or replacing a grown BI landscape. Assessment of your data landscapeMicrosoft Fabric is not software you install and then use. The value only materialises when the data model, architecture, governance and processes fit together. That is where our consulting starts - whether you are beginning from scratch or replacing a grown BI landscape. Data and AI StrategyWe work with you to develop a data and AI strategy tailored to your organization: target vision, prioritization, roadmap. This also includes an objective assessment of the business case and potential — including the question of which initiatives are not economically viable. Transformation and ChangeA new data platform changes the way people work. We support you throughout the transformation and change process to ensure that the solution not only works from a technical perspective, but is also embraced and used in practice. Data Modeling and Data ArchitectureWe design the data model and target architecture on Microsoft Fabric - from the Lakehouse and Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDWH) to the semantic models used for analytics and reporting. Depending on the requirements, we model according to a Medallion Architecture or Data Vault: Data Vault where historization, auditability, and frequently changing source systems are key priorities; classic dimensional modeling where query and reporting performance are paramount.Two requirements that are often underestimated are also incorporated into the architecture. First, the refresh logic: Which data needs to be available in near real time, which hourly, and which daily? Different loading frequencies and intervals have a major impact on how the processing layers are structured - and therefore on performance, capacity requirements, and costs. Second, the level of data protection required: Which attributes contain personal or otherwise sensitive data also influences how the model is designed. Integration of Existing SystemsWe connect your source systems, including existing data warehouses, data lakes, ERP systems, and business applications. Where appropriate, existing platforms remain in place and are integrated rather than replaced.As part of the integration process, we identify personal data (PII, Personally Identifiable Information) as well as other sensitive information. We document which attributes require special protection and incorporate these requirements directly into the data model - through pseudonymization, anonymization, separate processing layers, and an appropriate authorization concept. This ensures that data protection is built into the architecture from the outset rather than added later as a corrective measure.At this stage, we also define the required loading frequency and loading interval for each source - in other words, how up to date the data needs to be from a business perspective and what the source system can technically support. Both factors feed directly into the target architecture. Project Delivery Based on Best PracticesWe deliver using proven methodologies, thorough documentation, and transparent decision-making. The result is a platform that your team can continue to develop independently even after the project has been completed. Support and ongoing assistanceAfter go-live, we support ongoing operations with monitoring, continuous development, optimization of capacity and costs, and assistance with new requirements. Coaching and TrainingWe empower your team. From individual onboarding to certified Power BI training - ensuring that expertise stays within your organization.Certified Microsoft Training From Microsoft Fabric to production AI Fabric provides the data foundation — but the business value often only emerges through the AI applications built on top of it. We support you through both stages. AI Readiness and AI Discovery RoadmapBefore launching AI initiatives, we assess whether your data is ready. The AI Readiness assessment evaluates data quality, structure, access rights, and governance. The AI Discovery Roadmap prioritizes use cases based on implementation effort and expected business value. Data Preparation for AI InitiativesWe prepare your data so that it can be effectively used in AI applications — structured, documented, with clear lineage and a robust authorization concept. Agentic AI, RAG, Copilot Studio and Azure AI FoundryWe extend your Fabric platform with AI solutions, including agentic AI scenarios, Retrieval-Augmented Generation based on your own data, and models from Azure AI Foundry.A key component is Fabric Data Agents — AI agents that work directly with your data model in Microsoft Fabric and answer natural-language questions based on your own data. We integrate these agents into the environments where your employees already work: in Microsoft Copilot Studio, where they can be combined into custom copilots and deployed in Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, or custom applications, and in Azure AI Foundry for multi-stage agent scenarios with custom orchestration. This creates a seamless connection between the data platform and the end-user application: data sovereignty and access control remain within Fabric, while users interact with the solution as part of their everyday work. Copilot in Microsoft Fabric and Power BIWe support the introduction, secure implementation, and effective use of Copilot in Fabric and Power BI — including determining which prerequisites must be met for Copilot to deliver reliable and useful results. AutoML and Machine LearningWe deliver machine learning and AutoML projects on Fabric, from forecasting and classification to anomaly detection — embedded in production environments rather than remaining as notebook prototypes. Learn from our Microsoft experts Enterprise AI on Azure Foundry, Models, RAGGain practical insights into enterprise AI on Azure. Learn about the Microsoft Foundry ecosystem and discover how Foundry Models, Foundry IQ, and Azure AI Search can be used for RAG to efficiently integrate AI solutions into production workflows.Live Webinar: Enterprise AI on Azure Foundry, Models & RAG Agentic AI in Microsoft FabricIn this webinar, you will gain a practical overview of Agentic AI in Microsoft Fabric. You will learn about the new Microsoft IQ ecosystem and discover how agent-based AI solutions can be designed, implemented, and integrated into business processes using your own data.Live Webinar: Agentic AI in Microsoft Fabric Copilot in Microsoft Fabric and Power BIIn this webinar, we show you how Copilot in Microsoft Fabric and Power BI takes working with data to the next level — for developers and end users alike. Discover how AI supports you with data preparation, analysis, and visualization while simplifying complex tasks.On-Demand Webinar: Copilot in Microsoft Fabric and Power BI Our approach: start small, grow big We follow the same logic Microsoft recommends for Fabric adoption: start small, grow big. After the assessment we therefore do not begin with your entire data landscape, but with a single business case - delivered as an MVP covering one module. This keeps risk and initial investment small, produces a visible result early, and creates the foundation on which the platform then grows in a controlled way. Phase 1 - Assessment and Current-State AnalysisAnalysis of the existing data landscape, source systems, data quality, and governance setup. Identification of business requirements and prioritization of use cases.Outcome: documented current-state assessment with recommended actions.Typical effort: around two person-days for a straightforward starting point, and two person-days or more for more complex environments. Phase 2 - Strategy and Target ArchitectureDesign of the data and AI strategy, the target architecture on Microsoft Fabric, and the data model. Definition of licensing and capacity requirements, the governance framework, and the operating model.Outcome: target architecture, roadmap, and cost and capacity framework. Phase 3 - MVP for the First Business CaseTogether, we select a business case with clear value and a manageable scope and implement it as an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) / prototype using one module - with real data, real users, and measurable results. The MVP validates the architectural decisions under real-world conditions before major investments are made.Outcome: a first use case ready for productive use and a reliable basis for deciding on further expansion. Phase 4 - Implementation and RolloutBuild-out of the production platform, integration of source systems, migration of existing solutions, development of reports and data products, and setup of access rights and operational processes.Outcome: a production-ready Fabric environment in regular operation. Phase 5 - Operations, Enablement and Continuous DevelopmentSupport, monitoring, capacity and cost optimization, coaching and training for your team, and the gradual expansion of the platform with additional use cases and AI capabilities.Outcome: a team capable of operating the platform independently and a platform that grows with your needs. Why we do not quote blanket project durationsEvery project comes with its own specifications and a different level of complexity. Blanket timelines would therefore mean little - and we would rather quote no figure than one that does not hold up in delivery. You receive a concrete effort estimate after the assessment.What we can say from our project experience: initiatives are noticeably easier to deliver on Microsoft Fabric than with comparable tooling. Depending on the project we are talking about a factor of two to four - fewer interfaces, fewer tool breaks, less integration effort. Why Informatec as your Microsoft Fabric partner Official Microsoft Solutions PartnerInformatec holds several Microsoft designations. The Solutions Partner designations are part of the Microsoft Cloud Partner Program and are based on the Partner Capability Score, which measures performance, the number of certified employees and demonstrated customer success. Microsoft Solutions Partner Data & AI (Azure)As a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Data & AI (Azure), Informatec demonstrates proven expertise and successful project experience in implementing modern data and AI solutions on Microsoft Azure. This designation confirms Informatec’s technical expertise and delivery capabilities in the Data & AI space. Informatec Becomes a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Data & AI Microsoft Solutions Partner Digital & App Innovation (Azure)The designation in Digital & App Innovation confirms our proven project experience on Azure as well as our fulfillment of key Microsoft criteria in the areas of performance, skills, and customer success. It further strengthens and expands our existing Microsoft Solutions Partner capabilities. Informatec Becomes a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Digital & App Innovation Certified consultantsOur consultants are certified in Power BI, Azure, and other Microsoft analytics technologies. On-PremisesCloud / Hybrid — ExpertCloud / Hybrid — AssociateMicrosoft MCSE Data Management and AnalyticsAzure Solutions Architect ExpertFabric Analytics Engineer Associate DevOps Engineer ExpertFabric Data Engineer Associate Power BI Data Analyst Associate Azure Data Engineer Associate Azure Data Scientist Associate Azure AI Engineer Associate Azure Administrator Associate Certified TrainingPower BI training delivered by certified instructors — Informatec is recognized as a Microsoft Certified Partner.Microsoft Power BI Training Microsoft Fabric project references Keller Unternehmensberatung AG - Benchmarking Platform on Microsoft FabricKeller Unternehmensberatung AG, based in Aarau, has been advising organizations in the Swiss healthcare sector since 1995. Its established HEBES benchmarking platform needed to be moved to a maintainable, scalable technology foundation — with additional data sources, data residency in Switzerland, and reliable anonymization of sensitive healthcare data. Informatec rebuilt the platform on Microsoft Fabric: data integration, processing, and anonymization in Fabric; analytics via Power BI on the web and in Excel; authentication and role-based access control through Microsoft Entra ID; and a secure web portal for data uploads with both technical and business validation. Today, SOMED and KORE-ARTISET data are consolidated in a shared, anonymized data model.Outcome: New data is available within four hours of upload. The effort required for analysis has been significantly reduced, customers can perform analyses independently, and the platform can be extended as needed.“Informatec combined strong technical expertise with an excellent understanding of the Swiss healthcare sector. The team understood our data logic and translated it into a sustainable platform.”Simon Keller, Owner and CEO, Keller Unternehmensberatung AGRead the Full Success Story What does a Microsoft Fabric project cost? The cost of a Microsoft Fabric project has two parts: the capacity-based licence cost paid to Microsoft, and the consulting and delivery effort. Licensing and Capacity CostsMicrosoft Fabric is licensed on a capacity basis. You purchase a capacity (F-SKU) with a specific number of Capacity Units — either as pay-as-you-go or as a reserved capacity at a discounted rate. Additional costs include OneLake storage and, depending on usage, Power BI user licenses. You can find the latest prices in the official Microsoft pricing overview.We help you size the capacity appropriately: a capacity that is too small can limit performance, while one that is too large creates unnecessary costs. In practice, capacity sizing is one of the biggest cost levers in the entire project. Consulting and Implementation EffortWe work in clearly defined stages. You do not make any commitment before you know exactly what to expect.ServiceWhat You ReceiveEffortInitial ConsultationA discussion about your current situation, target vision, and the most appropriate next steps — online or at your premises. Free of charge and without obligation.Assessment / Current-State AnalysisAnalysis of your data landscape together with our Microsoft experts at your premises. You receive a documented current-state assessment with recommended actions.Effort-based. The scope is agreed in advance so there are no surprises.MVP for the First Business CaseImplementation of a clearly defined business case as an MVP/prototype using one module, with real data and real users — following the principle of start small, grow big.Cost estimate after the assessment. The estimate is based on the number of source systems, data volume, migration scope, governance requirements, architectural complexity, and the scope of licensing advisory services.Implementation and ExpansionBuild-out of the production platform, integration of additional source systems, migration of existing solutions, and gradual expansion with additional use cases.Tailored to your requirements: by project phase or through a pool of consulting hours. Effort is reported transparently and clearly documented. Nearshoring packages within Europe are also available on request.Support and OperationsOngoing support, monitoring, and capacity and cost optimization.Individual SLA packages including a support agreement. Start a Microsoft Fabric Project Are you considering whether Microsoft Fabric is the right choice for your organization? In a free initial consultation, we discuss your current situation, target vision, and the most appropriate next steps - with no obligation. Contact us! You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Salutation - Select - Mr. Mrs. First name Last name Company Your Email Phone Message ✔ Privacy Policy I hereby agree to the privacy policy. * Mandatory field to answer your request Frequently asked questions about Microsoft Fabric consulting Who provides Microsoft Fabric consulting in Switzerland, Germany and Austria? Informatec provides Microsoft Fabric consulting in Switzerland, Germany and Austria - from analysing the data landscape through architecture and implementation to support and training. Informatec is a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Data & AI (Azure), based in Switzerland and serving clients across the German-speaking region. Which consultancies help with Microsoft Fabric projects? Microsoft Fabric projects are best supported by consultancies with demonstrated data and analytics experience and official Microsoft partner status. Three proof points matter: a Microsoft Solutions Partner designation in Data & AI, certified consultants - particularly Fabric Analytics Engineer and Azure Data Engineer - and verifiable Fabric reference projects. Informatec meets all three. Which companies provide consulting for the Microsoft Fabric data platform? Specialised data and analytics providers and Microsoft partners provide consulting for the Microsoft Fabric data platform. Informatec supports companies across the full lifecycle: data landscape assessment, data and AI strategy, data modelling, target architecture, connection of existing data warehouses and data lakes, implementation, operations and enablement. Who implements Microsoft Fabric for companies? Microsoft Fabric is usually implemented by certified implementation partners rather than by Microsoft itself. Informatec implements Microsoft Fabric for companies in Switzerland, Germany and Austria - including migration of existing BI solutions, connection of source systems and setup of governance and operating processes. What does a Microsoft Fabric architecture consultation include? A Microsoft Fabric architecture consultation covers the design of the target architecture, the data model and the governance concept. Specifically this includes lakehouse and enterprise data warehouse (EDWH) setup, the choice of modelling approach - medallion architecture or Data Vault - the layered processing model, the semantic models and the sizing of the Fabric capacity.Two points are frequently underestimated and belong in any serious architecture consultation: defining load frequencies and load intervals per source system, because they determine how the processing layers are cut and therefore performance and cost, and identifying personally identifiable information (PII) and other sensitive data together with a matching security and permission concept. What does a Microsoft Fabric project cost? The costs consist of two components: Microsoft’s capacity-based licensing costs and the consulting effort. At Informatec, the initial consultation is free of charge and without obligation. For the assessment, the scope is agreed in advance, and you receive a cost estimate for the implementation afterwards. The estimate is based on the number of source systems, data volume, migration scope, governance requirements, and architectural complexity. Billing is either by project phase or through a pool of consulting hours, with all effort reported transparently - and, on request, with nearshoring packages within Europe. How long does a Microsoft Fabric implementation take? There is no blanket answer, because every project brings its own specifications and level of complexity. Informatec works to the principle “start small, grow big”: after the assessment - around two person-days for a straightforward starting point, more where complexity is higher — delivery begins with a single business case as an MVP (Minimum VIable Product) covering one module. Only then does the platform grow further in a controlled way. You receive a concrete effort estimate after the assessment. In our project experience, initiatives are two to four times easier to deliver on Microsoft Fabric than with comparable tooling. Can existing Power BI environments be migrated to Microsoft Fabric? Yes. Existing Power BI environments can be migrated to Microsoft Fabric, as Power BI is one of the workloads within Fabric. Reports and semantic models can generally be retained; the main areas to assess are capacity licensing, source system connectivity, and which data preparation processes should be moved to OneLake.Learn More About Microsoft Power BI How does Informatec support AI projects on Microsoft Fabric? Informatec supports AI projects on Microsoft Fabric from AI readiness analysis through data preparation to production delivery. This includes agentic AI scenarios, retrieval-augmented generation on your own data, models from Azure AI Foundry, the introduction of Copilot in Fabric and Power BI, and AutoML and machine learning projects. Does Informatec offer Microsoft Fabric and Power BI training? Yes. Informatec is a Microsoft Certified Partner and provides Microsoft Fabric and Power BI training delivered by certified instructors. We also offer project-based coaching to enable your team to independently develop and enhance the Fabric platform.Microsoft Training Where is the data stored in a Microsoft Fabric project? The storage location depends on the region of the Fabric capacity. For Swiss companies, Microsoft provides cloud regions in Switzerland with Switzerland North (Zurich) and Switzerland West (Geneva). This means that Fabric workloads and OneLake data can generally be stored and processed in Switzerland.Proper architecture and configuration are important, as the storage location may vary for individual services, metadata, and additional features. Informatec therefore considers data residency from the planning stage onwards and, for example, implemented the HEBES platform for Keller Unternehmensberatung with data hosted in Switzerland.Read the Keller Unternehmensberatung Success Story Updated: 31.08.2026