Solotech
Media and Entertainment
Support provided to the organization in modernizing its analytics environment by defining a migration strategy and developing a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) based on Microsoft Fabric, in order to demonstrate the value and feasibility of the proposed solution.
Context
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The migration to Microsoft Dynamics 365 introduced additional complexity in data loading processes. It required the implementation of a data flow in Azure, while the remainder of the environment remains primarily on-premises.
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The current architecture relies on outdated and limited components, restricting the organization’s ability to elevate its analytics practices.
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The BI team is seeking guidance to modernize its environment and develop a clear migration roadmap.
Challenges
Inconsistent Data Loading
Ensure the availability and reliability of data from Dynamics 365 by implementing a user-friendly, fast, and stable solution.
Data Centralization
Eliminate the fragmentation of information across multiple data warehouses by creating a centralized environment for all organizational data.
Data Governance
Establish standardized rules and definitions to ensure data consistency across departments.
Objectives
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Develop a roadmap to guide the migration of the analytics environment toward a modern and scalable architecture.
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Build a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) within Microsoft Fabric to demonstrate the platform’s feasibility and added value.
Solutions Proposed by Groupe Neos
Review of the Existing Architecture
In-depth needs analysis to design an optimized and scalable infrastructure on Microsoft Fabric.
Development of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) in Microsoft Fabric
Creation of an MVP to centralize three key data sources and implement a Medallion architecture, forming the foundation for the full migration of the analytics environment.
Optimization of Data Load Performance
Implementation of Link-to-Fabric for Dynamics 365 data, enabling near real-time data access and significantly reducing load times through an incremental approach.
Migration Plan
Source Prioritization
Assessment of data sources to identify those delivering the greatest value and requiring priority action.
Effort Assessment
Development of a 12-month plan to decommission the current analytics environment and migrate to Microsoft Fabric.
Results Achieved
Demonstration of Fabric Capabilities
The MVP introduced the BI team to development methodologies within Fabric, leveraging deployment and continuous integration best practices through integration with Azure DevOps.
Creation of a Future-State Architecture Vision
The development of the MVP validated and refined the target architecture, while the roadmap provided clear visibility into required efforts and timelines for the full migration.
Conclusion
With Neos’ support, Solotech was able to begin modernizing its analytical environment by validating a modern, scalable target architecture on Microsoft Fabric. The development of an MVP quickly demonstrated the feasibility and value of the platform, centralized key data sources, and significantly improved the reliability and performance of loads, particularly for Dynamics 365. At the same time, the BI team benefited from a clear and structured roadmap to guide the gradual migration of the existing environment, while establishing a solid foundation for governance and analytical practices, positioning Solotech to sustainably support its business needs and future growth.
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