Insights from world leading Fabric experts

Updates from the Microsoft Fabric Community Conference in Las Vegas, where the best minds in data gathered to reveal game-changing updates to Microsoft Fabric!

This article breaks down the most impactful Microsoft Fabric announcements - updates that are reshaping how we manage and analyze data.

In this blog post, you'll discover

  • Our reflections on Microsoft’s new Translytical Writeback and what it means for the future of writeback in Fabric
  • How Oracle Mirroring enables real-time data synchronization in Fabric
  • The new row-level and folder-level security features for OneLake
  • How migration from Azure Synapse Analytics to Fabric just got a whole lot easier
  • The expanded role of Copilot across all Fabric workloads, enhancing productivity with AI
  • Why the introduction of SQL databases in Fabric is a huge win for developers and data team



Thoughts on Microsoft’s Translytical Writeback in Fabric

Microsoft has officially entered the writeback space with its new translytical capabilities in Microsoft Fabric – and it’s exciting to see the platform moving in this direction. This was one of the headline announcements at FabCon 2025, and as experts in writeback and translytical capabilities, we understand why!



The new functionality allows users to trigger transactional code directly from buttons in the Fabric UI, enabling writeback operations straight from the report surface. This opens up interesting possibilities, especially for simple, direct transactions.

But as we’ve explored the feature further, here are a few of our reflections:


⚠️ Still Early Days

  • The solution is very singular in nature - it handles one transaction at a time, with no support for batch processing.
  • Even for basic transactions, it requires a significant amount of custom code, making it far from a no-code or low-code approach.
  • This can make it difficult to scale or maintain across broader business scenarios.


✅ Promising Start

That said, it's a great signal that Microsoft is committed to enabling more dynamic, action-driven data flows in Fabric. It brings developers closer to embedding logic directly within the data experience.


We’re continuing to invest in tools like accoPLANNING and accoMASTERDATA that bridge this gap -offering powerful, flexible, and user-friendly writeback capabilities without heavy coding or limitations on batch updates.

We see Microsoft’s entry as a validation of how important this area is becoming - and we’re excited to see where it goes!


Oracle Mirroring: Real-Time Data Synchronization

Another headline announcements at FabCon 2025 was the introduction of real-time Oracle mirroring in Microsoft Fabric. By integrating Oracle databases using OCI GoldenGate, Fabric now supports seamless, real-time data synchronization.

This means users can access up-to-date Oracle data instantly—no more delays, no manual exports. It's a major leap for businesses that rely heavily on Oracle and need accurate data streaming directly into their analytics workflows.

Microsoft booth at an event: Attendees crowd around displays, under Microsoft banners. Dark room, many people.

Enhanced Security for OneLake

Security continues to be a top priority, and Microsoft delivered some major upgrades to OneLake. Two new features now offer greater control and protection:

  • Row-level security lets you define who can see specific data entries
  • Folder-level access control provides granular permissions on data storage

These updates significantly reduce risk, helping organizations meet strict compliance and privacy requirements without compromising usability.



Simplified Migration from Synapse Analytics

Is migrating from Azure Synapse Analytics to Microsoft Fabric easier than before? Absolutely. Microsoft knows migration can be a headache, so they’ve introduced new tools that make the process faster and smoother than ever. These enhancements ensure that existing data, scripts, and workflows are preserved, minimizing downtime and keeping your analytics running seamlessly.



"With all these updates, one thing is crystal clear: Microsoft Fabric is leading the way in data innovation.


Mikael Iuel-Brockdorff, CEO at AccoTOOL

Copilot Expands Across Fabric

How does Copilot’s AI integration enhance data management in Microsoft Fabric?
This was another exciting reveal -
Copilot is now available across all Fabric capacities, from F2 and up. Whether you're in Data Factory, Data Science, or Data Engineering, Copilot can assist with data transformation, analysis, and even visualization. Seeing it in action at FabCon was incredible—this AI assistant is making data work more intuitive, more powerful, and honestly, more fun!

SQL Databases Come to Microsoft Fabric

What makes SQL databases in Microsoft Fabric a game-changer for data professionals?
One of the biggest “wow” moments at FabCon was the announcement of
SQL databases within Microsoft Fabric. Built on Azure SQL Database, this feature lets you create and manage operational databases directly in Fabric, with automatic replication to OneLake in Parquet format. That means real-time analytics with zero ETL hassle—just raw power and efficiency. Plus, with full support for SQL Server Management Studio and Visual Studio, developers can jump right in without missing a beat.


Why is now the best time to explore the latest Microsoft Fabric innovations? Because the future of data is happening right now, and it’s more accessible, secure, and AI-driven than ever before. If you haven’t explored what Fabric can do for your business, now’s the time. 


Mikael Iuel-Brockdorff, CEO at AccoTOOL

About the author

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mikael Iuel-Brockdorff, CEO & Founder at accoTOOL.

With 25+ years in Business Intelligence, Mikael is an expert in reporting, budgeting, and bridging business and tech. He’s passionate about data-driven decision-making and a specialist in writeback from semantic models - an area where business needs meet cutting-edge innovation. Connect on LinkedIn or contact Mikael here

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