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Zero-copy access to OneLake data in Azure Databricks (Preview)

Most data estates are not single platform, and that is not a problem. The challenge is what usually comes next: extra copies, extra pipelines, extra refresh schedules, and endless debates about which version is the truth. Today, we are introducing OneLake catalog federation (Beta) in Azure Databricks Lakehouse Federation, which simplifies multi-engine analytics by enabling … Continue reading “Zero-copy access to OneLake data in Azure Databricks (Preview)”

OneLake SharePoint and OneDrive shortcuts now support workspace and service principal identities (Preview)

OneDrive and SharePoint (ODSP) shortcuts let you use your existing Microsoft 365 files directly in OneLake without copying or moving them. This gives analytics, BI, and AI workloads a unified, governed view of both structured data and documents. This eliminates duplication and silos while enabling powerful scenarios like combining spreadsheets with Lakehouse data, indexing documents for AI, and optionally transforming files … Continue reading “OneLake SharePoint and OneDrive shortcuts now support workspace and service principal identities (Preview)”

Supercharge AI, BI, and data engineering with Semantic Link (Generally Available)

  • Headshot of article author February 10, 2026 by Ruixin Xu 51,902 Views

Great technology does not succeed on design alone—it succeeds when it helps people solve real problems. Semantic Link is one of those transformative capabilities in Microsoft Fabric: it brings AI, BI, and data engineering together through a shared semantic layer, enabling teams to work faster and more intelligently on the data they already trust. From … Continue reading “Supercharge AI, BI, and data engineering with Semantic Link (Generally Available)”

OneLake catalog: The trusted catalog for organizations worldwide

For years, organizations have aspired to build cultures where data is embedded into everyday decision-making. Generative AI is bringing that goal closer than ever with agents that can quickly answer questions with data. But at the core, this culture can only be achieved if agents and your people can easily discover and trust high-quality data. … Continue reading “OneLake catalog: The trusted catalog for organizations worldwide”

The future of data security is interoperability: a technical look at OneLake security

Enterprises have never had more ways to store and analyze data. As data spreads across clouds, formats, and analytics engines, security policies tend to fragment along the same lines: each system brings its own model, its own controls, and its own blind spots. The result is a patchwork of inconsistent enforcement, duplicated effort, and higher risk. Yet … Continue reading “The future of data security is interoperability: a technical look at OneLake security”