Microsoft Fabric Updates Blog

Unlocking Enterprise AI: Seamless Integration of OneLake Files in Microsoft Foundry IQ

Microsoft Fabric’s OneLake is redefining how organizations manage and leverage their data. Now, with native integration into Microsoft Foundry IQ, teams can unlock the full potential of their unstructured and semi-structured files without the hassle of data duplication or complex pipelines. OneLake brings together structured tables and unstructured files such as documents, images, logs, transcripts … Continue reading “Unlocking Enterprise AI: Seamless Integration of OneLake Files in Microsoft Foundry IQ”

Turning everyday documents from SharePoint and OneDrive into analytics ready data with OneLake shortcuts

We’re making it easier than ever to bring the files your business lives in every day, such as Word documents, Excel workbooks, PowerPoint decks and PDF files, directly into your analytics in Microsoft OneLake. With OneDrive and SharePoint shortcuts, you can now reference your existing files in Microsoft 365 as if they were part of … Continue reading “Turning everyday documents from SharePoint and OneDrive into analytics ready data with OneLake shortcuts”

Accelerating Insights from Unstructured Text with AI Powered OneLake Shortcut Transformations

Shortcut‑based AI transformations in Microsoft Fabric convert raw text files into governed Delta Lake tables within minutes, removing the need for complex data‑integration pipelines and significantly reducing time to insight. Why adopt AI transformations? Supported AI transforms Transform Purpose Summarization Generates concise summaries from long-form text. Translation Translates text between supported languages. Sentiment analysis Labels text … Continue reading “Accelerating Insights from Unstructured Text with AI Powered OneLake Shortcut Transformations”

Announcing Shortcut Transformations: from files to Delta tables. Always in sync, no pipelines required.

Shortcut transformations is a new capability in Microsoft Fabric that simplifies the process of converting raw files, starting with .CSV files, into Delta tables. This feature eliminates the need for traditional ETL pipelines, enabling users to transform data directly on top of files with minimal setup. Why use Shortcut transformations Shortcut transformations help users: What … Continue reading “Announcing Shortcut Transformations: from files to Delta tables. Always in sync, no pipelines required.”

New Shortcut Type for Azure Blob Storage in OneLake shortcuts

We’re excited to announce a new shortcut type for Azure Blob Storage in Microsoft Fabric! As a key platform for storing unstructured data — from images and documents to logs and media — Azure Blob Storage plays a vital role in powering AI and advanced analytics solutions. With this new shortcut type, you can easily … Continue reading “New Shortcut Type for Azure Blob Storage in OneLake shortcuts”