Microsoft platform modernisation: themes we see in the field
An observational summary of recurring patterns in Microsoft modernisation programmes, based on Avanteria delivery experience.
Practice Lead, Cloud and Data
Marta Lindqvist
Marta covers Azure platform design, migration, Microsoft Fabric and the analytics layer above it. She is particularly interested in landing zones as operating models rather than diagrams, and in semantic models that survive a reorganisation.
Focus areas
- Microsoft Azure
- Microsoft Fabric
- Power BI
- Cloud migration
- Cloud governance
Published
5 pieces by Marta Lindqvist
When a Power Automate flow should become a proper service
Automation that started as a convenience can become an unmonitored dependency. Signals that it is time to promote it.
A landing zone is an operating model, not a subscription layout
Most landing zone regret comes from decisions about ownership, cost accountability and change process rather than network topology.
Choosing a Microsoft data platform deliberately
Microsoft Fabric suits many analytics estates well. The decision should still be made against workload characteristics, not defaults.
Power BI semantic models that survive reorganisation
Reports are replaced constantly. The model beneath them should not be. Design choices that keep a model useful through change.