Total Economic Impact Study of Microsoft Fabric

This document is a Total Economic Impact™ study commissioned by Microsoft and conducted by Forrester Consulting. It aims to evaluate the potential return on investment (ROI) enterprises may realize by deploying Microsoft Fabric, a comprehensive data analytics management system. The study outlines the experiences of four organizations that implemented Fabric, highlighting the challenges they faced with data integration and access prior to its deployment. Key findings indicate significant improvements in productivity for data engineers and business analysts, enhanced business results due to better insights, and reduced attrition rates among skilled data professionals. The financial analysis reveals quantified benefits totaling $12.37 million over three years against costs of $2.58 million, resulting in a net present value (NPV) of $9.79 million and an ROI of 379%. The document also discusses unquantified benefits, such as enhanced analytics creativity and improved alignment between technical and business teams, emphasizing the broader impact of adopting Microsoft Fabric.