Viva Energy Cloud Transformation and Microsoft Fabric Deployment

This technical report outlines the cloud transformation initiative undertaken by Viva Energy, a prominent energy company in Australia. The report details the acquisition of Coles Express and Omni service station outlets, which expanded Viva Energy's retail network to over 700 stores. To gain a competitive edge, Viva Energy aimed to establish a modern cloud environment for edge computing, enabling access to real-time data across its expanded network. The deployment of a Data Landing Zone was a critical component of this transformation, executed within a tight timeframe without disrupting customer service. The report highlights the collaboration with LAB3, which provided expertise in deploying Microsoft Fabric as the Data Landing Zone. This deployment allowed Viva Energy to create data products for accurate marketing, financial, and logistical reporting. Additionally, the report discusses the integration of AI features into the platform, enhancing data accessibility while maintaining security controls. The implementation of Microsoft Fabric was marked by repeatable automated patterns, facilitating a swift deployment process.