Microsoft Fabric Recognised as a Leading Data Fabric Platform
Microsoft has just been named a leader in The Forrester Wave for Data Fabric Platforms for Q4 2025, demonstrating the impact Microsoft Fabric is having on the world of data. Today’s article outlines some of the key elements of Fabric that have distinguished the solution from other data platforms on the market.
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Microsoft has been recognised as a Leader in Forrester’s Q4 2025 Wave report for Data Fabric Platforms with its leading data solution, Microsoft Fabric. A fully integrated SaaS data platform, Fabric unifies data from across the business, allowing data analytics, engineering, AI, and governance to be managed end-to-end from one space.
In the Forrester Wave Report, Microsoft earned top scores in both the current offering and strategy categories, excelling in 19 out of 26 criteria. These areas included end-to-end data fabric capabilities, agentic AI, real-time data integration, and unified governance and security.
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Forrester’s report highlighted Microsoft’s future-focused strategy and vision of a unified and intelligent data fabric that integrates data management, analytics, AI, and visualisation at scale. An innovative solution in the world of data, Fabric focuses on advanced automation, open standards, and enhanced self-service capabilities to bring data management to the next level. Backed by a clear roadmap, Fabric boasts a future-ready strategy that incorporates AI and advanced technologies to lead the way in terms of data platforms.
Although new technologies like agentic AI and advanced data intelligence are reshaping the data fabric landscape, Microsoft is leading this shift by embedding AI, automation, and governance deeply into its data platform. Features like Copilot in Fabric allow users to interact with data using natural language, while OneLake ensures real-time data unification with built-in security and compliance.
Other call-out Fabric capabilities noted by Forrester included:
Unified data catalog
Metadata management
Multidomain support
Real-time processing
Customer feedback contributed heavily to Microsoft’s leading status, with customers praising Fabric for its seamless integration with other solutions within the Microsoft ecosystem, like Azure and Microsoft 365. This deep integration of business data allows teams to unlock more value from data and ensure insights are always accurate and current.
If you would like to learn more about Microsoft Fabric, get in touch with one of our data experts today. Alternatively, check out our recent article where John Tallon, Practice Director at Storm, breaks down the key differences between Fabric and Power BI to help you evaluate where each solution can fit into your data strategy.
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