Adopting Fabric was a bit more recent but no less natural of a partnership, helping Slalom solidify their position as a leader in data and AI solutions. "Why we joined? That was pretty much a no-brainer for us. Having that direct connection to the Microsoft team, having subject matter experts from Microsoft join our workshops—that alone was a huge selling point to us," Martinez says. As a Microsoft partner working with Fabric, Slalom found value in early access to new features, direct support from Microsoft product teams, and greater visibility with customers.
Slalom found so much value in Fabric, in fact, that they used the platform to accelerate their own data modernization efforts. This initiative allowed Slalom to optimize reporting processes internally—and showcase their Fabric commitment to their own customers. "We're eating our own food," explains Martinez. "We can say to our clients, 'We have our own challenges with trying to capture and visualize data. Here's how we've overcome them with Fabric and how we can help you do it, too.'"