Organisations generate vast amounts of data every second, from business applications and digital services to operational systems, customer interactions and connected devices. Yet many struggle to transform that data into timely insights that drive action.

Join ANS and Microsoft for a hands-on Real-Time Intelligence in a Day workshop and discover how Microsoft Fabric enables organisations to connect, analyse and act on streaming data in real time. Through guided exercises and expert-led demonstrations, you’ll explore how to move beyond static reporting and build the foundations for more responsive, data-driven operations.

Whether you’re looking to improve operational visibility, enhance decision-making or unlock greater value from your data estate, this workshop will provide practical insight into the possibilities of real-time analytics.

What You’ll Experience

Throughout the day, you’ll explore how Microsoft Fabric enables real-time analytics through:

• Discovering and connecting to live data sources through Real-Time Hub
• Processing and routing events as they happen
• Transforming and analysing large volumes of streaming data
• Creating real-time visualisations and dashboards
• Monitoring conditions and establishing automated alerts
• Using Copilot and AI-powered capabilities to accelerate insight generation

Why Attend?

You’ll gain practical experience and learn how to:

• Connect and analyse streaming data from multiple sources
• Gain immediate visibility into operational and business performance
• Identify trends, anomalies and opportunities in real time
• Trigger actions and alerts based on changing conditions
• Accelerate insight generation with built-in AI and Copilot capabilities
• Build a foundation for more proactive, data-driven decision making

Register to start learning how Real-Time Intelligence can transform your data into a dynamic, actionable resource that drives value across the entire organisation.

Meet the hosts

Martin Brierley

Data & AI Practice Lead

Martin Brierley, ANS' Data & AI Practice Lead, is dedicated to demonstrating the practical advantages of digital transformation and enabling clients to utilise the full potential of their data. With over 17 years of industry experience, Martin assists organisations in adopting and updating data solutions. He formulates data strategies, creates technical designs, and ensures alignment with corporate goals, budgets, and current technological trends. Martin is enthusiastic about providing innovative solutions catering to clients’ needs and priorities.

Ian Pike

Data & AI Solutions Architect at ANS

Ian Pike is a Solution Architect specialising in Data & AI solutions across Microsoft technologies. He has been working in consulting since summer 2025, previously working at Microsoft for 8 years. He enjoys working closely with customers to design practical, scalable data platforms that deliver real business value.

Chris Muir

Presales Solution Architect at ANS

Chris is a Presales Solution Architect at ANS focused on delivering customer value through Data & AI solutions. He has worked in Data & AI for over 8 years, including 6 years at Microsoft where he guided various organisations through Data & AI transformation. More recently, he has acted as an Advisor to an AI start-up, before joining ANS where he now works directly with customers and helps bridge the gap between technology and business outcomes.