The Business Case for Microsoft Fabric: Real-World Success in Social Housing
Join this webinar to understand how Microsoft Fabric delivers measurable business outcomes for social housing. Explore tangible and intangible benefits, learn how to transition from legacy platforms, and see a real-world business case from a UK housing association.
Why Attend
- Clarity: Understand why Microsoft Fabric matters for housing associations today.
Providers manage ~4.5 million homes in England and spent a record £8.8bn on repairs in 2023/24 (+13% YoY). - Insight: Learn how Fabric enables predictive analytics, AI, and faster decision-making.
Sector leaders cut arrears to 2.56% median and re-let times to 41 days—data-driven decisions make this possible. - Confidence: See a detailed business case and value comparison to support your strategy.
Microsoft Fabric delivers an estimated 379% ROI over three years (TEI study). - Action: Discover practical steps for migrating from legacy systems to Fabric.
With Awaab’s Law introducing fixed timescales for damp and mould repairs, compliance-ready data migration is critical.
Key Takeaways
- Microsoft Fabric’s Relevance: How Fabric drives efficiency, security, and innovation for UK housing associations.
- Benefits Beyond the Basics: Tangible and intangible gains—improved collaboration, faster insights, and AI readiness.
OneLake simplifies governance and capacity planning for scattered housing data estates. - What’s Next with Fabric: Explore predictive analytics, machine learning, and advanced capabilities.
Predictive models can help reduce void times and arrears, improving customer satisfaction. - Real-World Business Case: Learn from a UK housing association’s successful adoption journey.
Mapped to sector priorities: damp/mould compliance, arrears reduction, and performance reporting. - Value Comparison & Migration: Understand how to evaluate ROI and transition from legacy platforms.
Reserve your spot today and learn how to modernise housing data for compliance, cost control, and better customer outcomes.

Chris Hampson
Housing Industry Lead at ANS
Chris has spent the past two years as Blue Light and Housing Industry Lead at ANS, building on four years of success within the company. He drives digital transformation for Emergency Services and Housing Associations, delivering intelligent data, infrastructure, and security solutions. Chris is passionate about helping some of the UK’s most forward-thinking organisations enhance digital engagement and achieve meaningful outcomes through technology.

Martin Brierley
Data & AI Practice Lead at ANS
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.
