At element61 we are early adopters of Lakehouse technology using Databricks and Microsoft Fabric. We’ve also been partners of TimeXtender since 2012.
That’s why we’re thrilled about the latest release of TimeXtender, now integrating with Microsoft Fabric for seamless Lakehouse implementations! This marks the first version of TimeXtender to support end-to-end Lakehouse Architecture, providing a unified environment that bridges the best of both data lakes and data warehouses.
TimeXtender (TDI v. 6814.1) marks a significant leap forward with the addition of support for Microsoft Fabric. This update aligns with TimeXtender’s commitment to provide a flexible, technology-agnostic approach to data integration and management, empowering organizations to leverage a broad range of data technologies without the limitations of vendor lock-in. By integrating with Microsoft Fabric, TimeXtender expands its capabilities to support a unified analytics platform that simplifies data workflows and accelerates the development of business-ready data solutions.
In this release, the Microsoft Fabric integration is in ‘public preview’, where only ‘Simple Mode’ is supported. We still think it’s a great step forward for TimeXtender, and can’t wait to see the other TimeXtender features being implemented for Microsoft Fabric in future releases.
Enhanced Integration Capabilities with Microsoft Fabric
Microsoft Fabric offers a comprehensive, cloud-native analytics platform that unifies data storage, processing, and analytics. TimeXtender’s integration with Microsoft Fabric will enhance its ability to manage complex data environments by automating data workflows across the platform’s diverse services. This release leverages TimeXtender's metadata-driven approach and AI-powered automation to streamline the entire process of data ingestion, transformation, and delivery within Microsoft Fabric.
With this update, TimeXtender users can take full advantage of Microsoft Fabric’s core features, including OneLake for unified data storage, the Delta Parquet format for efficient data processing, and seamless compatibility with Fabric’s lakehouse architecture. The low-code interface of TimeXtender simplifies complex data workflows, allowing users to design, manage, and optimize their data processes without extensive manual coding. This approach enables faster implementation and reduces the risk of errors, making it easier for organizations to deploy robust data solutions in record time.
Next to generating code in T-SQL, TimeXtender can now also generate optimized Spark code in Fabric notebooks.
End-to-End Orchestration and Resource Management
TimeXtender’s integration with Microsoft Fabric includes comprehensive end-to-end orchestration capabilities. The tool allows users to manage data integration jobs, execute commands, and interact with Fabric Notebooks for advanced data processing and machine learning tasks. By automating tasks such as scaling compute resources before heavy data loads or triggering machine learning workflows, TimeXtender ensures efficient resource utilization and significant cost savings.
One of the standout features of TimeXtender is the ability to seamlessly switch between cloud platforms, providing flexibility and adaptability as business needs evolve. Whether deploying data solutions on Microsoft Fabric, Azure, AWS, Snowflake, or on-premises systems, TimeXtender’s technology-agnostic design enables effortless migrations with just one click. This eliminates the risk of vendor lock-in and future-proofs the organization’s data infrastructure, allowing it to scale and adapt as new technologies emerge.
Key Benefits of TimeXtender’s Fabric Integration
- Accelerated Data Solutions: By automating workflows with metadata and AI, TimeXtender accelerates the development of data solutions on Microsoft Fabric by up to 10 times compared to traditional methods. This results in faster delivery of business-ready data and enables quicker insights.
- Reduced Operational Costs: The automation capabilities of TimeXtender help organizations cut costs by up to 80%. This is achieved by minimizing the need for large data engineering teams and optimizing resource usage across the Fabric ecosystem.
- Enhanced Data Governance and Quality: TimeXtender’s unified metadata framework ensures comprehensive data lineage tracking, automated documentation, and robust version control. This approach not only streamlines compliance but also guarantees high-quality, reliable data for decision-making.
- Scalability and Flexibility: TimeXtender’s integration with Microsoft Fabric supports multi-cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments, providing unmatched scalability. The low-code interface empowers both data architects and business users to build, transform, and deliver data products rapidly, reducing bottlenecks and enhancing agility.
Future-Proofing Data Strategies with Microsoft Fabric and TimeXtender
As organizations navigate a landscape of rapidly evolving data technologies, TimeXtender’s integration with Microsoft Fabric provides a powerful, future-proof solution for building scalable data architectures. The holistic approach taken by TimeXtender ensures that data integration, governance, and quality are seamlessly interwoven across the entire data lifecycle. This simplifies the complexity of managing diverse data.
Conclusion
By enabling seamless integration with Microsoft Fabric, TimeXtender reinforces its position as a leading solution for metadata-driven, AI-powered data integration. This update empowers organizations to harness the full potential of their data assets, driving faster insights, better decision-making, and a more resilient data strategy.
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