22-25 April 2026

Break the Read-Only Barrier: Real-Time Action with Fabric Translytical Flows

Proposed session for SQLBits 2026

TL; DR

Stop switching tabs to act on data! Learn how to break the read-only barrier in Microsoft Fabric by building translytical task flows. Master write-back patterns that trigger workflows and update records directly from your insights.

Session Details

For years, the standard analytics workflow has been a one-way street. Data moves from sources to dashboards, where users look at charts and then switch to other applications to take action. This "context switching" creates latency, data silos, and missed opportunities. It’s time to turn your insights into an engine for immediate action.
In this 60-minute deep dive, we explore how to break the read-only barrier using Microsoft Fabric. We will move beyond static visualization and dive into the world of translytical task flows-the intersection of analytical processing and operational action.
We are going to cover design write-back patterns that allow users to update records, trigger workflows and adjust forecasts without leaving the Fabric environment.

3 things you'll get out of this session

Key Takeways: - Implement Write-Back Patterns: Master the technical architecture required to enable bidirectional data flows and record updates within the Microsoft Fabric ecosystem. - Eliminate Context Switching: Design "translytical" workflows that allow users to trigger operational actions and business processes directly from their analytical views. - Operationalize Insights: Bridge the gap between data analysis and execution by turning static dashboards into interactive engines for real-time business impact.