Seconds to Save Lives: Real World Real-Time Intelligence with Fabric

Proposed session for SQLBits 2026

TL; DR

Discover how Microsoft Fabric uses real-time dataflows and event processing to turn raw data into life-saving decisions. Learn why streaming analytics beats traditional approaches when every second counts.

Session Details

Every second counts when lives are at stake. Based on a real-world scenario, this session explores how Microsoft Fabric’s real-time architecture, powered by streaming dataflows, event processing, and Real Time Reporting, can transform critical scenarios such as emergency room triage by turning raw data into rapid, accurate, life-saving decisions. We’ll also break down the difference between streaming analytics and traditional batch processing so you understand why speed changes everything. If you’ve ever wondered how real-time data can make a real-world impact, this session is for you.

3 things you'll get out of this session

A clear understanding of how Microsoft Fabric enables real-time analytics for critical scenarios. Practical insights into streaming dataflows, event processing, and real-time reporting. The key differences between streaming analytics and traditional batch processing and why they matter.

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