Live from FABCON 2026: Making Microsoft Fabric Practical

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FABCON is where Microsoft Fabric conversations stop being theoretical and start getting real. This year in Atlanta, Hitachi Solutions is on the ground at Booth 545, focused on one thing: helping organizations turn Fabric potential into practical, measurable outcomes.

To kick things off, we recorded a special, on‑site episode of Exchanges with Hitachi Solutions, bringing together a few of the experts you can meet at the booth—and giving you a preview of the conversations we’re having all week at FABCON.

Meet the voices behind the conversation

In this episode, I am joined by:

  • Sree Reddy, Senior Data & Analytics Architect, who’s working hands‑on with customers adopting Microsoft Fabric and demonstrating our Empower Data Platform—showing how organizations can simplify architecture, strengthen governance, and move faster with analytics and AI.
  • Philip Rainsberger, Solution Sales Professional for Azure Solutions, who brings a business‑first perspective to Fabric adoption—helping teams prioritize initiatives, align stakeholders, and turn capability into real value.
  • Carrie Smedira, Solution Sales Professional, who specializes in bridging the gap between AI ambition and business‑ready outcomes. At FABCON, Carrie is focused on helping organizations cut through the hype and zero in on where Microsoft Fabric and AI can drive measurable impact—quickly and responsibly.

What you’ll hear in this episode

This isn’t a technical deep dive. Instead, the conversation stays focused on what FABCON attendees care about most:

  • The real business use cases teams are exploring with Microsoft Fabric
  • What organizations are struggling with right now—modernization, governance, adoption, and proving ROI
  • What attendees can expect when they stop by Booth 545, including live demos and practical guidance
  • A preview of the Empower Data Platform demo and who it’s built for

And yes—we also cover the fun stuff.

Stop by Booth 545 (and win while you’re there)

If you’re attending FABCON, make sure to visit Hitachi Solutions at Booth 545. You can:

  • Talk through your Fabric goals with experts who’ve done this before
  • See a live demo of the Empower Data Platform
  • Walk away with clear next steps—not just ideas

Give the podcast a listen, then come see us at FABCON. We’re ready to make Fabric practical.

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The Who & What Behind the Blog

Matt Volke is an international award-winning marketing professional and nationally recognized journalist with a passion for crafting compelling content that drives results. As Product Marketing Manager at Hitachi Solutions, Matt leads creative strategy and content development for data and AI solutions, helping generate meaningful content for customers. With a career spanning top brands like Caesars Entertainment, Scientific Games, World Series of Poker, and The Venetian, he has shaped marketing narratives for global icons including Cirque du Soleil, Michael Jackson, Britney Spears, and Gordon Ramsay. Matt’s work has earned accolades from the American Advertising Federation, Associated Press, and Casino Journal, and his storytelling expertise continues to fuel innovation across digital, brand, and product marketing.