The Challenge
A global power generation equipment manufacturer was struggling to keep pace with reporting demands as the business rapidly expanded. Critical data was split across a homegrown database and an on-premises ERP system, while reporting lived in disconnected tools like Excel, Tableau, Power BI, and homegrown applications.
The result: highly manual, inconsistent reporting that left users stitching together multiple reports just to answer basic questions.
The Solution
Sullexis partnered with the client to design and deliver a modern analytics environment built on Microsoft Fabric. Rather than attempting a costly, company-wide overhaul, we focused on delivering quick wins through a phased, domain-by-domain approach that aligned with the client’s existing Power BI investment.
Key elements included:
- Fabric-first strategy: Leveraging Microsoft’s integrated data and analytics ecosystem to avoid multiple, overlapping platforms.
- Phased rollout: Starting with Operations, then expanding into Finance and Accounting, each phase delivered immediate value while building momentum.
- Structured growth model: Establishing a repeatable framework for securely expanding into additional domains.
Business Impact
- Rapid Time-to-Value: The Operations domain was live in just 6 weeks, giving leaders curated, reliable operational reports for the first time. Finance followed in 8 weeks with tailored reporting and analytics models.
- Trusted, Consolidated Reporting: Business users now rely on a single analytics layer instead of piecing together data from multiple sources. Reports that once took hours can now be generated in minutes.
- Scalable Growth Path: The new platform is designed for expansion, with new business areas added quickly and consistently.
- Alignment with Microsoft Ecosystem: By choosing Fabric, the client streamlined operations, reduced complexity, and maximized ROI from their existing Power BI footprint.
The Outcome
By partnering with Sullexis, the client now has a future-ready analytics platform that improves decision-making, reduces reporting strain, and provides a clear path for scalable growth — all while staying aligned with the Microsoft ecosystem they already trust.