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Data Activator in Microsoft Fabric - from analysis to action

Analyzing data in real time is one thing - based on this data Act automatically the other. This is exactly where the new function Data Activator in Microsoft Fabric.

What is the Data Activator?

Data Activator is a No-code solution in Fabric, that makes it possible, Monitor events in data and automatically trigger actions.

Examples:

  • A machine reports via Business Central that a production order is late → a Teams alert is automatically triggered.

  • A customer exceeds an open credit limit in the ERP (e.g. Dynamics NAV or Navision) → an email is automatically sent to Sales.

  • Stock levels fall below a defined threshold → a Power Automate workflow starts a reorder.

Why is this exciting for NAV, Navision and Business Central?

Many companies use ERP systems primarily for documentation. Decisions are often still based on manual monitoring - a controller checks key figures on a daily basis or an employee clicks through reports.

With the Data Activator, this process is proactive:

  • Events in the ERP are immediately recognized.

  • Actions start automatically without anyone having to check data manually.

  • Business processes are faster and more robust.

Furnishings in Fabric

The setup is surprisingly simple:

  1. Define data source - e.g. Azure SQL with Business Central data.

  2. Set rules - „If turnover < 1000 €“ or „If stock < 50“.

  3. Link action - Message in Teams, e-mail, Power Automate flow.

Everything happens via a Graphical user interface, without code.

Conclusion

With the Data Activator, Microsoft Fabric goes one step further: from pure data analysis to the automated action.

For medium-sized companies that work with NAV, Navision or Business Central This means: less manual control, fewer delays - and a more efficient True real-time responsiveness.

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