Databricks

Real-Time: Databricks vs Microsoft Fabric or Spark vs Kusto Databricks or Microsoft Fabric for building architectures for (Near) Real-Time data analysis? This is a question that naturally arises when we consider building an architecture for managing streaming data on Microsoft Azure. We are witnessing the evolution of modern data architectures, where we can observe a progressive convergence between batch and streaming paradigms, driven by the need to reduce “Time-to-Insight” and enable instant decision-making processes. In the current landscape, two platforms emerge as undisputed leaders in Azure, offering divergent architectural philosophies. Databricks is based on the Apache Spark engine and Lakehouse architecture, while Microsoft Fabric offers a unified SaaS ecosystem based on multiple specialised engines, including Kusto for Real-Time Intelligence. ...

Milan, December 3, 2025. The atmosphere at WPC always has a special energy, but this year, for me, it felt different. It was my first WPC as a speaker. Getting up on that stage isn’t just about sharing slides, it’s about conveying your vision. Together with my colleague and friend Laura Villa , we accepted an ambitious challenge: to condense into 50 minutes the evolution of a paradigm that is redefining modern business, “Real-Time”. ...