A Field Study: Databricks Genie vs Microsoft Fabric

Recently I have been leading an assessment for a global industrial manufacturer comparing Databricks Genie against an already mature Microsoft Power BI/Fabric environment. Genie feels like an up-and-coming platform gaining significant momentum alongside more established incumbents.

Why Your Competitor’s Edge Isn’t a Chatbot

In 2026, every boardroom is having the same conversation right now. Someone’s asking whether the company has a “GenAI strategy,” someone else is demoing a chatbot, and a budget is getting reallocated to build it. I get it, and honestly, they should be using Gen AI, but it’s only part of the story.