Start · when the priority isn’t clear yet
Know what to fix before you invest further in data or AI
Discovery should create clarity and end in a decision, not become an end in itself. The Data Discovery & AI Readiness Roadmap resolves the priority, data foundation, architecture and governance questions, so your next investment is evidence-based instead of a guess.
Is this the right starting point?
Start here when the way forward isn't yet clear
If any of these are true, discovery reduces risk before you commit to a larger build.
The first use case is unclear
You know AI and better reporting matter, but not which problem to solve first.
Priorities conflict
Different teams want different things and there's no agreed sequence.
Data quality and ownership are unknown
Nobody can say with confidence whether the data is fit to build on.
The architecture is uncertain
It's not clear what to build in Fabric, what already exists, or how it fits together.
Access and governance feel risky
You're unsure whether data can be used safely by people, apps and AI agents.
Copilot licences without readiness
Copilot or AI agents are on the table, but your data, permissions and oversharing exposure haven't been assessed.
You need a defensible plan
The board will fund the next step, but only off a costed, sequenced plan. Not another slide deck.
Who the roadmap is for
A good fit if…
- You have competing data/AI priorities and need a clear sequence
- You're unsure whether your data is ready to build on
- You need a costed plan to justify the next investment
- You want discovery that leads to a decision, not endless analysis
Not the right start if…
- Your use case, data and ownership are already clear (start with a sprint)
- You want a free scoping call rather than a paid engagement
- You're looking for an open-ended enterprise strategy programme
What you receive
A decision-ready roadmap, not a strategy deck
Prioritised use-case map
The candidate use cases, ranked by value and readiness to implement.
Current-state findings
An honest read of your data, reporting reliability, systems and integration.
Risk & decision register
The decisions to make and the governance actions to take, with owners.
Recommended architecture
A practical Microsoft Fabric target state scoped to your priorities.
Staged roadmap
A sequenced plan with clear next steps and commercial options.
A genuine recommendation
Including whether to build now, start a sprint, defer, or stop.
What we examine
The dimensions the roadmap assesses
Every dimension exists to enable a decision. Nothing gets assessed for the sake of a longer report.
Business priority
Which problem is worth solving first, and what solving it is worth.
Systems & data
What lives where across finance, CRM, ERP, operational and industry systems, and what shape it's in.
Reporting reliability
Where the numbers disagree today, and why people have stopped trusting them.
Ownership & adoption
Who owns each dataset and decision, and whether the users are ready.
Microsoft architecture
What you already own in Fabric, Power BI and Azure, and what it can carry.
Identity, access & AI readiness
Whether people, applications and AI agents can be given access you'd defend in an audit.
How it works
From uncertainty to a decision
Align the decision owners
We confirm who owns the priority, the data and the budget, and what decision the roadmap must enable.
Examine the evidence
We review your systems, reporting, data quality, identity, access and governance against your priorities.
Test the first use cases
We pressure-test the strongest candidates for value, feasibility and readiness to implement.
Present a decision-ready roadmap
You get a prioritised, costed, sequenced plan and a clear recommended next step.
Proof
Groundwork that leads somewhere
“DataMust integrated our CRM and Finance systems into our data warehouse, streamlining operations and improving accessibility. They also developed a chatbot prototype, enhancing internal efficiency and laying the groundwork for automation. DataMust has been a valuable asset to our business.”
FAQ
Roadmap questions
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Get clarity on the right first move
Book a 30-minute fit call and we'll confirm whether a roadmap is the right starting point, or whether you're readier than you think.