Microsoft Fabric Build 2026 Agentic Analytics Stack

This article covers Microsoft Build 2026's focus on agentic applications with Microsoft Fabric as the shared data context layer for AI agents. Key announcements include Rayfin (application backend framework), HorizonDB (PostgreSQL-compatible database), and Fabric IQ with three layers: Unified Data via OneLake with bidirectional Delta/Iceberg support, Semantic Models for governed metrics and AI agent integration via MCP protocol, and Intelligent Actions for automated workflows. The article compares Microsoft's approach to Dremio's open lakehouse and emphasizes data integration, governance, and semantic consistency over model quality.