Nicky van Vroenhoven is MVP Data Platform and Unit Lead Microsoft Fabric and Power BI at Powerdobs, a subsidiary of SUPERP. He helps organizations bring structure to their data. We asked him why Microsoft Fabric is so important right now, and what organizations really need to work in a data-driven way.
One platform, one truth
“Microsoft Fabric brings structure to a fragmented data landscape,” says Nicky. “It’s a single platform where IT and business work together, without endless links or versions of the truth.”
The biggest opportunity? Organizations no longer seeing their data as a burden, but as an accelerator. “With Fabric, the excuse that data is too complex disappears. Suddenly, everyone can participate, and that is precisely its strength.”
Many IT teams know the frustration: you’re constantly putting out fires. You have too little capacity, too much complexity, and too little time to really improve anything. Fabric offers a way out by making data accessible without losing control.
Pragmatic, but with vision
What makes Powerdobs, a subsidiary of SUPERP, different? “For us, it’s not about buzzwords or grand promises, but about improving together,” explains Nicky. “We work pragmatically, but with vision.”
As MVPs, they bring the latest Microsoft developments to customers. Always with their feet firmly on the ground. “We combine MVP knowledge with Brabant pragmatism: build smart, don’t make things difficult.” Their critical attitude stems from their commitment.
“We are critical about what we build, not because we are being difficult, but because we want it to work when we are no longer there. We don’t sell PowerPoint. We build something that continues to work, even when the consultant is long gone.”
Learning together, building together
What sets SUPERP apart from its competitors? “With us, you don’t get a PowerPoint presentation full of fancy talk, but people who sit down with you to simply get the job done,” says Nicky. “We believe in collaboration, sharing knowledge, and creating value step by step.”
And if things don’t go as planned? “Then we stick with it, because success isn’t about delivery, it’s about use. We don’t deliver projects, we build partnerships. And those usually last longer than the implementation.”
This approach is in line with what IT managers need: peace of mind, clarity, and predictability. Not an additional supplier that adds complexity, but a partner that helps to create stability.
The future: data products instead of reports
Where is this heading? “The line between data engineering, BI, and AI is rapidly blurring,” predicts Nicky. “Fabric is actually Microsoft’s first real attempt to embrace that in a single platform.”
He expects organizations to increasingly think in terms of data products rather than reports or pipelines. “And that means ownership, governance, collaboration, and faster learning. The future of data does not lie in even more tools, but in better collaboration around the right data.”
No magic wand, but a starting point
So is Fabric the solution to all data challenges? “The biggest misconception is that Fabric or AI will solve everything automatically,” warns Nicky. “The platform is powerful, but without clear data governance or good collaboration, it will end up just as messy as your previous data warehouse.”
Start small, think big
Start with one use case. Real-time insight into margins or inventory. Build a future-proof data model around it. Use SAP Business Data Cloud or Microsoft Fabric to make data-driven working scalable.
The message is clear:
Fabric is not a magic wand; it only really works if you know what you want to achieve with it. It is not the end goal, it is the start of mature data-driven working.
Start small, learn fast
What advice does Nicky give to organizations that want to get started with Data Analytics or Microsoft Fabric? “Start by learning, not building. Create a small, tangible use case, and use that to build your approach and team.”
The best projects arise when clients and Powerdobs form a single team. With room to try, fail, and improve.
“Don’t start with a 12-month roadmap, but with one week in which you learn something together.”
For IT managers, this means no large strategic projects that disrupt the foundation, but rather small steps that bring structure. And above all: a partner who understands what it feels like to be in the middle of operations.
Knowledge that lasts
“I get energy from the moment when technology and common sense come together: that’s where real value begins,” says Nicky about his drive. As MVP, he constantly acquires the latest knowledge and disseminates it within SUPERP and at conferences.
“I want data to really change how people work and make decisions. Not as a new hype or tool, but as something tangible. I love seeing how Fabric plays a role in that.”
Want to know how Microsoft Fabric tackles your data challenges?
Please contact Nicky van Vroenhoven or the SUPERP team. We prefer to build something that works rather than something that sounds good in a PowerPoint presentation.
Data that truly makes a difference: why Microsoft Fabric works
“I want data to really change the way people work and make decisions. Not as a new hype or tool, but as something tangible. I love seeing how Fabric plays a role in that.”
