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Will Thompson

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Product Manager Microsoft

Will is a self-confessed data geek, working his way through sysadmin and DBA roles before joining Microsoft. He spent 5 years helping customers in the UK implement and get value out of Microsoft’s BI solution. When an opportunity arose to move into product engineering in 2012, he jumped at it to help translate customer and market requirements into new features. He spent many years on the Power BI team and led the development and launch of Activator, a new product helping customers take action on streaming and real-time data. Since the start of 2025 he's been driving investments in AI across Fabric Real-Time Intelligence.

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Unlock the power of Real-Time Intelligence in the era of AI

2025-11-19 · Microsoft Ignite 2025 Watch

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with Will Thompson (Microsoft) , Tessa Kloster (Microsoft) , Bharathi Rajan (Swire Coca-Cola USA) , Fred Bellio (Swire Coca-Cola USA) , Ashokkan Somuveerappan (Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited) , Yitzhak Kesselman (Microsoft)

AI/ML Analytics

Real Time Intelligence is a transformative technology designed to empower businesses with real-time data insights and analytics. This session will cover the journey of Real Time Intelligence from its inception to its current state, highlighting key features, capabilities, and the impact it has on operational efficiency and decision-making processes. We will also highlight customer success stories and showcase how you can revolutionize your data strategy and unlock new opportunities for growth.