Wirral Council set to deploy Microsoft Fabric data platform | Computer Weekly
Summary
The initial focus will be developing several proof-of-concept applications to explore how Microsoft Fabric could be used, such as forecasting trends to anticipate increased demand upon council-provided services. Simpson Associates said the initial stages of the project will involve working with the council to build up in-house skills and capabilities in the areas of machine learning using synthetic data. Simpson Associates said machine learning will then be used to identify core drivers of negative outcomes and define potential mitigation strategies to minimise the impact. The council plans to collaborate with Simpson Associates on developing a predictive model to forecast future service demand. The model is expected to take into account potential shifts in demographics and characteristics over time, which Simpson Associates said would enhance Wirral’s ability to strategically plan and allocate resources effectively.