Microsoft FabricJul 2026
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Microsoft Partner · Pyramid Analytics Partner of the Year
Analytics that
people trust
and act on.
We help mid-market businesses across the UK and Ireland turn fragmented data into governed analytics and AI that actually changes decisions. Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Azure and applied machine learning.
Client outcomes
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Why Hopton
Built for clarity,
without compromise.
Decision-first approach
We define success in business terms before writing a single line of DAX or SQL. Every metric traces back to a decision that matters.
Governed from day one
Certified datasets, defined metrics, and role-based access baked into the architecture - not bolted on at the end.
Fixed price, fixed scope
No timesheets, no scope creep. You know exactly what you're getting, when you're getting it, and what it will cost.
Specialists, not generalists
Every consultant works exclusively in data and analytics. Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure. One stack. Deep expertise.
Services
Where analytics
creates leverage.
Five areas where we consistently deliver measurable outcomes for UK organisations.
Data Strategy & Governance
Define what good looks like - clear metrics, governed reporting, and the data foundations your organisation can rely on.
StrategyGovernance
↑ 92% governance score
Microsoft Fabric & Power BI
End-to-end platform delivery - from lakehouse architecture and pipeline build to executive dashboards and self-service analytics.
FabricPower BI
↑ 5 → 1 tool consolidation
Data Engineering
Scalable Azure pipelines that move data from source systems into a clean, trusted analytics layer - fully automated.
AzurePipelines
↑ 96% pipeline reliability
AI Analytics (Pyramid)
AI-powered decision intelligence for organisations that need governed self-service analytics at scale. Built on Pyramid Analytics - now part of ServiceNow.
AI AnalyticsGenBI
↑ 72% avg adoption increase
Proven in practice
Trusted data.
Measurable outcomes.
Eight years of governed analytics delivery for UK organisations.
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£0kavg. cost recovered
0%data accuracy achieved
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ROI CalculatorWhat is poor analytics
What is poor analytics
costing you?
Estimate the annual cost of manual reporting at your organisation.
Number of analysts / report builders5
150
Hours per analyst wasted on manual reporting each week8 hrs
140
Average analyst salary (£)£45,000
£20,000£120,000
Reports requiring rework each month15
0100
£Annual cost of inefficiency
£56,308Recoverable savings (year 1)
£36,600Analyst hours recovered per year
1,456Ready to recover these costs?
Book a free analytics auditBased on a typical 65-70% reduction in manual reporting time across Hopton client engagements.
Structured delivery
The Analytics Acceleration Programme
A programme-based approach to building and maintaining analytics that organisations can rely on over time. Three stages, clear governance, predictable progress.
Establish
Bringing analytics into a healthy, trusted state
Agree metrics and definitions. Improve reliability and trust in reporting. Reduce manual workarounds and spreadsheets. Establish clarity on priorities and ownership.
↳ One agreed set of metrics across the business
Build
Moving analytics forward deliberately
Expand reporting into new areas. Improve models, data structures or platforms. Deliver step-change capability aligned to business priorities. Planned, time-bound and governed.
↳ New governed reports live and adopted within weeks, not months
Continuity
Keeping analytics aligned as the business changes
Refine metrics as the business evolves. Maintain data quality and usability. Respond to change without repeated restarts. Protect confidence and prevent gradual decay.
↳ Analytics that stays trusted as your business evolves
What clients say
Relied on by UK organisations
“We finally have a single source of truth. Our leadership team trusts the numbers and spends its time on decisions rather than debating whose spreadsheet is right.”
Sarah M.
CFO, Professional Services Firm
“Hopton transformed how we use data. The platform they built is genuinely used every day - not just by analysts but by the whole leadership team.”
James T.
Operations Director, UK Retailer
Insights
Latest thinking.
Practical perspectives on data governance, Microsoft Fabric, and analytics strategy for UK organisations.
AI & AnalyticsJul 2026
AI, your data and UK data protection: what a leader needs to get right
Feeding your business data into an AI tool is a data protection decision, not just a technology one. UK GDPR obligations do not pause because the tool is impressive, and the questions the ICO will ask are ones you should be asking your vendor before you sign anything.
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Pyramid AnalyticsJul 2026
ServiceNow has bought Pyramid Analytics. Here is what it means.
ServiceNow has bought Pyramid Analytics, and the price tells the story. What ServiceNow really acquired, why it is a vote of confidence in Pyramid, and what it means for the rest of us.
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Free resources
Practical guides, templates and checklists from the Hopton team. No fluff - just the frameworks we use with clients.
FAQ
Common questions.
Everything you need to know before starting a conversation with us.
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Working across the UK
Response time
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Initial scoping calls are free and carry no obligation. We’ll tell you honestly whether we’re the right fit.
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Fixed scope, fixed price, defined outcomes - in a timeframe you can plan around. We are a Microsoft Partner and a Level 3 accredited Pyramid Analytics partner.