2026 Roadmap

A clear overview of what's changing in 2026 and how these updates shape the way we work together.This roadmap exists so you always know what to expect: which services are fully supported, which areas are being phased out, and how delivery, tooling and engagement models are evolving. The aim is simple - predictable outcomes, faster delivery, and a consultancy built around high-impact BI work.

Advanced Data Modelling & Semantic Layer Design

  • Enterprise-grade data models (Power BI, dbt, Databricks)

  • Metric frameworks, KPI logic, reusable semantic layers

  • Forecasting logic and scenario-ready models

Analytics Engineering & Pipelines

  • ETL/ELT pipelines (SQL, Python, Databricks, SQL Server)

  • Data quality frameworks, documentation, lineage

  • Performance optimisation

C-Suite Dashboards & Strategic BI Solutions

  • Professional Power BI/Tableau dashboards, with plans to include Google Looker

  • Roadmap decks, BI strategy assets, analytics packs

  • Organisation-wide KPI alignment

Architecture & BI Advisory

  • Tool/platform selection

  • Scalability and governance design

  • End-to-end BI architecture consulting

Supported Work in 2026

Effective From 1 January 2026 for new projects

Kemble Insights is refining the scope of work it will support in 2026 to ensure every engagement receives the right level of expertise, depth, and long-term value. This overview sets out the types of work that remain fully supported, the areas where support is limited or transitional, and the services that are being retired. The goal is to provide clients with absolute clarity on what they can rely on Kemble Insights for - and where alternative solutions may be more appropriate.

⭐ Fully Supported (Priority Areas)

  • Power BI / Tableau dashboard development

  • Data modelling, metrics layers, transformations

  • Python analytics workflows

  • SQL modelling and warehouse design

  • Forecasting logic, contribution modelling, budgeting data pipelines

  • BI architecture strategy

  • End-to-end BI solutions and analytics packages

  • Requirements exploration & solution design

  • C-suite reporting packs and roadmap presentation material

  • KPI definition, metrics governance, reporting consistency frameworks

✅ Supported (Standard Level)

  • Bug fixes, visual tweaks, data cleaning tasks

  • Smaller ad-hoc development (subject to availability)

  • Dashboard refreshes and enhancements

  • Simple automations or lightweight ETL logic

⚠️ Phasing Out / Not Supported

  • System administration or general IT tasks (non-BI)

  • DevOps, web hosting, server configuration

  • End-user device troubleshooting

  • Support for tools outside the BI/analytics ecosystem

  • General business process admin unrelated to data

  • Full-time embedded support / on-call roles

  • “Unlimited support” style arrangements

  • Non-data digital tasks (design unrelated to dashboards, copy, operational admin)

Support for work that is being phased out will continue for all existing engagements until those projects are completed.

Once a project concludes, new scopes will no longer include activities that fall outside the defined supported work categories. This ensures future delivery remains aligned to Kemble Insights’ 2026 service direction and quality standards.

Supported Tools in 2026

Kemble Insights will be consolidating its technical stack in 2026 to ensure consistency, performance, and reliability across all client engagements.
This list provides clarity on which platforms are actively supported, which have limited support, and which are being phased out.

📊 Data Visualisation & BI

  • Power BI

  • Tableau

  • Google Looker

  • Metabase

🗂️ Data Modelling & Transformation

  • SQL (T-SQL, ANSI SQL, MariaDB/MySQL, PostgreSQL)

  • Databricks

  • Fabric

  • dbt Core

  • Python

  • Power Query/M

💽 Data Warehousing & Storage

  • MotherDuck

  • Databricks Lakehouse

  • MariaDB/MySQL

  • Azure Synapse / SQL Database

  • Snowflake

  • BigQuery

  • Fabric Data Warehouse

🤖 Pipeline & Automation

  • Python-based ETL/ELT

  • Databricks Workflows / Jobs

  • Airflow (supported where in-place already)

  • Fivetran

  • Airbyte

📄Documentation & Collaboration

  • Zoho platform

  • Slack (Free tier)

  • Notion (if already used)

  • Confluence (if already used)

  • Microsoft 365 (Office + more)

  • Email

  • PDF

Where current projects rely on tools that are not part of the 2026 supported stack, they will continue to be fully supported through to project completion.

For new engagements, Kemble Insights will work exclusively within the defined toolset. This consolidation reflects a deliberate focus on platform maturity, client demand, and the strategic capabilities outlined in the 2026 roadmap. Maintaining deep expertise and professional standards requires prioritising the technologies that deliver the greatest value - tools with limited adoption have therefore been retired from the stack.

Updated Service Tiers

Effective From 1 February 2026

Development - £45/hr

Dashboards, visuals, pipelines, enhancements, fixes.

Modelling & Analysis – £60/hr

Modelling layers, metrics frameworks, forecasting logic, optimisation.

Architecture & Strategy – £95/hr

Solution design, platform advisory, governance, BI roadmaps, architecture.

Every piece of work will be scoped into one of these categories to maintain clarity and consistency.

Communication & Meetings

Included

  • Quick clarifications

  • Short emails/chat

  • Simple review loops

Billed

  • Requirement workshops

  • Solution design

  • Troubleshooting sessions

  • Exploratory strategy discussions

  • Architecture or modelling reviews

  • Documentation & Knowledgebase building

Roadmap Q&A

Why are certain tools and types of work being phased out?

Kemble Insights is narrowing its focus to deliver deeper expertise and more consistent project outcomes. Supporting every tool and every kind of work has become increasingly unsustainable without compromising quality. The 2026 roadmap prioritises the platforms and capabilities that create the strongest long-term value for clients.

Will my current project be affected?

No. All active projects will continue to receive full support - regardless of whether they include tools or work types that are being retired. Changes only apply to new engagements after your current project concludes.

What if I need additional work on an older tool after my project finishes?

If the work is part of your existing project scope, it will be supported.
For new scopes, tools outside the supported stack will not be taken forward. If needed, I can advise on migration paths or transitional options to keep your reporting landscape in good shape.

Does “unsupported” mean the tool stops working?

Not at all. “Unsupported” simply means Kemble Insights will no longer deliver new development or enhancements using that tool. Existing solutions will continue to function as they do today.

Can exceptions be made?

In general, no - exceptions reduce consistency and undermine the value of the consolidated 2026 stack. However, if an engagement requires a short-term workaround or transitional activity, I’ll discuss practical options with you on a case-by-case basis.

What does the new supported stack offer that the old one didn’t?

The 2026 stack is designed for:

  • predictable, maintainable analytics delivery

  • better performance and stability

  • modern semantic modelling and governance

  • cleaner integration across the full data lifecycle

  • solutions that scale with your business, not just your immediate needs

This consolidation means faster iteration, stronger reliability, and higher-quality outputs.

What if I’m unsure whether my tools or use case fall into the supported categories?

Just ask. I’m happy to clarify whether a tool, dataset, or request is fully supported, partially supported, or best approached through an alternative. The goal is to keep things clear and reduce surprises.

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