Acquisitions in 2019 hint at Microsoft's commitment to key technological areas—development processes, data platforms, and cloud migration and management—but could also indicate areas where it lags behind competitors.
Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement has accelerated the update schedule for the Unified Interface, which may require customers to bring forward migration and testing plans.
SQL Server 2017 for Linux receives replication and change data capture (CDC) capabilities that can help organizations use Linux for more enterprise applications.
Azure Data Factory’s continued advancement in Native mode will benefit enterprises looking for a hosted ETL solution, but increased complexity now requires more management.