Executive Focus: Introduction to Data Governance in the Age of AI
Updated: May 6, 2025
As organizations increasingly adopt AI, a well-governed data estate is critically important. Poorly managed data...more
SQL Server 2025 Gets Engine and AI Updates
Updated: April 11, 2025
SQL Server 2025, in private preview, will bring engine performance improvements, security enhancements, and new...more
Migrating SQL Data Warehouse to Fabric: Compatibility Matters
Updated: April 6, 2025
Although they share a codebase, SQL Server and Fabric have differences that impact migration. SQL...more
Windows Copilot Runtime Aids AI Application Development
Updated: April 1, 2025
The Copilot Runtime is a new Windows client OS component that facilitates development of AI-enabled...more
SQL Server Management Studio Update Adds Paid Copilot
Updated: January 26, 2025
A new version of SQL Server Management Studio brings the most significant updates to the...more
Fabric Gains FedRAMP Certification for US GCC Customers
Updated: December 23, 2024
Microsoft Fabric reached a major milestone by achieving FedRAMP High certification for US Government Community...more
Power BI Actions Are Planned for Fabric Databases in 2025
Updated: December 16, 2024
Power BI Actions, highlighted in a recent Ignite session, will eventually allow users to make...more
New Azure Cosmos DB Features Can Cut Costs
Updated: November 18, 2024
Azure Cosmos DB Dynamic Scaling improves the efficiency of automatic scaling, leading to significantly reduced...more
Database Migration Service Previews Open Source Databases
Updated: October 8, 2024
Azure Database Migration Service provides analysis, computing, and scheduling to assist in migrating databases to...more
Azure Extends Oracle Integration
Updated: September 23, 2024
Microsoft and Oracle have announced deepened integration of Oracle database services running on Azure.
Cosmos DB Recent Scaling Features Could Optimize Costs
Updated: September 9, 2024
Recent Cosmos DB improvements help customers improve deployment scaling and performance to optimize costs. The...more
How to Get Azure SQL Storage Costs Under Control
Updated: August 26, 2024
Costs of Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance can be significantly affected by...more
Azure Data Share Copies Datasets to Other Azure Customers
Updated: August 19, 2024
Azure Data Share helps organizations share data stored in Azure with other Azure customers and...more
Blue Talon Acquired to Provide Unified Data Governance
Updated: August 19, 2024
The acquisition of Blue Talon brings software and talent for products to help organizations implement...more
Azure Data Share Generally Available
Updated: August 19, 2024
Azure Data Share helps organizations share data stored in Azure with other Azure customers and...more
Python Arrives in Excel with a Paid Self-Service Premium Tier
Updated: August 12, 2024
The Python language will be integrated into Excel, with a self-service premium tier that administrators...more
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Ten Takeaways from Microsoft Build 2025
Updated: January 9, 2025
SQL Server: The Polymath of Databases?
Updated: April 8, 2024
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