Database, Analytics, and AI/ML
Power BI Premium Migration Tool Eases the Required Move to Fabric
June 2, 2025
Commercial Power BI Premium P customers must migrate to Fabric at their next licensing renewal....more
How to Choose Which GitHub Copilot Tier to Buy
Updated: May 25, 2025
GitHub Copilot, a popular AI assistant for software developers, is available in several tiers with...more
Fabric Improvements Focus on AI and Security
Updated: May 19, 2025
The continuing stream of improvements to Fabric demonstrates Microsoft’s continued investment in, and prioritization of,...more
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
Copilot Agents: How to Avoid Surprising Licensing Costs
Updated: April 27, 2025
Licensing updates to Copilot Studio bring new pay-as-you-go meters for certain agents. The licensing model...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
Executive Focus: Microsoft’s AI Strategy
Updated: April 8, 2025
Microsoft’s strategic focus on AI is affecting nearly every aspect of the company’s products, services,...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
Dynamics 365 Smart Assist Retiring: Change to Copilot
March 24, 2025
Dynamics 365 Smart Assist support ends in June 2025 and the product disappears completely in...more
Azure OpenAI: Are Premium Models Worth the Price?
Updated: March 18, 2025
Azure OpenAI provides access to OpenAI’s language models. Azure OpenAI’s advantage is it lets customers...more
Migrating from Power BI Premium P to Fabric: Our Guidance
March 10, 2025
Most Power BI Premium P customers must migrate to Fabric at their next licensing renewal....more
Time to Lock Down Microsoft 365 Copilot Self-Service Purchasing?
March 3, 2025
Microsoft 365 Copilot self-service purchasing will be enabled for all enterprise users starting in late...more
What Are Copilot Agents?
Updated: February 25, 2025
Copilot agents simplify processes and save time using natural language and AI to retrieve information...more
AI Foundry: New Hub for AI Application Development
February 17, 2025
Azure AI Foundry targets professional developers creating AI-powered applications. It provides “playgrounds” where developers can...more
Fabric Databases to be Enabled by Default as of March 8
Updated: February 8, 2025
Fabric databases will be enabled by default, customers wanting to opt-out must disable the option.
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