SQL Server may be too lucrative for Microsoft to ditch, but too legacy to love

Analysts say Redmond still has billions of reasons to keep backing its flagship DBMS, even as Azure, Postgres, and AI hog the ...
Visual Studio Magazine

Empowering AI Applications with Vector Search in SQL Server and Azure Cosmos DB

As developers look to harness the power of AI in their applications, one of the most exciting advancements is the ability to enrich existing databases with semantic understanding through vector search ...
InfoQ

Copilot in Azure SQL Database in Private Preview

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Hardening SQL Managed Instance Establishes a 2026 Zero-Trust Blueprint for Azure, GCP, and Oracle

The cloud security landscape has evolved dramatically by 2026, with Azure SQL Managed Instance (MI) now operating under a strict Zero-Trust framework that prioritizes data-centric defense over ...
Microsoft

Microsoft and Oracle expand partnership to satisfy global demand for Oracle Database@Azure

Powerful cloud database service now in Germany and announcing five additional cloud regions for a total of 15 regions planned this year REDMOND, Wash., and AUSTIN, Texas — March 14, 2024 — Microsoft ...