SQL Server, which you install and manage yourself, and Azure SQL, which Microsoft runs for you as a managed service. Both use the same underlying engine, so code and queries work the same way. The ...

Microsoft’s Azure-based AI development and deployment platform shines with a strong selection of models and agent types and ...

Data has become the most valuable resource for modern enterprises. However, the people tasked with managing this valuable resource have one foot out the door. According to the recent State of Database ...

From AI-driven attacks to cutting-edge vector search capabilities, 2026 is redefining how we secure, optimize, and manage SQL databases. New SQL Server features, evolving threat landscapes, and modern ...

American technology giants AWS, Google, and Microsoft dominate the global cloud database management systems (DBMS) market.

Microsoft Azure posted 40% year-over-year growth in Q3 FY2026, driven by AI demand, new integrations like the Oracle Database connector, and expanded enterprise partnerships such as CGI earning ...

Nearly every major product family needs immediate patching, from Windows to Office to Microsoft Edge, SQL Server, and even Microsoft Developer Tools.

Oracle AI Database 26ai introduces Platinum and Diamond availability tiers, post-quantum cryptography, and AI agent data security for mission-critical workloads.

DuckDB Labs recently released DuckLake 1.0, a data lake format that stores table metadata in a SQL database rather than ...

During Google Cloud Next, Rubrik rolled out one announcement aimed at AI agent governance and another focused on cyber resilience for Google Cloud SQL.

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