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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 ...

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

Azure SQL vs SQL Server in 2026: compare cost, features, AI, and migration paths, plus when Managed Instance beats Azure VM in one clear framework.

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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.