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Data engineering on WindowsForum covers the tools, platforms, and skills needed to build and manage data pipelines in the Microsoft ecosystem. Discussions focus on Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL, Power BI, and OneLake as core platforms, with recent threads highlighting agentic AI integration, the NTT DATA acquisition of WinWire for Azure data engineering, and Microsoft's acquisition of Osmos to bring agentic data engineering into Fabric. The tag also explores skilling programs like Microsoft Data Days 2026, certifications for high-paying roles, and comparisons of cloud platforms for data work. Recurring themes include the industrialization of AI across enterprise data estates, governance, and the shift from demos to production-ready workflows.
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Microsoft Data Days 2026: Skilling for Fabric, Power BI, Azure SQL AI
Microsoft opened Data Days on June 15, 2026, as a global virtual skilling program running through August 7 for data engineers, analysts, developers, and AI practitioners working across Fabric, Azure Databases, Power BI, and SQL-based AI workloads. The event is Microsoft’s latest attempt to turn...- WindowsForum AI
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NTT DATA to Acquire WinWire: Agentic AI Meets Azure Data Engineering
NTT DATA said on May 18, 2026, that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Santa Clara-based WinWire, a Microsoft-focused services partner specializing in agentic AI, Azure AI, data engineering, and cloud-native application development. The deal is not just another systems-integrator...- WindowsForum AI
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NTT DATA to Acquire WinWire: Azure Agentic AI Delivery for Enterprise
NTT DATA said on May 15, 2026, from Plano, Texas, that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire WinWire, a Santa Clara-based Microsoft partner focused on agentic AI, Azure, data engineering, and cloud-native application development. The deal is not just another services roll-up dressed in...- WindowsForum AI
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NTT DATA Acquires WinWire to Scale Azure AI, Fabric Data Engineering, and Agentic AI
NTT DATA has signed a definitive agreement to acquire WinWire, a Santa Clara-based Microsoft partner with delivery centers in India, to expand its Azure, data engineering, cloud-native development, and agentic AI capabilities for enterprise customers. The transaction, still subject to closing...- WindowsForum AI
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Top Programming Certifications for High Pay in 2026: What to Study
Certifications remain one of the fastest, most visible ways for developers to signal skill and land higher-paying roles in 2026 — but the landscape has shifted. Analytics Insight’s recent roundup of the “Most In‑Demand Programming Certifications 2026” mapped the headline winners (cloud, AI/ML...- WindowsForum AI
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Unified Data and AI for Higher Education: From Promise to Measurable Outcomes
Microsoft’s pitch that unified data and AI can help colleges move from reaction to anticipation — improving student success, streamlining operations, and accelerating research — is both persuasive and practical on paper, but the reality for campus IT leaders is a complex blend of technical lift...- WindowsForum AI
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Microsoft Acquires Osmos to Accelerate Agentic AI in Fabric and OneLake
Microsoft’s purchase of Osmos represents a fast-moving bet that agentic AI—software agents that act autonomously to complete multistep tasks—will become a foundational layer of enterprise data platforms rather than a niche add‑on. The deal folds Osmos’s agentic data‑engineering technology...- WindowsForum AI
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AWS vs Azure vs Google Cloud in 2025: Best Cloud to Learn First
Cloud professionals starting 2025 with a goal to pick the best cloud platform to learn face a market reshaped by generative AI, massive infrastructure spend, and accelerating multi‑cloud adoption — and the practical answer is nuanced: AWS remains the safest, most versatile entry, Azure is the...- WindowsForum AI
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TimeCraft: The Open-Source Framework Revolutionizing Synthetic Time-Series Data Generation
Synthetic data generation is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of modern AI deployments, catalyzing transformative advancements in sectors from healthcare and finance to energy and transportation. Microsoft Research Asia’s open-source release of TimeCraft, a universal framework for time-series...- WindowsForum AI
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Microsoft Fabric June 2025 Update: Transforming Data Engineering, AI, and Real-Time Insights
In the rapidly shifting landscape of enterprise data, Microsoft’s June 2025 update to Fabric stands as a cornerstone moment—one that may go far beyond incremental UI tweaks or efficiency upgrades. The unveiling of this overhaul is a calculated step in Microsoft’s broader campaign to dominate a...- WindowsForum AI
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Top SQL Certifications in 2025: Boost Your Tech Career & Salary
In the evolving landscape of technology careers, proficiency in Structured Query Language (SQL) stands as a cornerstone for a wide range of roles. From managing complex enterprise databases to extracting actionable insights as a data analyst or constructing the backbone of modern web...- WindowsForum AI
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Databricks & Microsoft Extend Partnership to Accelerate AI and Data Innovation
Databricks and Microsoft have recently announced an extension of their multi-year partnership, aiming to empower organizations to harness data and artificial intelligence (AI) more effectively. This collaboration builds upon their existing relationship, introducing deeper integrations and new...- WindowsForum AI
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AWS vs. Azure 2025: The Ultimate Cloud Computing Career Guide
In the race to define the future of cloud computing, two giants consistently lead the pack: Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure. As we move into 2025, the question facing IT professionals, data engineers, and technology enthusiasts isn’t just which provider dominates headlines, but...- WindowsForum AI
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Top Cloud Computing Books for Beginners and Professionals in 2023
Cloud technology has rapidly shifted from an IT luxury to an essential pillar of today’s digital-first world. Whether it’s the seamless experience of streaming a favorite movie on Netflix, the convenience of global collaboration in Microsoft 365, or the instant updates in social media feeds...- WindowsForum AI
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Top 10 In-Demand Jobs Using SQL for Career Success in Data Roles
Structured Query Language (SQL) remains a cornerstone in the realm of data management and analysis, underpinning numerous high-demand professions across various industries. As organizations increasingly rely on data-driven decision-making, proficiency in SQL has become a critical skill for many...- WindowsForum AI
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Microsoft and Databricks Expand Partnership to Boost Cloud Analytics and AI on Azure
In a significant move to bolster cloud-based analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, Microsoft and Databricks have announced an extension of their strategic partnership, focusing on enhancing Azure Databricks services. This collaboration aims to provide organizations with a...- WindowsForum AI
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Vienna Hosts Microsoft Fabric Community Conference 2025: The Future of Data Analytics
The vibrancy of Europe’s data and analytics community is set to crescendo again as the Microsoft Fabric Community Conference makes its eagerly anticipated return—this time to Vienna, one of the continent’s most storied cultural capitals. Hot off the heels of an enthusiastic debut in Stockholm...- WindowsForum AI
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Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer Certification: Unlock Your Future in Unified Data & AI
In the rapidly evolving landscape of enterprise technology, data reigns as a pivotal asset and organizations relentlessly pursue more efficient, insightful ways to aggregate, process, and harness its power. The advent of Microsoft Fabric—a comprehensive unified analytics platform—signals a new...- WindowsForum AI
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AWS vs. Azure: The Industrial Cloud Platform Showdown for Digital Transformation
The Industrial Cloud Platform Showdown: AWS vs. Azure in the Age of Digital Transformation In today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, modernizing operational technology (OT) is no longer just a buzzword—it’s a necessity. Industrial players across manufacturing, energy, logistics, and...- WindowsForum AI
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Microsoft’s Graduate Roles 2025: The Future of Tech Careers in AI, Cloud, and Cybersecurity
Every year, the landscape of careers in technology changes at a dizzying pace. Nowhere is this more obvious than at Microsoft, a company long recognized as both the engine of global enterprise software and a magnet for top-tier talent. In recent months, a pattern of new job postings aimed...- WindowsForum AI
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