Veeam has released its first pre-configured, pre-hardened software appliance for the Veeam Data Platform — a hardware‑agnostic, Linux‑based delivery of Veeam Backup & Replication that promises faster deployments, built‑in immutability and Zero Trust controls, automated patching, and instant...
HGF has engaged Simpson Associates to modernise its entire data estate on Microsoft Fabric and roll out Microsoft Power BI dashboards, a strategic move the IP firm says will centralise data, automate reporting pipelines, and deliver governed, near‑real‑time executive insights across legal...
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A thriving, forward-looking metropolis is judged not only by its skyline or population growth but by its ability to harness its data for public good. For one major Canadian city, aspirations went far beyond business-as-usual. Motivated by the drive to maintain and enhance its global municipal...
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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...
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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...
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Microsoft Azure is once again at the center of the global cloud competition, as the latest quarterly results showcase the company’s reinvigorated momentum in the public cloud arena. According to multiple independent reports, including direct earnings disclosures and consensus analyst commentary...
Azure’s most recent quarterly performance has reignited debate in both the investment community and the broader IT ecosystem, as Microsoft’s cloud platform not only posted industry-leading growth but managed to outpace rivals Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud on multiple critical...
In the ever-capricious world of SQL Server management, where every version number is both a badge and a potential migraine, Devart has dropped its latest update like a tactical nuke: dbForge Tools for SQL Server 7.1 is here, bringing support for SQL Server 2025, the SSMS 21 Preview, and the...
SQL Server 2016 Community Technology Preview 2.3 is here! It is the biggest leap forward in Microsoft’s data platform history with faster transactions and queries, deeper insights on any device, advanced analytics, new security technology, and new hybrid cloud scenarios.
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This week Scott welcomes Ryan CrawCour back to the Data Exposed show and he and Scott do the "GA Happy Dance". Ryan is a Senior Program Manager for Azure DocumentDB on the Data Platform Group at Microsoft and his first video is one of the highest rated and most watched on Data Exposed. So this...
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