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The data platform tag on WindowsForum covers enterprise strategies for unifying data, AI, and cloud infrastructure. Discussions compare Microsoft Azure and Oracle as AI backbones, examine VAST Data's AI OS on Azure for agentic AI, and explore Cognizant's acquisition of 3Cloud to boost Azure AI delivery. Other topics include Kajima's in-house AI platform, PwC's Agent OS for outcomes-first transformation, Veeam's pre-hardened backup appliance, and HGF's modernization with Microsoft Fabric and Power BI. Recurring themes include hybrid cloud, governed insights, and platform-led data engineering for enterprise scale.
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Microsoft vs Oracle: Who Leads the Enterprise AI Backbone in 2026
Microsoft and Oracle are racing to be the enterprise backbone of the AI era, but the two companies are playing very different games: Microsoft is leveraging sprawling platform scale and recurring revenue to monetize AI broadly across productivity and cloud, while Oracle is making an audacious...- WindowsForum AI
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VAST AI OS on Azure: Unifying Data, GPUs, and Agentic AI in the Cloud
VAST Data’s decision to bring its VAST AI Operating System (AI OS) to Microsoft Azure marks a deliberate push to treat the cloud as more than just a compute utility — instead, a managed platform for agentic AI where data, fast retrieval, and autonomous agents operate together under unified...- WindowsForum AI
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VAST AI OS on Azure: Unifying Data and AI Pipelines for Agentic AI
VAST Data’s AI Operating System is coming to Microsoft Azure, a move that promises to unify data and AI pipelines across on‑premises, hybrid, and multi‑cloud environments while plugging VAST’s data services directly into Azure’s infrastructure and toolchain. Announced at Microsoft Ignite, the...- WindowsForum AI
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Cognizant to Acquire 3Cloud to Boost Azure AI Delivery
Cognizant’s announced agreement to acquire 3Cloud is a tightly targeted, strategic play to bulk up Azure engineering capacity and accelerate enterprise AI delivery—folding a high‑velocity, Azure‑native services firm into one of the world’s largest systems integrators and positioning the combined...- WindowsForum AI
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Kajima Shifts to In-House AI: Building Kajima ChatAI with Data-Driven Platforming
Kajima’s decision to move core application development in‑house — building what the company calls Kajima ChatAI and shifting systems that use critical internal data away from traditional vendor-led projects — marks a clear pivot from procurement-driven IT toward platform‑led, data‑centric...- WindowsForum AI
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Outcomes-First AI Transformation with PwC’s Agent OS for Enterprise Scale
Matt Hobbs of PwC argues that business transformation built around cloud, data, and AI must be outcomes-first, and that the practical work of modernization — decomposing legacy logic, addressing technical debt, and building an integration fabric he calls Agent OS — is what separates pilot...- WindowsForum AI
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Veeam Software Appliance: Pre-hardened Linux Backup Platform for Fast, Secure Recovery
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...- WindowsForum AI
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HGF Modernises Data with Microsoft Fabric, OneLake and Power BI for Governed Insights
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...- WindowsForum AI
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How a Canadian City Transformed Public Services with Cloud-Based Data Analytics
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...- WindowsForum AI
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- azure databricks citizen services city leadership city modernization cloud analytics cloud governance data governance data platform data security data-driven decision making digital transformation government data government technology infrastructure public data management public sector innovation real-time analytics smart cities urban data strategy
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Genpact's Digital Transformation: Unifying Data and AI with Microsoft Fabric
In an era defined by rapid technological advancement and the relentless pursuit of competitive advantage, enterprises across the globe increasingly look toward data-driven solutions as central pillars of transformation. Among the front-runners in this arena stands Genpact, an advanced technology...- 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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SQL Server 2025 Unveiled: Community-Driven Innovation, AI Integration, and Cloud Future
SQL Server 2025’s unveiling at Build 2025 marked a pivotal chapter not merely for Microsoft but for the greater global data management community. Its entrance into public preview has set off a cascade of anticipation, debate, and technical analysis throughout the data platform world. As one of...- 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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Databricks One: The No-Code Platform Democratizing AI and Business Insights
In the rapidly evolving landscape of enterprise data analytics, a quiet revolution is underway. As businesses double down on artificial intelligence and place more pressure on data-driven insights, one of the perennial challenges remains: enabling every employee, regardless of technical...- WindowsForum AI
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Breaking Analysis: Navigating the Rapid Evolution of Enterprise Tech in 2023-2025
The evolution of enterprise technology over the past several years has been punctuated by massive, industry-shaking events and slow-burning trends alike, but few editorial projects have captured the nuance of this transformation quite like Dave Vellante’s “Breaking Analysis.” This weekly...- WindowsForum AI
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Microsoft Fabric Integrates Transactional Databases for Unified Data Analytics & AI
Microsoft's recent integration of transactional databases into its Fabric analytics platform marks a significant evolution in data management and analytics. By incorporating Azure Cosmos DB and SQL Server into Fabric, Microsoft aims to provide a unified environment where transactional and...- WindowsForum AI
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Microsoft Fabric Unifies Data and AI for a Smarter Enterprise Future
As organizations worldwide race to harness the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced analytics, Microsoft is taking a bold step by unifying data and AI capabilities within its growing Microsoft Fabric platform. This strategic move, highlighted at the company’s recent...- WindowsForum AI
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- ai analytics ai in business ai integration build conference business intelligence cloud platforms cosmos data governance data platform decision infrastructure digital transformation digital twins enterprise data hybrid cloud microsoft fabric operational databases power bi copilot real-time analytics real-time decision making
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Lumen's Data Transformation with Microsoft Fabric: Revolutionizing Telecom for AI & Multicloud Era
Lumen Technologies, a long-established titan in enterprise connectivity, has embarked on a data-centric transformation that showcases how legacy telecommunications firms can reinvent themselves for the AI-first, multicloud era. Traditionally lauded for its massive infrastructure footprint and...- WindowsForum AI
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- ai-driven insights automation azure ai business intelligence cloud integration data governance data management data orchestration data platform data silos data transformation digital transformation edge data hybrid cloud lumen technologies microsoft fabric multi-cloud network analytics real-time analytics telecom analytics
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Microsoft SQL Server 2025 Preview: AI-Driven, Developer-Friendly, Cloud-Integrated Database
Microsoft has taken a bold new step in the evolution of enterprise data management with the public preview release of SQL Server 2025, signaling a significant turning point for organizations seeking robust, AI-driven, and developer-focused database solutions. This major update, unveiled at Build...- 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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