At its Ignite conference today, Microsoft announced a number of new features for its Azure data platform. These range from a first preview of the 2022 edition of its venerable SQL Server line to ...

Microsoft Azure has many data storage options, so how do you choose what to use? This guide explains the options Choosing the right cloud storage option is never as straightforward as you think it ...

One of the big issues facing anyone building a data-driven devops practice is, quite simply, the scale of the data you’re collecting. Logs from millions of users quickly add up, and the same is true ...

Why the success of your enterprise AI initiatives depends on data unification, governance, and operational alignment.

Microsoft yesterday announced major enhancements to its cloud data warehouse offering. Microsoft Corporate Vice President for Azure Data, Rohan Kumar, gave me the skinny in a private briefing in New ...

Azure data engineering roles are booming, with demand rising across industries. From mastering Databricks to building real-world pipelines, preparation is key. Here’s how to sharpen your skills for ...

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Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud offer a wide range of cloud computing services, but Azure is more enterprise-focused, while Google Cloud has a stronger focus on AI and machine learning. We may earn ...

When Ray Ozzie, Microsoft’s former Chief Software Architect announced Windows Azure at PDC 2008, no one could assess the impact that this software platform would have on the company and the industry.