Introducing a new cloud billing option for SQL Server customers, providing pay-as-you-go flexibility across on-premises and cloud environments. License by vCore [4]New Allows customers to elect to ...

Query optimisation in distributed database systems addresses the challenge of selecting an efficient execution plan across multiple networked nodes. Owing to the combinatorial explosion of possible ...

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New AI capabilities help DBAs move from performance visibility to performance resolution—turning slow queries into actionable index recommendations in minutes HOUSTON, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ...

This week, we are excited to kick off SQLCon 2026 alongside FabCon in Atlanta. Bringing these SQL and Fabric communities together creates a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and share what’s next ...

Abstract: Efficient SQL Query Optimization (QO) is a fundamental aspect of database management systems, aimed at enhancing query performance and reducing resource consumption typically involves ...

The additions let data teams ask progressive, context‑aware questions in natural language while enabling developers to deploy governed analytics agents across applications via unified API endpoints.

Google released energy and water consumption estimates for its Gemini AI apps. It is the first major tech company to publish this information. Estimates are lower than public calculations, but ...

As developers look to harness the power of AI in their applications, one of the most exciting advancements is the ability to enrich existing databases with semantic understanding through vector search ...