• Data is the new oil, and your database is the only way to extract it Ryan sits down with Shireesh Thota, CVP of Azure Databases at Microsoft, to discuss the evolution of databases at Microsoft; Azure’s comprehensive portfolio that includes SQL Server, CosmosDB, and Postgres; and the challenges that come with database architecture, from the importance of cost governance and multi-cloud strategies to the future of databases when it comes to AI. • You can read all about the latest Azure database announcements from Microsoft Ignite-including updates for SQL Server, Postgres, DocumentDB, and Fabric-on their Azure blog.

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  • Microsoft’s Azure Databases chief Shireesh Thota discussed how the company’s database portfolio-SQL Server, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, and the new Fabric-has evolved to meet modern data demands. He highlighted the growing importance of cost governance and multi‑cloud strategies, noting that effective database architecture must balance performance, affordability, and flexibility. Thota also outlined Azure’s focus on AI integration, suggesting that future database services will increasingly support intelligent workloads. The interview references recent Microsoft Ignite announcements, including updates to SQL Server, PostgreSQL, DocumentDB, and Fabric, underscoring Azure’s ongoing expansion in data‑centric offerings.

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