As SQL Server 2016 approaches end of support in July 2026, a look back at its groundbreaking innovations reveals how it reshaped Microsoft's data platform and why it's time to move forward.

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SQL Server 2025 delivers major performance upgrades alongside licensing changes that can reshape both operational speed and budget strategy. Smarter query execution, refined CPU scheduling, and better ...

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Snowflake has thousands of enterprise customers who use the company's data and AI technologies. Though many issues with generative AI are solved, there is still lots of room for improvement. Two such ...