Azure SQL vs SQL Server: Which One Should You Choose for Your Next Project?

Azure SQL vs SQL Server in 2026: compare cost, features, AI, and migration paths, plus when Managed Instance beats Azure VM in one clear framework.
Kotaku

Rockstar Games Hacked, Team Behind It Threaten A Massive Data Leak If Not Paid Ransom [Update]

More bad news for Rockstar Games. This time, established hacker group ShinyHunters is claiming to have breached the company’s secured cloud servers and now claims to have their hands on a large ...
Datacenter Dynamics

Microsoft Azure's UK South region experiences capacity issues - report

Microsoft Azure is reportedly declining requests for cloud capacity at its UK South region, with the region allegedly maxed out. As reported by Computer Weekly, citing comments from customers to the ...
IEEE

Data-driven multi-state evaluation of PV strings using improved TOPSIS method with optimized weight allocation

Abstract: Data-driven approaches can effectively quantify variations in the operational states of PV strings in solar PV systems. Multi-attribute decision-making methods’ feature weight values relying ...
Redmond Magazine

Restoring a Database to an Older Version of SQL Server

SQL Server backups cannot be restored to older versions directly. Use Export and Import Data-Tier Application for cross-version database migration. Reconfigure permissions, logins, and connection ...
IEEE

Hyperscale Resilient Buffer Pool Extension in Azure SQL Database

Abstract: Azure SQL DB offers disaggregated storage architecture called Hyperscale. While this architecture provides storage scale out, it comes at the cost of performance of I/O from remote storage.
Geeky Gadgets

Self-Host Your Airtable Workflows with a Docker-Friendly SQL-Backed Grid Interface

What if you could break free from subscription fees, vendor lock-in, and row limits while still managing your data with the ease of a spreadsheet? Better Stack walks through how an open source ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft: Recent Windows updates break RemoteApp connections

Microsoft has confirmed that recent Windows updates trigger RemoteApp connection failures on Windows 11 24H2/25H2 and Windows Server 2025 devices in Azure Virtual Desktop environments. RemoteApp ...
SiliconANGLE

Oracle adds AI capabilities to core database and launches a lakehouse platform

Oracle Corp. today announced the general availability of Oracle AI Database 26ai and Oracle Autonomous AI Lakehouse, both aimed at supporting artificial intelligence training and inference across ...
Visual Studio Magazine

Implementing Azure Arc for SQL Server

Managing SQL Server across hybrid and multi-cloud environments has long posed a challenge for database administrators. With data sprawled across on-premises infrastructure, cloud platforms, and edge ...
Forbes

How Starbucks Is Using Data And AI To Deliver Joy And Connection To Its Customers

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Randy Bean is a noted Senior Advisor, Author, Speaker, Founder, & CEO. How does a venerable American brand known for creating the ...