IT implementors

Conversational systems are rapidly becoming a key component of solutions such as virtual assistants, customer care, and the Internet of Things.

We are excited to announce the general availability of Virtual Network (VNet) Service Endpoints for Azure SQL Database in all Azure regions.

Azure SQL Data Sync allows users to synchronize data between Azure SQL Databases and SQL Server databases in one-direction or bi-direction.

We recently released a detailed set of GxP qualification guidelines for our Azure customers.

Today, we are excited to announce the public preview of backup for Azure file shares. Azure Files is a cloud-first file share solution with support for industry standard SMB protocol.

The Graphical Execution Plan feature within SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is now supported for SQL Data Warehouse (SQL DW)! With a click of a button, you can create a graphical representation of a distributed query plan for SQL DW.

We are pleased to announce that Azure Active Directory is integrated with Spring Security to secure your Java web applications.

Last week in Azure, the Azure SDK for GA became generally available, Microsoft Build registration opened, we announced Microsoft Startups with up to $120,000 in free Azure credits, and more.

We understand that the commitments we make about data are essential for any organization. To give customers more control, we’ve updated our Cognitive Services terms for customer data.

We are excited to share the general availability of ExpressRoute monitoring with Network Performance Monitor (NPM).

On May 7–9, brilliant developers and industry game-changers will meet at Microsoft Build in Seattle, Washington. Save the date to register tomorrow for your ringside seat.

We are excited to announce the general availability (GA) of application consistent backup of Linux VMs running in Azure using Azure Backup.