According to Google, there are currently more than 7,100 different languages spoken around the world. Surprising, isn't it? If we count all the computer programming languages that exist, there are more than 7,700 languages. Structured Query Language or SQL is one of the most widely spoken programming languages in the[...]

In November 2019 Microsoft announced the launch of Azure Synapse. What is it and how does it relate to the Redmond company's other data analysis services?

Microsoft discontinues extended support for its SQL Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 R2 software. For this type of software, Microsoft offers support and security updates for all users for 5 years and extended support for 5 more years. Thus, extended support for SQL Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 R2 ends this year, as[...]

There are currently over 640,000 Microsoft Partners around the world that build and sell solutions based on Microsoft technologies. The initiative has proven a massive success since its inception, with past figures indicating that for every $1 made by Microsoft from the Partner Network, the partners themselves earn[...]