In 2026, the competitive edge isn't where your data sits, but how fast it moves. We compare how the top five platforms are ...

As I described here, Power BI can send SQL queries in parallel in DirectQuery mode and you can see from the Timeline column there is some parallelism happening here – the last two SQL queries ...

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PCWorld reports that Microsoft’s PowerToys team is testing a new ‘Command Palette Dock’ for Windows 11 power users seeking enhanced productivity. This customizable dock allows users to organize ...

You can run a report to check battery health in Windows 11. This report provides details on capacity, cycle counts, and more. If your battery is nearing the end of its life, it can be replaced. Have ...

Microsoft is moving another core database management component into the cloud, continuing its broader shift away from traditional on-premises infrastructure. According to Neowin, the company has ...

SQL Server 2025 reaches enterprise readiness with GA support on RHEL 10 and Ubuntu 24.04. Cumulative Update 1 improves SQL Server 2025 reliability, performance and security based on early feedback.

WASHINGTON—Microsoft MSFT-0.08%decrease; red down pointing triangle promised to pay higher utility bills for all of its U.S. data centers powering artificial-intelligence models, a pledge that drew ...

Microsoft Corp. today announced an initiative to prevent its data centers from harming the areas where they’re built. Brad Smith, the tech giant’s vice chair and president, detailed the program in a ...

Microsoft said that consumers won't pay more when the software maker sets up data centers and committed to replenish more water than it uses. Utility prices have climbed across the U.S. as tech ...

On Tuesday, Microsoft announced a new initiative called “Community-First AI Infrastructure” that commits the company to paying full electricity costs for its data centers and refusing to seek local ...