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 ...

New Analyst Studio capabilities-including SpotCache and agent-augmented data modeling-transform how data teams profile, mash up, and secure data for the next generation of AI workloadsMOUNTAIN VIEW, ...

A trio of U.S. senators, Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), sent a letter to several hyperscalers voicing concerns and demanding answers regarding ...

Millions of users work with SQL to keep the gears of their business turning. In an era marked by relentless digital transformation, the proliferation of AI workloads, and tightening regulatory demands ...

The new managed functions will let enterprises apply LLM reasoning to structured and unstructured data directly in SQL, eliminating prompt tuning and external tools. Google has boosted its BigQuery ...

Most AI Overviews show on informational, question-style, and longer queries. Very newsy and local queries are comparatively unlikely to surface an AI Overview. Medical YMYL queries show the highest ...

Query groups uses AI to cluster similar search queries. The new card shows total clicks per group and highlights groups trending up or down. Query groups will roll out over the coming weeks to high ...

GeekWire chronicles the Pacific Northwest startup scene. Sign up for our weekly startup newsletter, and check out the GeekWire funding tracker and VC directory. by Taylor Soper on Oct 15, 2025 at 6:00 ...

Google is turning its vast public data trove into a goldmine for AI with the debut of the Data Commons Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server — enabling developers, data scientists, and AI agents to ...

Understanding the initial value of a customer is important, but knowing their long-term value is critical for sustainable growth. Businesses often struggle to look beyond the first transaction to see ...

The first release candidate (RC0) of SQL Server 2025 is now available. As we move toward general availability, our focus shifts to delivering enhanced stability, performance, and product improvements ...