SQL Server stories
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Google has explained how Gemini-based code conversion supports PostgreSQL migrations from commercial database platforms.
Enterprises will be able to move more sales, marketing and database data into BigQuery as Google adds connectors for SQL Server and Shopify.
The migration tool rewrites complex routines into PostgreSQL cursors, but application teams must also change testing and data access for cursor-based outputs.
Database teams could cut setup and fault-finding time as Google folds natural-language guidance into Cloud SQL, Spanner and AlloyDB tools.
Defenders face added pressure as the update covers two actively exploited flaws and a SharePoint bug that could enable remote code execution.
Enterprises facing costly renewals may now get a lower-risk route off proprietary databases and into PostgreSQL, MySQL or MariaDB.
The release aims to ease a key hurdle for firms moving AI agents into production by unifying memory, retrieval and access across environments.
The update gives Microsoft customers faster visibility into AI-driven access risks, after Netwrix linked broader identity footprints to higher breach rates.
Independent validation of its Azure migration work gives A1 Technologies added credibility with clients moving critical systems to the cloud.
Enterprises will get tighter AI controls as Snowflake adds blocking policies, multi-party authorisation and new agentic tools at Summit.
Database teams get stronger SQL assistance and PostgreSQL design tools, as dbForge 2026.1 adds AI-driven query help and visual editors.
Manual database updates are leaving banks exposed to compliance gaps and audit failures as regulators demand tighter control evidence.
Growing demand for downtime protection is driving SIOS to showcase resilience tools for SQL Server and Linux teams across cloud and hybrid estates.
Keeper launches KeeperDB to centralise zero-trust database access, hiding credentials and recording sessions within its existing security vault.
Redgate launches a managed SaaS version of its Monitor tool, promising simpler deployment and upkeep for complex, mixed database estates.
Microsoft's March Patch Tuesday fixes 77 flaws, including a severe SQL Server bug that could grant attackers sysadmin rights remotely.
CData upgrades Connect AI with managed MCP tools, tightening data access, identity controls and live connectivity for enterprise agents.
Customers seeking cloud moves may see lower risk after the Auckland-based firm proved repeatable delivery on Azure database and infrastructure migrations.
Database outages are pushing more retailers and healthcare groups to hire external specialists, driving more than 50 new WellData contracts.
