As SQL Server 2016 approaches end of support in July 2026, a look back at its groundbreaking innovations reveals how it reshaped Microsoft's data platform and why it's time to move forward.

SQLite has an incredibly small footprint. The database itself, its DLLs and the complimentary diff and analyzer tools are less than 15 MB in size. It's perfect for small mobile devices, advanced ...

TL;DR: Microsoft Visio 2021 Professional is on sale for $14.97 (reg. $249.99) and offers a lifetime license for building diagrams, flowcharts, and data-driven visuals on Windows. When your ideas start ...

Microsoft is offering voluntary retirement buyouts for the first time in its 51-year history, per reports from CNBC and Bloomberg. According to an internal memo, employees will be eligible if their ...

Azure database savings plans cut cloud costs across SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL and Cosmos DB. Unlike reservations, Azure savings plans offer cross-region, cross-service flexibility with simpler pricing.

Data drives everything in business today, but it's also a more complex and complicated environment than ever. Businesses need efficient ways to handle and visualize large, complex data sets. That's ...

France is dropping US videoconferencing for its own open-source tool. Visio is rolling out now and will replace other services by 2027. Visio is part of the EU's broader push for digital sovereignty.

The French government is saying au revoir to Microsoft Teams and Zoom as it embraces a home-grown alternative. By next year, civil servants across all departments will have switched to French ...

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Whether for flowcharts, floor plans or org charts, diagrams prove incredibly useful for illustrating how data fits together. Microsoft Visio Professional 2021 helps you build polished visualizations ...