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Python makes it simple to integrate with both relational and non-relational databases, enabling you to build robust, data-driven applications. With connectors for SQLite, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and ...

Omni Analytics Inc. today announced that it has closed a $120 million funding round at a $1.5 billion valuation, more than ...

An open letter signed by architects, DBAs, and engineers argues that closed development, missing AI‑era features, and declining commits demand a foundation-led model that includes Oracle but restores ...

A fast, read-only MySQL Server for the Model Context Protocol (MCP) written in Go. This project exposes safe MySQL introspection tools to Claude Desktop via MCP. Claude can explore databases, describe ...

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Every data engineering team right now is being asked the same question: "How do we build a chatbot that talks to our data?" The prototypes are deceptively simple. A developer connects GPT-5.1 to a ...

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 ...

At Build 2025, SQL Server 2025 officially entered public preview. As one of the world’s most popular databases, this release continues a decades-long history of innovation with features made for ...

Microsoft's continued focus on SQL Server 2025 highlights the lasting demand for on-premises and hybrid deployments that prioritize performance, control and flexibility for enterprise workloads. In ...