Category Archives: Azure
George Walters – Public Speaking
George shares his experience in public speaking, focusing on simplifying complex technical topics. He has expressed gratitude to organizers and attendees of community events like Sessionize that foster knowledge sharing. Looking forward, George is open to speaking engagements on data platforms, cloud modernization, analytics, AI, and strategic data transformation. Continue reading
Grateful for the Journey, Excited for What’s Next
While I’m leaving Microsoft, I am not leaving the work that has energized me for most of my career. Continue reading
Microsoft SQL Server 2025 is coming! SQL 2025 Features, and Azure Arc features
SQL Server 2025 introduced significant enhancements including AI features, improved developer tools, and better disaster recovery options. Key updates feature vector data support, real-time change event streaming, and enhanced query performance with intelligent query processing. New developer editions are available, and Azure Arc integration improves management across various environments while boosting security, operational efficiency, and hybrid flexibility for SQL instances. Continue reading
SQL Saturday NYC 2025 Conference, a Success!
Once again, the organizers and volunteers of SQL Saturday NYC created a wonderful experience at the Microsoft Times Square office! Continue reading
Key Highlights from Fabric Community Conference 2025
Fabric Community Conference 2025 just finished this past week. There have been a lot of updates since last year when I published this blog: https://george-walters.com/2024/05/10/microsoft-fabric-presentation-and-links-to-help-you/ Please review that blog for the basics around Microsoft Fabric, and how to migrate towards … Continue reading
SQL Saturdays, and Future Data Driven Summit: Networking and Learning for Data Professionals
For over ten years, the author has participated in SQL Saturdays, free one-day training events for Microsoft data platform users, featuring technical sessions on SQL topics and networking opportunities. Recently, they presented at events in Albany, Syracuse, and Boston, also attending a virtual summit, promoting local tech event involvement. Continue reading
Microsoft Fabric! Presentation and links to help you!
The content provides a detailed overview of Microsoft Fabric and related terminologies, tutorials, and SKUs. Continue reading
The World of AI! GPT! Copilot! Microsoft has it!
This blog post by George Walters discusses the use of AI models like ChatGPT and Copilot in Microsoft 365 and other Microsoft products. It also introduces AI development tools such as Azure OpenAI, Microsoft AI Studio, and Microsoft Copilot Studio. The author used an AI Assistant in WordPress to improve the content of the post. Continue reading
CDOIQ Symposium at MIT
I have the pleasure of being chosen to staff the Microsoft booth at the CDOIQ Symposium in Cambridge, MA, from July 18-20th! It will take place at the Hyatt Cambridge/Boston Hotel. I posted on LinkedIn below, and there you can … Continue reading
MySQL on Microsoft Azure
Microsoft has the community edition of mysql available as a platform service for you to run your mission critical workloads while alleviating administrative overhead Continue reading
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