Tag Archives: AI

Two weeks at Google completed

My first two weeks at Google are officially in the books, and “velocity” has taken on a whole new meaning. Between onboarding and deep-diving into infrastructure paradigms, I am incredibly grateful for this complex challenge within Healthcare and Life Sciences … Continue reading

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New Chapter: Joining Google Cloud as a Database Sales Specialist

On May 18th, 2026, I announced my new position as a Database Sales Specialist at Google Cloud. I’m eager to help organizations modernize their systems using cloud technology, databases, and AI solutions. Continue reading

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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

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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

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Agentic AI Report — Summer 2025 Update

This summer, agentic AI became integral to enterprise infrastructures, driven by Microsoft’s advancements across platforms. Innovations include multi-agent orchestration, tools for autonomous collaboration, and new agents in Microsoft 365. The pharma industry is leveraging these systems to enhance clinical care and operational efficiency, signaling a significant shift toward AI integration in healthcare. Continue reading

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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

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Streamline Compliance with Microsoft Purview Solutions

Microsoft Purview is a suite of solutions that can help your organization govern, protect, and manage data, wherever it lives. Microsoft Purview provides an integrated solution. It helps tackle the fragmentation of data across organizations. Visibility improves with data protection and … Continue reading

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