⚡️ Kraft Heinz boosts data lineage speed 1,400x with Azure
Kraft Heinz cut data lineage processing time by 1,400x using Azure DocumentDB’s DiskANN vector and hybrid search. Tracking dependencies across 50+ enterprise systems and 1,000+ pipelines is now nearly instant—an enterprise-scale data ops leap powered by vector search efficiency.
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Kraft Heinz cut data lineage processing time by 1,400x using Azure DocumentDB’s DiskANN vector and hybrid search. Tracking dependencies across 50+ enterprise systems and 1,000+ pipelines is now nearly instant—an enterprise-scale data ops leap powered by vector search efficiency.
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How Kraft Heinz achieved 1,400x faster data lineage with Azure DocumentDB’s DiskANN vector search and hybrid search
Learn how Kraft Heinz used Azure DocumentDB vector search to optimize data movement across enterprise systems and save costs.
⚡️ .NET moves too fast? There’s a paid fix for that
Tired of chasing .NET’s rapid release cycle? The answer isn’t slowing Microsoft down — it’s paying for post-EOL support. Services like HeroDevs’ Never Ending Support for .NET 6 let companies stick with stable versions instead of scrambling after every new release.
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Tired of chasing .NET’s rapid release cycle? The answer isn’t slowing Microsoft down — it’s paying for post-EOL support. Services like HeroDevs’ Never Ending Support for .NET 6 let companies stick with stable versions instead of scrambling after every new release.
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Companies complaining .NET moves too fast should just pay for post-EOL support
In this post I describe a solution to .NET "releasing too quickly": just pay for support of older versions, such as HeroDevs' Never Ending Support for .NET 6
⚡️ Claude joins Azure Foundry alongside GPT
Azure just became the only cloud where developers can tap both Claude and GPT frontier models under one roof. Anthropic’s Claude lineup is now live in Microsoft Foundry, expanding Azure’s already broad model selection and giving teams more flexibility to build and compare advanced AI systems in one place.
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Azure just became the only cloud where developers can tap both Claude and GPT frontier models under one roof. Anthropic’s Claude lineup is now live in Microsoft Foundry, expanding Azure’s already broad model selection and giving teams more flexibility to build and compare advanced AI systems in one place.
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Introducing Anthropic's Claude models in Microsoft Foundry: Bringing Frontier intelligence to Azure | Microsoft Azure Blog
With Microsoft and Anthropic's partnership announcement, Anthropic's Claude is now available in Microsoft Foundry. Learn how to start building today.
⚡️ Post-Quantum Cryptography lands in .NET
.NET now ships with native Post-Quantum Cryptography support, strengthening modern apps against future quantum attacks. Microsoft’s implementation brings PQC algorithms into the framework core — a major milestone for developers building long-term secure systems.
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.NET now ships with native Post-Quantum Cryptography support, strengthening modern apps against future quantum attacks. Microsoft’s implementation brings PQC algorithms into the framework core — a major milestone for developers building long-term secure systems.
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Post-Quantum Cryptography in .NET
What we've added for PQC, and how we got there.
⚡️ VS Code extension adds online MongoDB migration
Developers can now migrate MongoDB workloads to Azure DocumentDB directly from VS Code — live, with minimal downtime. The updated Migration extension (public preview) unlocks true online migration for smoother, fully managed transitions to Azure’s MongoDB‑compatible DocumentDB.
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Developers can now migrate MongoDB workloads to Azure DocumentDB directly from VS Code — live, with minimal downtime. The updated Migration extension (public preview) unlocks true online migration for smoother, fully managed transitions to Azure’s MongoDB‑compatible DocumentDB.
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Public Preview: Azure DocumentDB Migration Extension Now Supports Online Migration to Azure DocumentDB (with MongoDB compatibility)
We’re excited to announce the Public Preview of a significant enhancement to the Azure DocumentDB (with MongoDB compatibility) Migration extension for Visual Studio Code—introducing online migration capability! This update makes it easier than ever to migrate…
⚡️ Azure DocumentDB hits General Availability
Azure DocumentDB — the open-source, MongoDB-compatible database under the Linux Foundation — is now generally available. Formerly vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB, it brings open governance, skill portability, and a straightforward compute‑plus‑storage model for transparent cost control across Azure.
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Azure DocumentDB — the open-source, MongoDB-compatible database under the Linux Foundation — is now generally available. Formerly vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB, it brings open governance, skill portability, and a straightforward compute‑plus‑storage model for transparent cost control across Azure.
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Azure DocumentDB is Now Generally Available
Azure DocumentDB, a fully managed MongoDB-compatible database service based on OSS DocumentDB governed by the Linux Foundation, is now GA
⚡️ Cosmos DB Goes GA Inside Microsoft Fabric
Operational and analytical data finally meet: Cosmos DB is now fully integrated and GA in Microsoft Fabric, with Cosmos Mirroring keeping everything in sync in OneLake. Query live data in real time using T-SQL, Python, or Spark — no ETL pain, just instant insight from a single source of truth.
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Operational and analytical data finally meet: Cosmos DB is now fully integrated and GA in Microsoft Fabric, with Cosmos Mirroring keeping everything in sync in OneLake. Query live data in real time using T-SQL, Python, or Spark — no ETL pain, just instant insight from a single source of truth.
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Announcing: GA of Cosmos DB in Microsoft Fabric and Cosmos Mirroring
Azure Cosmos DB in Microsoft Fabric is now generally available, enabling real-time analytics, AI-ready insights, and vector search without complex ETL
⚡️ Visual Studio 2026 slashes upgrade pain
Upgrading your dev setup no longer means losing a weekend. Visual Studio 2026 introduces a new install experience that can rebuild your Visual Studio 2022 environment in minutes — keeping all your settings, extensions, and preferences intact. Stay current without breaking your coding flow.
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Upgrading your dev setup no longer means losing a weekend. Visual Studio 2026 introduces a new install experience that can rebuild your Visual Studio 2022 environment in minutes — keeping all your settings, extensions, and preferences intact. Stay current without breaking your coding flow.
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Spend Less Time Upgrading, More Time Coding in Visual Studio 2026
In the past, moving to the next major version of Visual Studio could take hours, sometimes days, to recreate your dev environment the way you like it. Visual Studio 2026 makes it easier than ever to stay current with the latest productivity features, performance…
⚡️ AI agents get native Cosmos DB access via MCP Toolkit
Azure’s new open-source Cosmos DB MCP Toolkit gives AI agents and LLMs direct, secure access to live database intelligence. It bridges Model Context Protocol with Azure’s globally distributed data layer — letting intelligent apps query and reason over real data without manual API wiring. Now in public preview on GitHub.
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Azure’s new open-source Cosmos DB MCP Toolkit gives AI agents and LLMs direct, secure access to live database intelligence. It bridges Model Context Protocol with Azure’s globally distributed data layer — letting intelligent apps query and reason over real data without manual API wiring. Now in public preview on GitHub.
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Introducing the Azure Cosmos DB MCP Toolkit: Empowering AI Agents with Azure Cosmos DB Intelligence
Explore the Azure Cosmos DB MCP Toolkit, enabling secure access for AI agents to query global databases efficiently.
⚡️ GitHub Copilot now tackles .NET app modernization
Modernizing legacy .NET apps just got easier. GitHub Copilot’s new agent mode in Visual Studio 2026 walks developers through upgrading .NET versions, resolving build issues, and migrating to Azure — cutting hours of manual work into guided steps. Real help for real refactors.
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Modernizing legacy .NET apps just got easier. GitHub Copilot’s new agent mode in Visual Studio 2026 walks developers through upgrading .NET versions, resolving build issues, and migrating to Azure — cutting hours of manual work into guided steps. Real help for real refactors.
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A step-by-step guide to modernizing .NET applications with GitHub Copilot agent mode
Learn how Visual Studio 2026 and GitHub Copilot app modernization upgrade .NET versions and frameworks, fix build issues, and migrate apps to Azure with less manual effort
⚡️ Azure Cosmos DB adds native semantic search power
Azure Cosmos DB now supports expanded vector and full-text search, unlocking faster and smarter semantic queries for generative AI workloads. The update boosts both performance and developer flexibility—bringing AI-ready search closer to data in Microsoft’s global NoSQL platform. Rollout is in progress across regions.
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Azure Cosmos DB now supports expanded vector and full-text search, unlocking faster and smarter semantic queries for generative AI workloads. The update boosts both performance and developer flexibility—bringing AI-ready search closer to data in Microsoft’s global NoSQL platform. Rollout is in progress across regions.
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What’s New in Semantic Search for Azure Cosmos DB at Ignite 2025
Explore Azure Cosmos DB Search capabilities with enhanced vector and full-text search for improved performance and cost efficiency.
⚡️ Zero-downtime switch: Cosmos DB MongoDB → DocumentDB
Azure now lets teams migrate from RU-based Cosmos DB for MongoDB to Azure DocumentDB with full MongoDB compatibility—live, free, and via the portal. No downtime, no hassle. A surprisingly frictionless way to modernize workloads without touching your app logic.
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Azure now lets teams migrate from RU-based Cosmos DB for MongoDB to Azure DocumentDB with full MongoDB compatibility—live, free, and via the portal. No downtime, no hassle. A surprisingly frictionless way to modernize workloads without touching your app logic.
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Azure Cosmos DB Migration from MongoDB (RU) to Azure DocumentDB Is Now Generally Available!
Azure DocumentDB with MongoDB compatibility now supports cost-free online migration from RU-based Cosmos DB, delivering seamless, zero-downtime transitions via the Azure portal.
⚡️ MSSQL Extension v1.37 brings Copilot Chat to VS Code
The MSSQL Extension for VS Code hits v1.37, making GitHub Copilot Chat generally available for SQL devs. New public previews include Edit Data and Data-tier Application tools — tighter integration, smoother workflows, and a more polished SQL experience inside your editor.
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The MSSQL Extension for VS Code hits v1.37, making GitHub Copilot Chat generally available for SQL devs. New public previews include Edit Data and Data-tier Application tools — tighter integration, smoother workflows, and a more polished SQL experience inside your editor.
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MSSQL Extension for VS Code: GitHub Copilot Chat GA and New Public Previews for Edit Data, Data-tier Application, and more
Explore what’s new in the MSSQL Extension for VS Code v1.37, including GitHub Copilot GA, Edit Data, DACPAC/BACPAC export & import, and the SQL Projects Publish Dialog.
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⚡️ Azure Cosmos DB now lives inside VS Code
Azure Cosmos DB extension for VS Code just hit general availability. Developers can now query, edit, and manage Cosmos DB data without leaving their editor—streamlining build, test, and deployment workflows straight from VS Code.
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Azure Cosmos DB extension for VS Code just hit general availability. Developers can now query, edit, and manage Cosmos DB data without leaving their editor—streamlining build, test, and deployment workflows straight from VS Code.
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Azure Cosmos DB Extension for VS Code Now Generally Available
We’re thrilled to announce the general availability (GA) of the Azure Cosmos DB extension for Visual Studio Code! This powerful extension brings enterprise-grade database management directly into your development environment, making it easier than ever to…
⚡️ Azure Cosmos DB Fleet Pools Go GA
Azure Cosmos DB Fleet Pools are now generally available, giving developers a streamlined way to build scalable, isolated SaaS and multi-tenant apps. The feature lets providers meet demanding performance and security needs—think dedicated isolation with customer-managed keys—without the overhead of dozens of separate database accounts.
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Azure Cosmos DB Fleet Pools are now generally available, giving developers a streamlined way to build scalable, isolated SaaS and multi-tenant apps. The feature lets providers meet demanding performance and security needs—think dedicated isolation with customer-managed keys—without the overhead of dozens of separate database accounts.
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Now Generally Available: Azure Cosmos DB Fleet Pools
Find out how Azure Cosmos DB Fleet pools can simplify management and improve performance for your multi-tenant applications.
⚡️ Reddit sparks fresh debate in dev community
A new thread on Reddit is stirring up lively discussion among developers once again. From hot takes to deep dives, the community proves why it remains one of tech’s most unfiltered forums for insight, challenge, and occasional chaos.
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A new thread on Reddit is stirring up lively discussion among developers once again. From hot takes to deep dives, the community proves why it remains one of tech’s most unfiltered forums for insight, challenge, and occasional chaos.
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From the 2westerneurope4u community on Reddit: Cmon Pedro
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⚡️ T‑SQL AI lands in Azure SQL and Microsoft Fabric
Developers can now tap T‑SQL AI functions directly in Azure SQL and SQL database in Microsoft Fabric. The public preview brings built‑in tools for embedding relational data into AI workflows — no external pipelines needed. A solid step toward making enterprise data instantly usable for AI applications.
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Developers can now tap T‑SQL AI functions directly in Azure SQL and SQL database in Microsoft Fabric. The public preview brings built‑in tools for embedding relational data into AI workflows — no external pipelines needed. A solid step toward making enterprise data instantly usable for AI applications.
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New T-SQL AI Features are now in Public Preview for Azure SQL and SQL database in Microsoft Fabric
At the start of this year, we released a new set of T-SQL AI features for embedding your relational data for AI applications. Today, we have brought those features to Azure SQL and SQL database in Microsoft Fabric. This post will help you get started using…
⚡️ Vector indexing lands in Azure SQL public preview
Microsoft brings DiskANN-based vector indexing to public preview across Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and Microsoft Fabric. It’s a major step toward native AI and RAG workloads in SQL — enabling developers to run high-speed similarity search and recommendations directly where their data lives.
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Microsoft brings DiskANN-based vector indexing to public preview across Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and Microsoft Fabric. It’s a major step toward native AI and RAG workloads in SQL — enabling developers to run high-speed similarity search and recommendations directly where their data lives.
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Public preview of vector indexing in Azure SQL DB, Azure SQL MI, and SQL database in Microsoft Fabric
Explore vector index DiskANN embeddings and their efficient use in Azure SQL for advanced semantic search and recommendations.
⚡️ SQL Server 2025 Adds Native Vector Support
SQL Server 2025 steps into the AI era with full native VECTOR data types and vector functions now live in the RTM release. Developers can store and run high-dimensional embeddings right inside their database—no more shuttling data between systems. A big leap for bringing AI workloads closer to where the data lives.
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SQL Server 2025 steps into the AI era with full native VECTOR data types and vector functions now live in the RTM release. Developers can store and run high-dimensional embeddings right inside their database—no more shuttling data between systems. A big leap for bringing AI workloads closer to where the data lives.
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SQL Server 2025 Embraces Vectors: setting the foundation for empowering your data with AI
Discover how SQL Server 2025 vector support released in RTM enhances data management with native VECTOR functions.
⚡️ Native Regex Arrives in SQL Server 2025
SQL Server 2025 and Azure SQL now ship with native Regex support — finally bringing pattern matching straight into T-SQL. No more workarounds or CLR hacks: complex text queries can now run natively inside the engine, pushing SQL’s string processing into a more modern era.
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SQL Server 2025 and Azure SQL now ship with native Regex support — finally bringing pattern matching straight into T-SQL. No more workarounds or CLR hacks: complex text queries can now run natively inside the engine, pushing SQL’s string processing into a more modern era.
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General Availability Announcement: Regex Support in SQL Server 2025 & Azure SQL
We’re excited to announce the General Availability (GA) of native Regex support in SQL Server 2025 and Azure SQL — a long-awaited capability that brings powerful pattern matching directly into T-SQL. This release marks a significant milestone in modernizing…
⚡️ GitHub opens the era of agentic development
GitHub takes Copilot beyond code completion — turning it into a full platform for agentic development. With the new Agent HQ, teams can orchestrate AI agents with enterprise-grade observability, governance, and security; manage access, audit usage, and enforce policies across their entire stack.
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GitHub takes Copilot beyond code completion — turning it into a full platform for agentic development. With the new Agent HQ, teams can orchestrate AI agents with enterprise-grade observability, governance, and security; manage access, audit usage, and enforce policies across their entire stack.
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Azure DevOps and GitHub Repositories — Next Steps in the Path to Agentic AI
In May, we talked about the evolution of GitHub Copilot from a coding assistant into an AI powered peer programmer. Since then, GitHub has taken a major step forward – becoming an open platform for agentic development, where Agent HQ enables developers to…