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Data Platforms Reaching End of Life in April 2026

Get an overview of data platforms, including MySQL 8.0.x, OCI MySQL HeatWave, and IBM Db2 11.1 LUW, reaching end of life in April 2026.

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The Data Infrastructure Separating Resilient Manufacturers from the Rest

Manufacturers are using real-time data to overcome economic challenges and make informed decisions in sourcing, operations, and financial planning.

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Data Platforms Reaching End of Life in March 2026

Don’t let end-of-life deadlines catch you off guard. See which data platforms need attention in March 2026.

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Data Platforms Reaching End of Life in February 2026

Discover key data platforms reaching end of life in February 2026 and learn vital upgrade steps to avoid security and performance risks.

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Why Delaying Data Platform End-of-Life Upgrades Cost More Than You Think

Discover why delaying your data platform’s end-of-life upgrade can lead to rising costs, increased risks, and stalled innovation.

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How Retail & CPG Leaders Are Using AWS to Power Generative and Agentic AI

Key takeaways from the AWS GenAI for Retail & CPG Conference and how retailers and CPG firms are driving measurable ROI with Generative and Agentic AI on AWS.

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The Holiday Compound Effect in Retail Data Platforms

Learn about the Holiday Compound Effect—how microservices, autoscaling, and AI can trigger cascading slowdowns and failures that only show up when customers abandon carts.

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The Hidden Costs of Business Friction in Transportation

This article explains how hidden inefficiencies—disconnected systems, manual processes, and poor cost visibility—drive up costs and slow down transportation companies. It also explores practical ways to reduce these inefficiencies using cloud, data, and analytics strategies to improve operational efficiency and profitability.

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Real-World Transportation AI Use Cases

This article explores three real-world ways transportation companies are applying AI to reduce costs, improve delivery performance, and make smarter decisions.

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The Hidden ROI of Dentistry: What Poor Data Quality is Really Costing Your Dental Organization

Discover how poor data quality silently drains profits in multi-location dental practices—and how fixing it boosts ROI.

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Why Your Dental Reports Are Showing Symptoms but Missing the Disease

Just as you provide patients with accurate diagnoses based on reliable information, it’s time to give your practice the same standard of care.

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Microsoft Ignite 2024 Event Recap

Microsoft Fabric announcements at Microsoft Ignite 2024, here are the highlights from the event to help you prepare for 2025.