# Datavail: Specialized IT Services focused on Data Management > Datavail helps IT leaders modernize applications, migrate to the cloud, and build data\-driven foundations—with less risk and more results\. Generated by Yoast SEO v27.0, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [Partners](https://www.datavail.com/about/partners/) - [Jan Nelson](https://www.datavail.com/about/leadership/jan-nelson/): Jan is focused on helping organizations build the capabilities, operating models, and leadership needed to thrive through technology disruption\. - [Leadership](https://www.datavail.com/about/leadership/) - [Microsoft Azure](https://www.datavail.com/migration-to-azure/): Database modernization can reduce infrastructure costs, improve scalability, eliminate aging technology risks, and prepare your organization for AI and advanced analytics\. - [Microsoft AI](https://www.datavail.com/microsoft-ai/): Tell us what you're trying to accomplish with AI, analytics, or Microsoft 365 Copilot\. We'll help you determine the best path forward\. ## Posts - [DATACON 2026 Event Recap](https://www.datavail.com/blog/datacon-2026-event-recap/): Explore Datavail’s DATACON 2026 takeaways on modernizing fragmented data estates, improving governance, and preparing trusted data for AI\. - [Fixing Oracle Cloud Testing with Agentic AI](https://www.datavail.com/blog/fixing-oracle-cloud-testing-with-agentic-ai/): Agentic AI helps Oracle Cloud teams reduce quarterly regression testing from weeks to days, expand coverage, and reduce release risk with smarter testing\. - [Data Platforms Reaching End of Life in July 2026](https://www.datavail.com/blog/data-platforms-reaching-end-of-life-in-july-2026/): Lots of data platforms are end of support in July 2026, including SQL Server 2016, MariaDB 10\.6, MongoDB 8\.2, and MySQL 8\.0 on Azure and AWS\. - [Data Strategy \& Analytics Forum Summer 2026 Event Recap](https://www.datavail.com/blog/data-strategy-analytics-forum-summer-2026-event-recap/): AI success starts with trusted data, clear governance, and business\-focused data strategies\. See key takeaways from VISIONS 2026\. - [AWS Is Putting Data and AI Agents to Work](https://www.datavail.com/blog/aws-is-putting-data-and-ai-agents-to-work/): Explore key AWS Summit 2026 takeaways on data, AI agents, modernization, and what they mean for building secure, scalable enterprise AI foundations\. ## Events - [DGIQ East 2026](https://www.datavail.com/events/dgiq-east-2026/): As organizations race to adopt AI, one challenge continues to stand in the way of success: trusted, governed, AI\-ready data\. - [2026 PGA TOUR Championship](https://www.datavail.com/events/2026-pga-tour-championship/): Datavail, together with Microsoft, is proud to sponsor this exclusive championship experience at the 2026 PGA TOUR Championship\. - [FABCON 2027](https://www.datavail.com/events/fabcon-2027/): From Microsoft Fabric and SQL Server to Azure AI and analytics, FABCON is where data professionals gather to learn, collaborate, and discover what's next\. - [AWS re:Invent 2026](https://www.datavail.com/events/aws-reinvent-2026/): If you're attending AWS re:Invent, we'd love to meet with you\. Schedule time with our team\. - [Microsoft Ignite 2026](https://www.datavail.com/events/microsoft-ignite-2026/): The future of AI, data, cloud, and security comes together at Microsoft Ignite on November 17\-20 in San Francisco, and so does the Datavail team\. ## News - [Joshua Adams Appointed Vice President of Databricks and Data Science at Datavail](https://www.datavail.com/about/news/joshua-adams-appointed-vice-president-of-databricks/): Adams will lead Datavail’s Databricks and Data Science practice, driving strategy and delivery across Databricks Lakehouse implementations, advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI initiatives\. - [Mark Neilson Appointed Senior Vice President of Solutions at Datavail](https://www.datavail.com/about/news/mark-neilson-appointed-senior-vice-president-of-solutions/): In this role, Neilson will lead Datavail in the development and execution of its solutions portfolio, aligning technical expertise with the evolving needs of modern enterprises\. - [Datavail Appoints Dave Armstrong as Vice President of Sales](https://www.datavail.com/about/news/dave-armstrong-vice-president-of-sales/): In this role, Armstrong will drive growth by expanding strategic client relationships and accelerating enterprise go\-to\-market execution\. - [Jan Nelson Appointed Senior Vice President of Professional Services](https://www.datavail.com/about/news/jan-nelson-appointed-svp-of-professional-services/): In this role, Nelson will lead Datavail’s professional services organization and technology strategy\. Learn more\. - [Datavail to Sponsor Ascend 2026, Orlando, Florida, June 8\-11\.](https://www.datavail.com/about/news/datavail-to-sponsor-ascend-2026/): Attendees will gain practical insights into maximizing the value of Oracle investments while accelerating digital transformation initiatives\. ## Resources - [Solving Challenges with Azure Modernization](https://www.datavail.com/resources/solving-challenges-with-azure-modernization/): This white paper highlights five organizations that faced common modernization challenges and found practical paths forward with Microsoft Azure\. - [Optimizing Database Workloads Before Migrating to Microsoft Azure](https://www.datavail.com/resources/optimizing-database-workloads-before-migrating-to-microsoft-azure/): Learn how to evaluate your data estate, create a credible modernization business case, and develop a roadmap that supports AI initiatives\. - [Making Strategic Data Platform Modernization Decisions](https://www.datavail.com/resources/making-strategic-data-platform-modernization-decisions/): This white paper details recommendations and best practices for your data platform modernization strategy\. Learn more\. - [Governing Data in the Age of Copilot](https://www.datavail.com/resources/data-in-the-age-of-copilot/): This white paper explores how organizations can govern access, business context, agent actions, and evidence as a connected operating model, giving teams a practical framework for scaling AI without increasing risk\. - [DATACON 2026: Building AI\-Ready Microsoft Data Estates](https://www.datavail.com/resources/building-ai-ready-microsoft-data-estates/): Datavail Solution Principals share real\-world lessons and the practical steps organizations are taking to build trusted, AI\-ready data estates\. ## Type - [section](https://www.datavail.com/blog/layout_type/section/) - [module](https://www.datavail.com/blog/layout_type/module/) - [layout](https://www.datavail.com/blog/layout_type/layout/) - [row](https://www.datavail.com/blog/layout_type/row/) ## Module Width - [regular](https://www.datavail.com/blog/module_width/regular/) - [fullwidth](https://www.datavail.com/blog/module_width/fullwidth/) ## Scope - [not\_global](https://www.datavail.com/blog/scope/not_global/) - [global](https://www.datavail.com/blog/scope/global/) ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://www.datavail.com/sitemap_index.xml)