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David DeWitt, former department chair and emeritus professor of computer science at the University of Wisconsin, has joined Microsoft as a Technical Fellow to start a new computer science lab designed to explore the bleeding edge of data management.

Microsoft is launching the next version of SQL Server 2008. But don't worry. There are some major improvements in the 2008 version that make an upgrade a no-brainer in several situations.

Every server launch needs a good benchmark result to demonstrate speed and awesome performance, and Microsoft's HHH event didn't disappoint, with four industry benchmark results to share, and a handful of other internal benchmarks thrown in for good measure.

While business intelligence features get the most attention in SQL Server 2008, it's the administration features in the new database that will remove some of the IT staff's daily grind.

Microsoft VP Ted Kummert discusses Microsoft’s perspective on the new version’s launch.

Largest enterprise launch in company history includes Windows Server 2008, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, and Microsoft Visual Studio 2008; focuses on security, Web, virtualization, and better business intelligence.

Q&A: Microsoft Senior Vice President Bob Muglia talks about today’s launch of Windows Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008, and SQL Server 2008, and some of the key trends that will shape datacenters in the next five years.

Yesterday afternoon, Microsoft posted its Community Technology Preview for SQL Server 2008, which will be general businesses' first, best look at the next edition of what analysts perceive to be Microsoft's fastest growing product line -- faster than even Windows itself.

"Microsoft Corp. has been positioned in the Leaders Quadrant of the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Business Intelligence Platforms, 2008. The Magic Quadrant positions vendors according to their ability to execute and their completeness of vision."