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Here\u2019s your invitation to do just that by attending <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/server-cloud\/data-driven.aspx?wt.mc_id=WW_CE_DM_OO_BLOG_NONE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Data Driven<\/a>, a live virtual event introducing SQL Server 2016. You\u2019ll hear directly from Microsoft executives and engineering stars about SQL Server 2016 \u2013 the biggest leap forward in Microsoft&#8217;s data platform history with real-time operational analytics, rich visualizations on mobile devices, built-in advanced analytics, new advanced security technology, and new hybrid cloud scenarios.<\/p>\n<p>The event will feature keynotes by Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella, Corporate Vice Presidents Scott Guthrie and Joseph Sirosh, and President of Microsoft North America Judson Althoff. 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