AI agents can already write SQL, inspect schemas, and work through multi-step database tasks. But what happens when they start acting inside the database itself. Read the full article to see where that shift leads, what still needs human control, and how database IDEs fit into the picture.

Visual Studio 2026 ships SQL projects through SSDT, and only the original project format. Here is how to configure, validate, version, deploy, and drift-check a database project without discovering the gaps during a release.

The latest release of Devart SSIS Data Flow Components expands support for cloud applications and databases, bringing new objects and fields, updated APIs and metadata, and improved authentication and data access capabilities across multiple connectors.

We are thrilled to announce an update to our Excel Add-ins, bringing expanded support for popular cloud services and databases. The release introduces new objects, fields, API capabilities, and authentication options for BigCommerce, FreshBooks, HubSpot, NetSuite, QuickBooks Online, Zoho CRM, Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.

PostgreSQL 19 Beta 1 is live, previewing most of what's planned for the final release. Here's what changed for query planning, table maintenance, autovacuum, and logical replication—and what to test before general availability lands later in 2026.

SSIS Data Flow Components 5.0 is now available, bringing updates across connectors, cloud services, and APIs. This release adds new objects, improves data type support, introduces new authentication options, and expands API coverage for more than 20 platforms. Key updates include enhancements for ActiveCampaign, NetSuite, HubSpot, Stripe, and many other supported services.

Excel Add-Ins 3.0 introduces full compatibility with Microsoft Excel 2024, along with significant updates to database and cloud connectors. The release adds support for new database versions, expands object and reporting coverage across 14 cloud platforms, and enhances data handling and connection security. Users can seamlessly work with live data from databases and business applications directly in Excel.

Not all ADO.NET providers are built for today's SQL Server workloads. Some are optimized for cloud-native applications, others exist mainly to support legacy systems. In this guide we break down five leading providers, comparing features, compatibility, tooling, and support so you can make a confident decision.

Every MySQL ADO.NET provider looks reliable during development. The real differences appear later, when async performance breaks under load, licensing becomes a problem, or integrations with EF Core and cloud environments start creating friction. Read the full article to find the right MySQL .NET provider for your stack.

Every PostgreSQL ADO.NET provider looks great at the beginning. The real differences appear later, when your app starts scaling and production issues start showing up. That’s when tooling, ORM support, and connection management really matter. Read the full article to find the right fit for your stack.