Oracle promises 'decisive new approach' to MySQL - will this mean big changes?

Oracle sets out refreshed approach to MySQL ...

Linux about to get big performance boost from a native feature Windows 11 already borrowed

Linux is about to get some big performance gains soon from a native feature it already has. Interestingly, Microsoft borrowed ...
Techzine Europe

As MySQL stagnates, its community sounds the alarm

Oracle is the sole proprietor of MySQL, but its community has critiqued its governance. Without improvements, the DBMS risks irrelevance.
InfoWorld

Community push intensifies to free MySQL from Oracle’s control amid stagnation fears

An open letter signed by architects, DBAs, and engineers argues that closed development, missing AI‑era features, and ...
dbta

Oracle AI Database 26ai for Linux x86-64 On-Premises Platforms Is Now Generally Available

Oracle AI Database 26ai Enterprise Edition for Linux x86-64 is now generally available for on-premises platforms as part of Oracle’s January 2026 quarterly Release Update (version 23.26.1). According ...
Redmondmag.com

Microsoft Releases SQL Server Migration Assistant v10.5 With Expanded Support and Enhancements

Latest version improves compatibility and streamlines migrations from legacy databases to SQL Server and Azure platforms.
Computerwoche Online

Banks slow to deposit Linux in data centers

KeyBank is an example that Linux proponents wish there were more of. The Cleveland-based bank is in the midst of a multiyear upgrade to Linux and expects the open-source operating system to be running ...