Azure Accelerate for Databases helps organizations modernize their databases and build AI-ready capabilities. Database modernization: Why now? We consistently hear common realities from leaders: data infrastructure is a critical accelerator for AI adoption, and many organizations haven’t been able to fully realize the value of their data. 60% of AI projects unsupported by AI-ready data will be abandoned. 1 Modernization is a key enabler of AI readiness, with 75% of organizations that migrated to Azure reporting significantly reduced barriers to AI and machine learning. 2 This highlights a clear opportunity. Organizations that modernize with fully managed, AI-optimized databases can unlock faster performance, real-time insights, and the ability to build intelligent applications and agents at scale. Today, I am excited to introduce Azure Accelerate for Databases —an offering designed to help organizations modernize their databases and build AI‑ready capabilities on Azure, faster and with greater confidence.…