Microsoft tempts Oracle customers with free SQL Server 2016 licences

Daniel Robinson
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Microsoft says firms can save by switching, but they must be signed up for Software Assurance licensing

Microsoft is hoping to convince enterprise firms to migrate from other database platforms to SQL Server 2016 by offering free licenses as part of a new promotion. The catch is that they need to be ...

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