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Win Database Modernization Opportunities on Azure: Act Now on SQL Server End of Support
Win Database Modernization Opportunities on Azure: Act Now on SQL Server End of Support
June 4, 2026 ·
SQL Server 2016 End of Support is a powerful catalyst for customers to act now — and a significant opportunity for partners to drive growth, boost profitability, and lead AI transformation. Modernizing the data estate is critical to ensure cost-efficiency and security, and build a scalable foundation for future AI growth.Â
Why attend?Â
Join this practical sales and technical enablement webinar to learn how to uncover high-value database opportunities, position Azure for modernization, and guide customers from discovery and assessment through to modernization. You’ll also see how Microsoft helps you accelerate deals with programs, offers, cost-optimization options, and incentives — enabling you to deliver faster outcomes with confidence.Â
Agenda:Â
- Why Now: Migration & Modernization Triggers Â
- Why Azure: Cost, Security & AI-Readiness Â
- Where to Start: Identify High-Propensity AccountsÂ
- What to Deploy: Azure SQL Decision Framework Â
- How to Execute: Discover, Assess & Migrate Â
- How to Accelerate:Â Programs, Offers & Cost Optimization OptionsÂ
- Next Steps:Â Partner Engagement ModelÂ
- Q&AÂ
- Sales & Business Development identifying prospects and qualifying opportunities Â
- Pre-sales & Architects shaping the modernization path and business valueÂ
- Technical Sales & Commercial Leads driving solution validation and deal accelerationÂ
- Customer Success driving adoption, and growing new opportunities
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