If you hold the CIO or CTO or a similar position in your company, then you must be under a lot of pressure. Businesses around the world are forced to be much more efficient while reducing operational costs as much as possible. This is true for your databases as well. Fortunately, there is a lot you can do.

In this session, we will focus on the Microsoft data platform, and talk about various ways in which you can optimize your databases and reduce costs. We will cover things like choosing the appropriate SQL Server edition, taking advantages of some new features, and leveraging the power of the cloud.

By the end of this session, you will have an actionable to-do list that you can apply to your data platform and save a lot of money for your business

Presented by Guy Gluntser | CEO of Madeira Data Solutions 

Data Platform MVP, the leader of the Israeli PASS local group

Guy's career has been focused on the Microsoft Data Platform for more than 20 years, performing various database roles as either an on-site DBA, an external consultant or a speaker. Guy is involved in many activities in the Microsoft Data Platform community. He occasionally speaks at community events, such as PASS Summit, SQLBits, SQL Saturdays and user groups around the world. He also co-hosts the SQL Server Radio podcast.