Author: Megan Carter

Dr. Megan Carter’s work explores the intersection of user experience and hardware durability in industrial touch interfaces. She earned her PhD in Human–Computer Interaction from the University of Michigan, where she studied the ergonomics of capacitive touch in harsh environments. At ABPanelPC.com, she covers topics such as optical bonding, sunlight readability, and the future of multi-touch HMI integration in manufacturing and transportation systems.
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Microsoft Integrates GitHub Copilot AI Assistant in SQL Server Management Studio 22

Microsoft has introduced GitHub Copilot integration in SQL Server Management Studio 22 Preview 3, bringing AI-powered coding assistance to database developers. This highly-requested feature helps users write T-SQL more efficiently while maintaining full context awareness of connected databases. The integration represents Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to enhancing developer productivity through artificial intelligence tools.

Microsoft has delivered a significant enhancement to its flagship database management tool with the integration of GitHub Copilot into SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 22 Preview 3. This move responds to growing developer demand for artificial intelligence assistance within database development workflows, particularly following last year’s SQL Server 2025 preview that introduced native vector data support for improved AI workload performance.

GitHub Copilot Integration Transforms SSMS Experience

by Megan Carter
Arts and EntertainmentBusiness

PepsiCo’s AI Strategy: Owning Core Processes While Leveraging External Technology

PepsiCo’s Chief Strategy Officer reveals how the company buys AI tools while demanding influence over vendor roadmaps. The beverage giant maintains ownership of core AI-augmented processes while leveraging external technology partnerships for scale and innovation.

As enterprises worldwide accelerate their artificial intelligence adoption, PepsiCo has developed a distinctive approach that balances external technology acquisition with internal process ownership. The company’s strategy, articulated by Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer Dr. Athina Kanioura at Salesforce Dreamforce 2025, emphasizes owning core AI-augmented processes while strategically partnering with technology providers.

The Core Philosophy: Own the Process, Influence the Technology

by Megan Carter
AcquisitionsBusiness

Frank McCourt’s Pursuit of TikTok Acquisition: A Deep Dive into the Ongoing Bid and Regulatory Hurdles

Billionaire investor Frank McCourt remains committed to his vision of acquiring TikTok, citing unresolved national security concerns and incomplete deal details. In a recent interview on CNN’s Terms of Service podcast, he highlighted the complexities of the sale amid geopolitical jockeying between the U.S. and China.

Billionaire investor Frank McCourt is steadfast in his ambition to acquire TikTok, despite the swirling uncertainties surrounding the platform’s future in the United States. In a revealing discussion on CNN‘s Terms of Service podcast, McCourt emphasized that publicly available information on the potential sale is insufficient to address critical issues, such as national security risks. His comments come at a time when the TikTok deal remains in limbo, caught in the crossfire of U.S.-China trade disputes and competition over resources like rare-earth materials. This article delves into McCourt’s motivations, the broader implications for digital sovereignty, and how his Project Liberty initiative aims to redefine internet infrastructure.

McCourt’s Critique of the TikTok Sale Process

by Megan Carter