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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
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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