
Microsoft SQL Server 2022
Today, we announced the general availability of
SQL Server 2022, the most Azure-enabled release of SQL Server
yet, with continued innovation across performance, security, and
availability. This marks the latest milestone in the more than
30-year history of SQL Server.
SQL Server 2022 is a core element of the
Microsoft Intelligent Data Platform. The platform seamlessly
integrates operational databases, analytics, and data governance.
This enables customers to adapt in real-time, add layers of
intelligence to their applications, unlock fast and predictive
insights, and govern their data—wherever it resides. |

Oracle Database 21c 21.3
Oracle Database 21c, also available for production
use today as an
innovation release, provides an early insight into the many
enhancements and new capabilities. These include autonomous
administration, improved multimodel support through in-database
Javascript and native blockchain tables, and multiworkload
improvements such as AutoML and sharding enhancements that will be
incorporated into future long term releases. |

Oracle Releases Java 20
New release delivers seven JDK Enhancement Proposals
to increase developer productivity, improve the Java language, and
enhance the platform’s performance, stability, and security.
Austin, Texas—March 21, 2023. Oracle today announced the
availability of Java 20, the latest version of the world’s number
one programming language and development platform. Java 20 (Oracle
JDK 20) delivers thousands of performance, stability, and security
improvements, including platform enhancements that will help
developers improve productivity and drive innovation and growth
across their organizations. Oracle is showcasing the latest
capabilities in Java 20 during the Java Developer Day that takes
place today at the
Oracle DevLive Level Up event, which runs March 20-23 at Redwood
Shores, CA and online.
“For more than 25 years, Java has empowered developers to design and
build the next generation of robust, scalable, and secure
applications,” said Georges Saab, senior vice president of
development, Java Platform and chair, OpenJDK Governing Board,
Oracle. “The innovative new enhancements in Java 20 reflect the
vision and invaluable efforts the global Java community has
contributed throughout Java’s existence. With the support provided
by Oracle’s ongoing Java technology leadership and community
stewardship, Java has never been more relevant as a contemporary
language and platform that helps developers improve productivity.” |

Quark Unleashes Design
Efficiency, Accuracy and Productivity with QuarkXPress 2023
Now available with integrated tools for optimal
productivity; new photo usability capabilities plus long document
support for specialized projects.
Quark Software, the global provider of content design, automation
and intelligence software, today announced the release of
QuarkXPress 2023. The world’s most powerful page layout and digital
publishing software now accelerates design projects by featuring
tools for converting book projects to eBooks, plus ‘first-to-market’
Picture Content Variable functionality that simplifies the picture
placement process and provides a single point of control over
picture updates across multiple layouts. Additionally, new support
for long document creations empowers users – from students,
independent designers and content design teams – to create and
import long documents up to 10,000 pages, a 5x increase from 2,000.
“QuarkXPress 2023 has some excellent new productivity features to
support the end-to-end creative process, with the power to deliver
projects big and small,” said Deepak Goyal, Sr. Vice President R&D,
Quark. “Everything we do is about enhancing the content design
process and delivering the capabilities to support the ability to
produce and publish brilliant content design ahead of deadline.
QuarkXPress gives content designers the power to bring their
creativity to life while increasing productivity and ensuring timely
output with 100% accuracy.” |