About this session

This is the first video in our Innovate with Azure AI-Optimised Databases series.

In this opening session, we’ll explore how organisations can move beyond traditional systems of record to build systems of intelligence—unlocking the full potential of their data to power next-generation AI innovation.

You’ll learn why modernising your database estate is a critical foundation for scaling AI, and how to successfully migrate, optimise, and unify your data platforms to improve performance, strengthen governance, and build greater trust in your data.

What you’ll learn

• How to transition from legacy data architectures to AI-ready systems
• Why database modernisation is essential for successful AI adoption
• Approaches to migrate and modernise your existing data estate
• How to optimise performance, cost, and scalability across your data platforms
• Best practices for unifying data to enable advanced analytics and AI use cases
• How to strengthen data governance, security, and compliance while enabling innovation