With its multitenant architecture and pluggable databases, Oracle Database 12 c makes it much easier for IT departments to offer database as a service as part of a comprehensive cloud strategy.

Microsoft recently published a new version of its service-level agreement (SLA) for Azure SQL Database, adding uptime perks for organizations that use the 'Business Critical' tier.

BT has revealed how automation has enabled it to reduce the time it takes to deliver a new database from weeks to minutes.