Dominik Bender

This session examines how strategic customers transformed their operations and tackled major modernizations using Azure SQL. We will provide an in-depth look at the technical strategies used to update various workloads, such as an insurance quote engine for a top global insurer and a leading banking platform, both migrated to Azure SQL. These systems handle millions of transactions per hour and support essential functions, which demand high levels of speed, resilience, and scalability. Each has benefited significantly from moving to Azure SQL. The session will outline the process of migrating these high-volume applications to the cloud to achieve improved performance, security, and innovation.

Discover how the Azure SQL PG Engineering team tackles complex, mission-critical performance challenges across Azure SQL DB and Managed Instance. Through real customer cases and practical demos, learn sharp diagnostic techniques, hidden optimization opportunities, and the most common pitfalls to avoid when tuning workloads pre- or post-migration.

Discover how the Azure SQL PG Engineering team tackles complex, mission-critical performance challenges across Azure SQL DB and Managed Instance. Through real customer cases and practical demos, learn sharp diagnostic techniques, hidden optimization opportunities, and the most common pitfalls to avoid when tuning workloads pre- or post-migration.

This session examines how strategic customers transformed their operations and tackled major modernizations using Azure SQL. We will provide an in-depth look at the technical strategies used to update various workloads, such as an insurance quote engine for a top global insurer and a leading banking platform, both migrated to Azure SQL. These systems handle millions of transactions per hour and support essential functions, which demand high levels of speed, resilience, and scalability. Each has benefited significantly from moving to Azure SQL. The session will outline the process of migrating these high-volume applications to the cloud to achieve improved performance, security, and innovation.

Mainframe modernization is complex and unique to every workload. The Azure SQL Engineering (SQL CSE) team has worked with customers navigating this transformation, uncovering insights, challenges, and strategies to streamline the journey. In this fast-paced 20-minute session, we bring you real-world customer experiences, showcasing key lessons learned and top optimization tactics for migrating Mainframe data to Azure SQL. Discover how first-party solutions and custom-built toolsets are leveraged to tackle real migration scenarios, ensuring a smoother path to modernization. Join us as we illuminate success stories, share expert recommendations, and highlight actionable approaches that can accelerate your transition to Azure Databases. Whether you're in the early planning stages or deep in the migration process, this session will deliver the brightest insights to help you move forward. The future of Mainframe data is Neon—and it’s time to step into the light.