Azure Accelerate for Databases: Modernize Your Data Infrastructure for the AI Era

The Urgent Case for Database Modernization

In today's data-driven landscape, leaders consistently report a common challenge: while data infrastructure is a critical accelerator for AI adoption, many organizations struggle to unlock its full value. Without a solid data foundation, AI initiatives risk failure. In fact, 60% of AI projects unsupported by AI-ready data will be abandoned. Modernizing legacy databases is a critical enabler—75% of organizations that migrated to Azure have reported significantly fewer barriers to implementing AI and machine learning. The opportunity is clear: those who embrace fully managed, AI-optimized databases can achieve faster performance, real-time insights, and the ability to build intelligent applications and agents at scale.

Introducing Azure Accelerate for Databases

Today, we are excited to launch Azure Accelerate for Databases—a comprehensive offering designed to help organizations modernize their databases and build AI-ready capabilities on Azure with greater speed and confidence. This program brings together expert guidance, financial investments, savings opportunities, and skill-building resources into a single, streamlined experience. Key benefits include:

• Save up to 35% (vs. pay-as-you-go) with the savings plan for databases.
• Receive delivery funding and Azure credits to offset costs.
• Benefit from zero-cost delivery support.

With Azure Accelerate for Databases, teams can move from legacy constraints to systems that are ready to support real-time, intelligent applications.

Why Azure Accelerate for Databases?

Modernization initiatives are often complex, requiring significant time, investment, and cross-team coordination. Legacy environments leave data fragmented and difficult to operationalize for AI. Azure Accelerate for Databases simplifies this journey by combining:

• Microsoft Cloud Accelerate Factory delivery support
• Azure specialized partner expertise
• Flexible savings and investments
• AI-enhanced tooling and assessments
• Role-based skilling opportunities

The goal is straightforward: help organizations move faster, reduce friction, and turn database modernization into a durable, AI-enabling strategy.

What You Can Do with Azure Accelerate for Databases

Access Trusted Experts

Modernization outcomes depend as much on execution as on strategy. With the right expertise, you can reduce risk and move forward confidently. Through this program, you can:

• Engage with Microsoft's Cloud Accelerate Factory for zero-cost delivery support.
• Tap into Azure's specialized partner ecosystem for deep technical and industry expertise.
• Use assessments and AI-enhanced tools to identify the best path forward.

Unlock Savings and Investments

Financial barriers often slow modernization. Azure Accelerate for Databases helps overcome them with:

• Up to 35% savings through the savings plan for databases.
• Direct funding and Azure credits for eligible projects.
• No-cost delivery support to stretch your budget further.

Build AI-Ready Capabilities

Modern databases are the backbone of AI. With Azure, you can leverage fully managed services like Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, and more—all optimized for AI workloads. Real-time analytics, intelligent agents, and scalable applications become achievable faster.

Get Started with Azure Accelerate for Databases

Ready to modernize? Explore Azure Accelerate for Databases to learn more about eligibility, enrollment, and the full suite of benefits. Our team and partners are ready to guide you from legacy systems to an AI-ready future.

Don't let fragmented data hold back your AI ambitions. With Azure Accelerate for Databases, you can modernize with confidence, unlock savings, and build the intelligent applications of tomorrow—today.