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The Scoop from SQL Server 2014 Beta Testers
Here's an overview of four case studies outlining the detailed experiences of SQL Server 2014 beta testers. Check out the gains touted by SQL Server 2014 early adopters.
Jayleen Heft
January 27, 2014
2 Min Read
SQL Server 2014 is expected to be generally available in the early part of 2014. Several major enhancements are anticipated in Microsoft's latest SQL Server release, which was originally announced in June 2013.
Probably the most anticipated new feature in SQL Server 2014 is the In-Memory OLTP engine (formerly code-named Hekaton). Designed to provide big performance boosts, many organizations are eager to have the enhanced ability to move selected tables into memory.
Related: TechEd 2013: Eron Kelly talks about SQL Server 2014
Microsoft has compiled case studies from beta testers describing performance gains attributed to the latest version of SQL Server. Following is a brief overview of the experiences of four SQL Server 2014 early adopters.
bwin.party
bwin.party is a large online gaming company that has thousands of website visitors everyday placing bets on casino games, poker, and sports.
SQL Server 2014 Gains Experienced by bwin.party
Using in-memory OLTP in SQL Server 2014, bwin.party:
can support close to 20x the number of current site users
can ensure that players have a faster, better experience
is saving money and growing revenue
Check out a case study outlining bwin.party's experience with SQL Server 2014, "Gaming Site Can Scale to 250,000 Requests Per Second and Improve Player Experience."
Edgenet
Edgenet provides product information for both online and physical store suppliers and retailers. Edgenet discovered it could utilize an in-memory OLTP solution to eliminate read-write locks.
Benefits of SQL Server 2014 for Edgenet
With SQL Server in-memory technologies, Edgenet has:
gained real-time access to product data
faster throughput
better customer satisfaction
improved BI capabilities
Learn more by reading the case study, "Data Services Firm Gains Real-Time Access to Product Data with In-Memory Technology."
SBI Liquidity Market
SBI Liquidity Market Company provides online services banks and securities firms and is an international leader in the foreign exchange (FX) market. To improve customer service and transaction processing, SBI Liquidity Market became interested in the In-Memory OLTP solution available with SQL Server 2014.
Positives SBI Liquidity Market Experienced Using SQL Server 2014
With a trading system based on SQL Server 2014 In-Memory OLTP, SBI Liquidity is gaining:
faster performance
better scalability
improved support for global expansion
Want to learn more about SBI's experience? Visit "Leading Japanese Financial Firm Accelerates Trading Platform with In-Memory OLTP."
TPP
TPP, a software company that connects various healthcare organizations through IT solutions, adopted SQL Server 2014 to increase scalability and performance.
Benefits TPP Saw Using SQL Server 2014
Using in-memory OLTP in SQL Server 2014 in testing, TPP:
saw 7 times faster processing performance for SystmOne
the ability to scale to handle thousands of additional users
expects to save time and money by not having to create its own database system
Read more about TPP's experience using SQL Server 2014, "Clinical Software Easily Supports Thousands of New Users and Helps Doctors Save Lives."
Is SQL Server 2014 right for your organization?
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