New Azure SQL Database storage add-ons and performance options now in public preview

Microsoft's Azure SQL Database is getting an expanded range of performance tiers, upping the Standard tier maximum DTUs to ...
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Microsoft Expands Azure Database Cost-Saving Options with New Cross-Service Savings Plans

Azure database savings plans cut cloud costs across SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL and Cosmos DB. Unlike reservations, Azure savings plans offer cross-region, cross-service flexibility with simpler pricing.