User productivity and error reduction improvements
IT resource productivity and support reductions
migrating from alternative database solutions, replacing legacy or homegrown applications, and/or
installing new applications supported by Microsoft SQL Server.
The performance and speed of applications running on the platform. › Security and data privacy
requirements. › Reliability and minimization of downtime of applications. › Ability to provide data access
to the right people. › The ability to integrate efficiently across other organization systems and applications.
› The ease of migration and expansion of cloud capabilities
Employees are able to complete work faster and more accurately. New and upgraded applications with
SQL Server provide new features and greater connectivity options across data sources and applications that
are accessible from mobile locations. › DBAs and IT administrators are able to manage SQL Server-based
applications more efficiently. New SQL Server databases use the same tools as their other (non-mission-
critical) SQL databases, and they can leverage the same SQL Server skilled resources. The representative
organization was able to increase DBA resource productivity by simplifying and increasing automation in
processes such as tuning, backup, recovery, and installation functions. Additionally, the representative
organization is able to speed up management time and avoid costs in the future by hiring more costeffective
SQL Server DBAs and managers. › Improved uptime for applications can help drive new revenue via
greater direct online sales, as well as through more effective sales-led engagements. The representative
organization reported improved reliability and reduced downtime with SQL Server versus its previous
applications. This has led to improved customer satisfaction and sales, as customers’ online or store
purchases are not blocked by system outages, and employee-led sales engagements are not blocked or
delayed by similar system outages or a lack of full mobile access or integration between applications. ›
Improved customer-facing applications also help avoid customer replacement costs. By reducing or
