Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Get to know two exciting data innovations. Azure HorizonDB rethinks how PostgreSQL databases are built and operated, focusing on a modern, scalable foundation designed for cloud‑native applications. Rayfin makes it easier to build and run data applications in Microsoft Fabric, bringing data, logic, and AI closer together so developers can scale faster without stitching backend services. Learn the motivation behind each, the core concepts to understand, and how they shape the future of application and data development.
𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀:
* Nikisha Reyes-Grange
* Charles Feddersen
* Sachin Patney
𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
This is one of many sessions from the Microsoft Build 2026 event. View even more sessions on-demand and learn about Microsoft Build at build.microsoft.com
LIVE143 | English (US)
Broadcast Stage
#MSBuild
Chapters:
0:00 - Speakers Introduction: Nikisha, Charles, and Sachin
00:00:36 - Overview of Topics: Azure Horizon DB and Raefen
00:04:21 - Discussion on problems Rayfin aims to solve—simplifying production deployment for developers
00:06:33 - Conclusion—Rayfin’s role in expanding developer experience and Fabric capabilities
00:07:45 - Introduction to Raefin’s goal of bridging prototypes to production environments
00:09:52 - Highlighting Microsoft’s global community involvement through events, podcasts, and Postgres engagement
00:10:46 - Transition to discussion of AI capabilities in Postgres
00:11:25 - Introduction of AI functions and model management within SQL environment
00:12:28 - Detailed explanation of hybrid search mechanics and indexing options
Get to know two exciting data innovations. Azure HorizonDB rethinks how PostgreSQL databases are built and operated, focusing on a modern, scalable foundation designed for cloud‑native applications. Rayfin makes it easier to build and run data applications in Microsoft Fabric, bringing data, logic, and AI closer together so developers can scale faster without stitching backend services. Learn the motivation behind each, the core concepts to understand, and how they shape the future of application and data development.
𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀:
* Nikisha Reyes-Grange
* Charles Feddersen
* Sachin Patney
𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
This is one of many sessions from the Microsoft Build 2026 event. View even more sessions on-demand and learn about Microsoft Build at build.microsoft.com
LIVE143 | English (US)
Broadcast Stage
#MSBuild
Chapters:
0:00 - Speakers Introduction: Nikisha, Charles, and Sachin
00:00:36 - Overview of Topics: Azure Horizon DB and Raefen
00:04:21 - Discussion on problems Rayfin aims to solve—simplifying production deployment for developers
00:06:33 - Conclusion—Rayfin’s role in expanding developer experience and Fabric capabilities
00:07:45 - Introduction to Raefin’s goal of bridging prototypes to production environments
00:09:52 - Highlighting Microsoft’s global community involvement through events, podcasts, and Postgres engagement
00:10:46 - Transition to discussion of AI capabilities in Postgres
00:11:25 - Introduction of AI functions and model management within SQL environment
00:12:28 - Detailed explanation of hybrid search mechanics and indexing options
