How will SQL Data Services impact developers and Microsoft partner ecosystem?
Developers will be able to use our simple, scalable, reliable and easy to program service for on-demand mashup type applications that work well with data in the cloud. Service Providers and other partners will lower the cost of acquiring new customers by eliminating the cost of provisioning and managing storage and leveraging a pay as you grow model. Both developers and partners can focus on innovating their business and minimizing their infrastructure and management cost.