SQLBits 2026

Unblocking Cloud Database Journeys: Insights from AWS & Redgate

AWS & Redgate discuss database migration blockers from the State of the Database Landscape report. Learn where migrations stall, why complexity slows teams down, and practical ways to reduce friction and move toward a cloud-ready data estate.
Cloud transformation tends to gather momentum fast—right up until it hits the database. In this fireside chat, AWS’s and Redgate's kick things off with findings from Redgate’s latest State of the Database Landscape report, highlighting the trends and blockers that can slow modernization down. From there, they’ll dig into where database migrations typically get stuck, the mix of technical and organizational complexity behind the slowdown, and the patterns they see in teams who manage to break through. The discussion will keep things practical, focusing on straightforward ways to reduce friction, simplify the journey, and help teams move forward with confidence. You’ll come away with a clearer picture of what might be holding back your own database migration—and proven approaches to help you make real progress toward a cloud‑ready data estate.