Core Insights - PingCAP has expanded its collaboration with Microsoft to enhance the adoption of modern data infrastructure within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem [1][3] - The partnership aims to address the increasing demand for scalable, low-latency data infrastructure in sectors such as SaaS, FinTech, and AI-driven workloads [3][4] - TiDB Cloud Dedicated is now available in public preview on Azure, allowing enterprises to deploy distributed SQL natively in a secure and compliant environment [2][4] Company Overview - PingCAP is the creator of TiDB, an advanced open-source distributed SQL database that supports modern applications with features like elastic scaling and real-time analytics [5] - The company is headquartered in Silicon Valley and is backed by notable investors including Sequoia Capital and GGV Capital [5] Product Features - TiDB Cloud Dedicated offers elastic scale-out for compute and storage, enterprise-grade security, and full integration with Azure-native tools [6] - The service is designed to simplify operations for users, providing hands-free management by PingCAP [6]