Just ran across some interesting information. Sql Azure now supports spatial datatypes. 

• Microsoft announces the SQL Azure Development Accelorator Core.  This will be available August 1st and will contain a promotional discount for partners and customers.  It states that you can subscribe to a larger SQL Azure database size at a 25% discount savings.  The limit has also been extended to 50GB.  SQL Azure Database

• Spatial Data Support : Sql Azure is offering support for Geometry and Geography data types as well as query support in T-SQL.  I have been waiting for this feature for a while.  Nice to see it is currently available.

• Data Sync Service : This is a cool feature I was not aware of.  It allows for flexible control over data by deciding which data components should be distributed across multiple datacenters in different geographic locations based on the business needs of an organization.  It is only available as a community technology preview at the moment.  http://www.sqlazurelabs.com

• (SSWM) Sql Server Web Manager : This is a new management tool for SQL Azure databases and designed for web debelopers to develop, manage and deploy their data driven applications to Sql Azure.  Will be available as a community technology preview later in the summer.

• Access 10 now supported in Sql Azure : Access 10 now offers native data connectivity.  This offers the ability for office applications to access cloud based data.