Re-post of a ZDNet article earlier this week by Mary Jo Foley.
Microsoft takes wraps off preview of its Azure Data Factory service
Summary: Another new Microsoft Azure service now in preview is aimed at helping developers integrate and get insights from their disparate data sources more easily.
http://www.zdnet.com/microsoft-takes-wraps-off-preview-of-its-azure-data-factory-service-7000035197/