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What is Microsoft Azure?

Azure is Microsoft's answer to IT infrastructure. For you, this is IT infrastructure minus the cold, soulless, wiry pit that is the server cupboard. It offers a wide range of services including computing, storage, networking, databases and artificial intelligence.

It is a core part of Microsoft’s portfolio and has grown exponentially in line with the adoption of cloud computing. Many businesses use Azure as a single solution to manage all their IT infrastructure...and for good reason!

Azure allows organisations to:

Vastly improve their operations through virtual infrastructure management
Create, deploy and manage new applications through its global network of data centres
Support multiple programming languages, frameworks and tools

Because Azure combines services such as virtual machines, data storage, machine learning, IoT and security solutions, it can probably benefit your business, regardless size, shape or indeed - industry.

What can Azure offer your business?

Feature	What this means for you
It's highly scalable	Scale resources up or down depending on demand ensuring your applications can manage workload changes
It integrates	Integrates with the wider Microsoft ecosystem including Office 365, Active Directory and Windows Server - great if you're already a Microsoft heavy environment
It's cost efficient (or it should be!)	Pay as you go pricing means you only pay for the resources you consume = Woohoo!
It's offers global availability	If you have global users or employees, Your apps can be deployed closer to them through Azure’s worldwide data centres which equals betters performance
It has great SLAs	Strong SLAs guarantee uptime and ensure your applications remain consistently accessible
It supports hybrid environments	Still got on-prem infrastructure? Great, it can be integrated with Azures cloud environment protecting your past investments
It offers a HUGE range of services	From databases to AI and analytics and everything in between, Azure provides a large set of solutions for all of your IT management needs
It has built in security & compliance tools	Built in identity management, encryption and threat detection for data protection
It offers substantial resources	Large developer community plus official Microsoft support options means help is never far away

What kind of organisations use Azure?

Because of the extensive list of services on offer from Azure, it can be beneficial for pretty much any type of organisation. Regardless of whether you’re already fully cloud based, running a hybrid setup with some infrastructure in the cloud and some on-prem or just in the initial, daunting planning stages of migrating to the cloud, Azure provides an entry point to match.

Business types

Large corporations - For scalable infrastructure, data storage and security.
SMEs - For basic (or not!) and affordable cloud services such as website hosting, databases and backups.
Startups - For rapid testing, building and scaling of apps.

Industries

Developers - For building and managing apps.
Government bodies - For secure cloud services that meet compliance standards.
Healthcare providers - For secure storage of patient data.
Banks & financial institutions - For compliance, security and data analysis.
Retailers - For managing supply chains, customer data and ecommerce stores.

Best use cases for Microsoft Azure

Azure has been built to flex, scale and adapt to your business's requirements and there are certain scenarios where it simply cannot be outshined:

Cloud infrastructure

If you need servers, storage and/or networking but not the noise, heat or panic when something goes down then look no further. Azure lets you run virtual infrastructure in the cloud and this applies whether you’re fully cloud based or balancing a hybrid environment.

Building & launching apps

If, like the jolly folk here at Cool Code Company, you’re developing web apps, mobile apps, APIs or internal software, Azure provides everything you need to build, deploy and scale them. It's compatible with multiple languages, frameworks and DevOps pipelines including .NET, Java and Python.

Data, databases & insightful stuff

Azure is fantastic at storing your data and even better at helping you make sense of it. From managed databases to analytics and reporting tools, it’s built for businesses that prefer answers over guesswork.

How can we help?

Our developers are Azure experts with many years of experience delivering solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform for both small businesses and large enterprises. We specialise in cloud migration and have helped many of our clients migrate their infrastructure (partially or fully) to Azure whilst providing ongoing support and maintenance to ensure the transition remains a solid investment. Our team has extensive experience in building and managing services, including web & mobile apps, databases and APIs within Azure. If you're considering a move to the cloud or would like some support with the services you already have there, come and have a chat with us today - the possibilities are endless!

FAQs

Q) Is Azure Google or Microsoft?

A) Azure is Microsoft's Cloud Computing Platform

Q) Is Azure PaaS, SaaS or IaaS?

A) Depending on what you use Azure for, it can be classed as all of the above!

Q) Is Azure free?

A) There are free to use services within Microsoft Azure that last up to 12 months from Account Creation. Click here to view the full list of free services.

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