The benefits of Azure
1. Fully integrated ecosystem
If you opt for Azure, you'll enjoy all the standard features of the cloud, such as computing services, data storage, and network management. But it doesn't stop there. You also get a fully integrated Microsoft environment. Applications like Active Directory, Office 365, and SharePoint, for example, can be seamlessly linked and managed from within Azure.
In addition, Azure naturally offers an extensive range of cloud computing services, so that you can focus solely on the core of your business.
2. Hybrid and multi-cloud flexibility
With Azure, you have complete freedom to set up your cloud environment yourself, exactly the way you want it. Do you want to run everything in the public cloud? Then you're definitely in the right place. But even if you opt for a multi-cloud or hybrid solution, Azure offers much more flexibility than other cloud platforms. Because with Azure Arc you build a reliable, consistent Azure platform, combined with on-prem servers and/or other clouds. And you manage everything from a single central environment.
In addition, Azure also offers a wide range of networking connectivity options. For instance, you can easily integrate, manage, and optimize virtual private networks (VPN), content delivery networks (CDN), and ExpressRoute connections.
3. Security and compliance as a top priority
Data security is one of the first aspects that Microsoft focuses on during the development and implementation of Azure services and components. In this way, Microsoft also provides a great deal of flexibility in terms of data storage. For instance, you can specifically choose in which region you store your data, ensuring you always have full control over your information.
Moreover, thanks to the Active Directory service, Azure offers a highly secure Identity & Access Management (IAM). This allows you to always give the right users access to your data and applications. And in this way, Microsoft thus guarantees the security of your Azure Cloud.
Azure is also the first cloud platform to achieve the international ISO/IEC 27018 standard for cloud computing privacy, ensuring you are completely safe in terms of GDPR compliance.
4. Boundless innovation with Azure AI
Microsoft is heavily investing in Azure. Not just to keep the platform performing well, but also to continuously renew and improve it. And with AI tools like Azure Machine Learning, Cognitive Services, and Azure OpenAI, you have even more options to innovate and optimize your business processes.
Azure also offers a huge advantage in terms of reporting. Thanks to the seamless integration with Power BI, you get a clear visual overview of your data, making it easier to make well-informed strategic decisions.