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Azure: what are the benefits?

Migrating to the cloud is a big step. Choosing the right platform? That's a whole different issue. For us, it's simple: we are completely convinced by Microsoft Azure. Why? Because it offers a tremendous amount of impressive benefits for your business. Let's go over them together.

Mon, 3 February 2020

Bram De Baerdemaeker | Arxus

Bram De Baerdemaeker

Azure Cloud Consultant, Arxus

Why choose the cloud?

There are several reasons why it could be beneficial for your organization to migrate to the cloud:

  • Transparent costs: Most cloud platforms, including Microsoft Azure, follow a pay-per-use (PPU) model. This means you only pay for what you use. No more, no less.
  • Scalable infrastructure: Since the cloud is a virtual environment, you can easily add or remove additional servers, computing power, or storage capacity. This way, your IT infrastructure is always adjusted to your needs.
  • Advanced cybersecurity: In the cloud, you can take many more measures to secure your IT environment. Is the cloud completely hack-proof? No, but it is a lot safer than on-prem.

Want to know more about the benefits of the cloud? We have already listed the most important advantages for you.

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.

Are you also choosing Microsoft Azure?

Enjoy custom scalability, top-notch security, and AI-powered cloud services through Microsoft Azure. Get in touch with one of our experts for a free and non-binding initial consultation.

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