Microsoft Azure is a leading cloud computing service created by Microsoft for building, testing, deploying, and managing applications and services through Microsoft-managed data centers. It provides a wide range of cloud services, including those for computing, analytics, storage, and networking. Users can pick and choose from these services to develop and scale new applications, or run existing applications, in the public cloud.
Azure is known for its flexibility, offering an array of solutions that support various programming languages, frameworks, operating systems, databases, and devices. This enables businesses to use their preferred tools and technologies. In addition to its services for application development and deployment, Azure also offers solutions for AI, machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT), and software-defined networking, among others.
With global data centers, Azure facilitates data residency and compliance, while offering robust disaster recovery capabilities. Its integrated tools, pre-built templates, and managed services make it easier for companies to effectively harness the power of the cloud, ensuring they can innovate faster, scale according to demand, and maintain security and compliance standards.