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The Azure Cloud Platforms can Help Your Business
Microsoft is arguably best known for its operating system and productivity software, but these days one part of its organization is growing faster than any other: its Azure cloud platform. Below is a look at the Azure cloud, some features that businesses use it for, and how it can fit into your IT strategy.
Explaining Azure
Azure is, essentially, a set of cloud services offered by Microsoft. Take about any type of computing platform that you require, and Azure has an option for it. Businesses can run applications, buy storage, security, and support and alter the way their organization operates with the use of the public/hybrid cloud platform. This offers the accessibility and the tools any business could need to further their business productivity goals.
Azure has solutions for a number of business problems, including
- The Internet of Things
- Artificial intelligence
- Enterprise resource planning
- Blockchain
- Databases
- Private cloud platforms
- DevOps
- Mobile management
- E-Commerce
- Regulatory compliant platforms and reporting
- Collaboration
- Data warehousing
- Big data
- Business Intelligence
- Line of business applications
- Productivity applications (SaaS)
- Development (PaaS)
- Data backup and comprehensive archiving
- Marketing
- Digital media
- Gaming
There are even more uses for the Azure cloud platform. This array of services and uses gives any company an option to get the scalable computing construct that they need to push their business initiatives forward.
Naturally, before implementing any sort of cloud solution (even Azure or AWS), you’ll want to first assess your options. If you’re new to these types of platforms, you will want to test them to ensure they will meet your performance and budgetary needs. At Macro Systems, we suggest working side-by-side with an IT professional. Their experience with cloud computing, business computing, and computing of all types can help you find exactly the solution you need to solve your business’ problems.
If you want to talk to one of our certified experts about if Azure is right for your company’s needs, call us directly at 703-359-9211 today.
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