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Microsoft Azure

Enterprise cloud platform with deep Microsoft ecosystem integration.

Microsoft Azure is the second-largest cloud platform, known for its deep integration with Microsoft products, Active Directory, Office 365, Dynamics 365, and .NET. Azure operates in 60+ regions, the most of any cloud provider, and holds more compliance certifications than any competitor.

We use Azure for enterprise clients who are invested in the Microsoft ecosystem, organizations using Active Directory, Office 365, or .NET applications. Azure's seamless integration with these products reduces complexity and cost. Azure is also our recommendation for clients in regulated industries (healthcare, finance, government) who need specific compliance certifications that Azure provides out of the box.

What we use it for

  • Enterprise application hosting
  • Hybrid cloud architectures
  • Active Directory integration
  • .NET application deployment
  • DevOps with Azure DevOps
  • AI services with Azure OpenAI

What it gives us

  • Microsoft IntegrationSeamless integration with Active Directory, Office 365, Teams, and the entire Microsoft ecosystem.
  • Hybrid CloudAzure Arc manages on-premises, multi-cloud, and edge resources from a unified control plane.
  • ComplianceMore compliance certifications than any cloud provider, covering HIPAA, SOC, FedRAMP, and more.
  • Azure OpenAIEnterprise-grade access to OpenAI models (GPT-4, DALL-E) with Azure security and compliance.

Questions we get asked

Azure vs AWS, which should I choose?
Choose Azure if you use Microsoft products (AD, Office 365, .NET) or need specific compliance certifications. Choose AWS for the broadest service selection. Both are excellent enterprise platforms.
Is Azure good for small businesses?
Azure can be cost-effective for small businesses, especially those using Microsoft 365. However, for simple web hosting, platforms like Vercel or Cloudflare may be simpler and more cost-effective.
Can Azure host Node.js and Next.js applications?
Yes. Azure App Service and Azure Container Apps support Node.js applications. Azure Static Web Apps is excellent for Next.js with serverless API routes.
Does Azure support Kubernetes?
Yes. Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) provides managed Kubernetes with Azure integrations. It is one of the most popular managed Kubernetes platforms.

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