Cloud Computing has gained immense popularity in the last few years. Not only the large scale organizations, but the small and medium-sized businesses too are increasingly shifting many of their operations to a Cloud platform because of the multiple benefits it offers them. There are several Cloud Service Providers in the market with the most prominent ones being Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Microsoft Azure. It is a question of choosing the most suitable Cloud Solution for your business depending on your requirements, budget, and other factors such as ease of use, what features each platform offers, etc. However, here we are going to discuss Microsoft Azure with some compelling arguments for why you should choose Azure Cloud Computing Solution for your business.
Let us start with an overview of the Microsoft Azure Cloud Platform
Microsoft launched Azure back in the early 2010s. The platform slowly expanded the range of services it offered, and now it offers over 200 different services and apps for its users across more than 100 countries throughout the world, covering almost all the computing needs of the customers. In the scope of its services, Azure offers Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), besides SaaS (Software-as-a-Service). Azure holds an edge over its competition particularly since it is a Microsoft Product. So instead of keeping your own server for your organization with dedicated resources, you can simply rent the same from Microsoft itself. Moreover, Azure offers every kind of service your company might require. Some of its primary services include Windows Servers, Backup and Disaster Recovery, Virtual Machines (VMs), CDN, DNS, Cloud access to internal as well as external apps, and application developing tools among others.
Some of the Major Benefits of Using Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing are as Follows
With Azure being around for several years in the market now, it has evolved in many of its features and can help you fulfill all your business goals with effective management of your apps and infrastructure.
A Cost-Friendly Solution
Microsoft Azure Cloud solution has very reasonable pricing. It offers multiple features at affordable costs in comparison to other major Cloud Platforms, a fact that makes it popular with SMBs and large-scale businesses alike. It offers you the facility to pay according to your usage which drastically reduces costs. Not to mention you are spared from maintaining a large hardware infrastructure and your IT team does not feel burdened.
Flexibility and Scalability
Your business demands can change at different times and as such, you may require to upgrade or downgrade your business as per these demands. Azure’s Public Cloud platform provides you the flexibility to scale accordingly and facilitates your business growth by allowing you to opt for the storage space and computing capabilities for a long or short period as per required.
Data Security
One of the most important aspects a business considers while shifting to Cloud is the cybersecurity, which is quite a genuine concern. But with Azure, you can be assured of Microsoft’s topmost encryption and security procedures. Your Data can be shared safely on the Azure Cloud Platform as the data center is fully equipped with cybersecurity tools like 2-step authentication, biometric scanners, and access readers, ensuring total privacy of client information data. Microsoft offers protection to your Cloud Platform from all kinds of malware, phishing, and hacking attacks.
Compliance
Microsoft Azure makes sure to comply with the required regulations of your business whether it is linked to any industry. Be it finance, healthcare, manufacturing, or education, with the vast experience of Microsoft your business is bound to fully cover the compliance standards and guidelines that are necessary.
Data Recovery and Disaster Management
Azure’s advanced systems solutions make sure you encounter minimum possible downtime while disaster recovery processes take place. It offers you several systems and backup tools that ensure speedy data recovery and business continuity even in the worst of disasters and safeguard your business integrity.
Azure’s Endless Features
Azure offers you multiple services and app features that allow your employees to innovate, and develop useful websites, and mobile & web apps for your business. Azure is compatible with many coding languages like PHP, Python, Asp.net, Java, and Node.js. On the whole, Azure Cloud Computing provides several tools to facilitate IoT solutions for your business processes especially because it is backed with the power and versatility of Microsoft.
Ease of Use
The biggest strength of Azure over other Cloud Platforms is that the users can get accustomed to its functions easily, as the majority of computer systems run on Microsoft. And being a Microsoft user if one is availing Azure Cloud services then there is nothing to worry about getting supporting tools, customer care, or getting accustomed to the platform. Microsoft has you covered for everything you would need while working with Azure.
Azure CDN
Azure CDN or Azure Content Delivery Network is a Microsoft solution for high-bandwidth content to improve user experience by delivering fast loading speed for the content. It makes the applications, websites, and media streaming work quicker ensuring effective usage and implementation of tools, to boost your business operations.
Conclusion
Microsoft Azure is a perfect Cloud Computing platform for your business. With so many features on offer and that too at a very budget-friendly cost, Azure is your go-to solution when migrating to Cloud. In the fast-paced technological revolution, transformation to the Cloud, which is a highly futuristic technology, would be a smart business decision to make for your Organization, and Azure is the benchmark for Cloud.
Synergy IT is a Certified Microsoft Partner, and we can help you leverage the maximum out of your Azure Cloud Computing experience. We will proactively monitor your platform, and advise you on what tools are most suitable for you, along with briefing you about everything you need to do in your organization’s interests, to reach the best potential of Microsoft Azure on your Cloud journey.