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What is Microsoft Azure? Definition and explanations

Microsoft Azure is Microsoft's public cloud platform: compute, storage, databases, networking, data and AI services. Its integration with Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365 and the Windows Server ecosystem makes it a natural fit for organisations already invested in Microsoft. It also offers hybrid options that link an on-premises data centre to the cloud.

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Microsoft Azure is Microsoft's public cloud, tightly integrated with its enterprise ecosystem.

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