Microsoft Azure, launched in 2010, marked a pivotal shift from on-premises datacenters to cloud computing. By offering businesses a global network of datacenters maintained and managed by Microsoft, Azure reduced the time and expense associated with maintaining on-premises infrastructure.

Since its original launch, Azure continues to offer extensive capabilities that go beyond simplifying infrastructure management. With comprehensive AI, data, and application services that work together, Azure delivers a unified approach to cloud computing that’s unique in the industry. Its open, flexible cloud platform is designed to support each company’s business strategy and stage of AI transformation.