Azure Cloud Migration

If you’re reaching end of support for Windows Server or SQL Server, it’s never been easier—or more cost-effective--to move to the cloud. Discover how organizations accelerate their digital transformation and how Azure tools and resources can help your business migrate and modernize in the cloud. Read More...

If you’re running Windows Server 2012 or 2012 R2 or SQL Server 2012, these versions are reaching the end of their support lifecycle. Microsoft backs each server version with a minimum of 10 years of support (five years for Mainstream Support and five years for Extended Support) that include regular security updates. We recommend upgrading to current versions for the most advanced security, performance, and innovation. For customers that can’t get it all upgraded by the deadline, we have options to help protect applications and data during the upgrade transition. Read More...

When the COVID-19 pandemic prompted online grocery orders to skyrocket, the Albertsons Companies family of brands knew they needed to operate and innovate faster. They turned to long-time collaborator Microsoft to help them lay the technology foundation for transformation. And they’re accelerating plans to leverage new technology like containerization, AI, machine learning, and deep analytics so they’re ready for the next pivot. Learn how this large retailer pivoted and thrived, thanks to Microsoft Azure. Learn more. Read More...

Future-proofing your business takes know-how and expertise. We’re here to help with resources at every stage of your cloud migration strategy and modernization journey. When you sign up for our mailing list, we’ll help you learn more about migrating to Microsoft Windows Server and SQL Server on Azure, and so much more. Keep your apps updated and secure, and your virtualized workloads safe. Save money securing hardware, firmware, and operating system functionality. We’re here to help. Let’s stay connected! Read More...

With just a few clicks, you can optimize costs, enhance security, boost uptime, and simplify management with SQL Server for automated virtual machine management. Enjoy a suite of free manageability capabilities that enable you to run your virtual machines in a cost effective, secured, and optimized manner. Available only on Azure. Learn more. Read More...

Future-proofing your business takes know-how and expertise. We’re here to help with resources at every stage of your cloud migration strategy and modernization journey. When you sign up for our mailing list, we’ll help you learn more about migrating to Microsoft Windows Server and SQL Server on Azure, and so much more. Keep your apps updated and secure, and your virtualized workloads safe. Save money securing hardware, firmware, and operating system functionality. We’re here to help. Let’s stay connected! Read More...

Learn how Microsoft's portfolio of services for the retail industry is helping retailers stand out with personalized customer experiences across all channels, empowered employees, and agile supply chains – all through the power of Microsoft Azure. Azure’s predictive AI, machine learning, and analytics enable retailers to unlock new opportunities with data to make better decisions and accelerate innovation. Learn more. Read More...

Modernize digital processes by migrating Windows Server and SQL Server to a flexible, open cloud with Azure. You’ll reduce costs, streamline resources, and innovate with unlimited flexibility. You’ll also ensure data protection, security, and business continuity—so you can focus on growing your business. Learn more. Read More...

Building a more resilient digital workplace requires businesses to l embrace innovative technologies to drive business stability, customer satisfaction, employee experience and profits. A comprehensive digital strategy that considers potential uncertainties and emerging challenges helps identify process bottlenecks and technology gaps. Implementing configurable and global solutions can enable enterprises to achieve both the speed and agility required in the face of disruption. In this article from Lakshmi Raj, co-founder and co-CEO of Replicon, and a member of the Forbes Technology Council, learn three ways to future-proof your business. Click here. Read More...

Transitioning from startup to growth, Rx.Health turned to Microsoft Azure as the foundational platform for its digital health unification solution. Rx.Health created a collection of digital health solutions that make care navigation, patient monitoring, and engagement faster and more automated than ever before—and on a much greater scale. Today, the company is realizing its goal of cost-effectively bringing more help to more people with Azure. Read more. Read More...

Did you know that, according to IDC, 88% of customers believe that Azure performs “extremely well” at providing hybrid cloud services? Maximize your technology investments and transition to the cloud at your own pace when you bring existing Windows Server and SQL Server licenses to Azure, the trusted cloud for Windows Server. To make it even easier and more cost-effective, you’ll also get free migration tools and free cost optimization tools. Learn more. Read More...

Digitization is heavily transforming the financial services industry. The challenge for the industry is to not only react to the trend, but to actively shape its future. As an innovative market infrastructure provider, Deutsche Börse Group deals with a large amount of reference data, all while meeting necessary compliance and regulatory requirements. Deutsche Börse Group turned to Azure for the platform’s state-of-the-art data services, focus on security and regulatory compliance, seamless collaboration and guidance from Microsoft support teams, and Microsoft’s holistic enterprise scale ecosystem for all data management. Click here to read more. Read More...

According to a February 2020 overview by Forrester Research, the ability to programmatically create and manage infrastructure is nothing less than a game-changer. It also changes the roles of the people involved—most notably the admins. Customers who maintain Software Assurance can use the Azure Hybrid Benefit to decrease their costs. They can also manage their databases more efficiently for faster time-to-market. With many time-consuming manual tasks automated, database administrators (DBAs) and IT staff now have more time for higher business-value initiatives. See how when you sign up to say connected. Read More...

For businesses of all sizes, technology resources are often strained, especially when it comes to managing risk and keeping systems secure and working during unforeseen incidents. The COVID-19 pandemic brought these limitations into clear focus. This is why companies are looking to the cloud more and more to maintain business operations and continue to grow, even during a disruption. Read more. Read More...