Windows Azure

November 25, 2013

Rather than building a traditional onsite system, HarperCollins developed one using SQL Server 2012 in Windows Azure Virtual Machines. The solution integrated so well with the larger Microsoft technology platform, HarperCollins was able to get the job done fast. As in two weeks fast.

November 4, 2013

By achieving a certain level of federal compliance, Windows Azure enables government customers to use cloud computing services that adhere to security requirements, meet federal compliance regulations and support government computing initiatives.

October 28, 2013

Windows Azure HDInsight – Microsoft’s cloud-based distribution of Hadoop – is now generally available on Windows Azure. The GA of HDInsight is an important milestone for Microsoft, as its part of our broader strategy to bring big data to a billion people.

October 23, 2013

Now that the cloud is becoming commonplace for many enterprises and service providers, attention is naturally turning to how to manage clouds from a cost perspective. Fortunately, financial management has been top-of-mind at Cloud Cruiser for some time, and on Wednesday Microsoft shared that the Cloud Cruiser Express financial management solution is now included at no cost with Windows Azure Pack.

October 23, 2013

Steven Martin, general manager for Windows Azure Business and Marketing, announced Wednesday that Microsoft has acquired Apiphany, “a leading API management delivery platform.”

October 23, 2013

Windows Azure received some big updates on Tuesday, and in conjunction, there also was the release of Windows Azure SDK 2.2, which adds “a lot of goodies” to the enterprise cloud platform, says Scott Guthrie, Windows Azure corporate vice president, on ScottGu’s Blog.

October 21, 2013

Windows Azure has been selected as the preferred cloud platform for StruxureWare software, a platform of integrated applications and suites used by Schneider Electric to help companies worldwide manage and conserve energy use.