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Are You Having Problems with Azure?

Are You Having Problems with Azure?

At the start of 2016, the Synergy Research Group’s 2015 study, of the global market share achieved by major public cloud providers had Amazon in first place and Microsoft in second with a 9% share.  Over the past 4 years, this picture has changed, and while Microsoft Azure is still ranked second overall, it has grown considerably to 20% while Amazon has retained 31% of the market.  Google remains in 3rd place with around 6% of the total.

The Secrets Behind Azure and AWS Costs that IT Companies Don’t Want You to Know

The Secrets Behind Azure and AWS Costs that IT Companies Don’t Want You to Know

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Avoiding the top 3 Pitfalls in AWS Subscription Management

Avoiding the top 3 Pitfalls in AWS Subscription Management

Background

As more businesses continue to adopt the cloud for their IT infrastructure, the demand for cloud services, especially Amazon Web Services (AWS), has grown rapidly. AWS provides a vast array of services to help businesses manage their cloud infrastructure, and with AWS subscription management, businesses can efficiently manage their cloud resources and scale up or down based on demand.

What do we get asked about Microsoft Azure the most? (Azure FAQ)

What do we get asked about Microsoft Azure the most? (Azure FAQ)

Microsoft Azure provides a scalable public cloud platform with a substantial range of different Virtual Machine configurations that enable it to be used to host many different types of application and makes it a suitable choice for businesses who want a cost effective, secure, and flexible cloud environment that can evolve to meet their changing needs.

What do we get asked about AWS the most? (Amazon Web Services (AWS) FAQ)

What do we get asked about AWS the most? (Amazon Web Services (AWS) FAQ)

Amazon Web Services (AWS) are a range of cloud tools that allow your business to develop a secure virtualisation environment using public cloud technology. Using AWS gives you access to a range of configurability options that allow you to tailor the infrastructure to the specific needs of your organisation and application to deliver exceptional performance.

Who has control of the UK cloud market, AWS or Azure?

Who has control of the UK cloud market, AWS or Azure?

Executive Summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) continues to try to increase its UK market share, but Microsoft Azure is rapidly gaining ground. A report by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) highlights that AWS, despite its leading position, is experiencing a slight decline in market share.

In contrast, Microsoft Azure shows significant growth in both revenue and new user acquisition, accompanied by higher profit margins. The CMA is also investigating potential competitive barriers, such as Microsoft's software licensing practices and data egress fees.