Azure Space technologies advance digital transformation across government agencies

By Dustin Ward

Since its launch, Microsoft Azure Space has been committed to enabling people to achieve more, both on and off the planet. This mission has transcended various industries, including agriculture, finance, insurance, and healthcare. The announcements we’ve made thus far have helped showcase how our mission encompasses not only commercial industries but also empowers government missions…

Azure VMware Solution in Microsoft Azure Government streamlines migration efforts

By Dustin Ward

Today we are pleased to announce the public preview of Azure VMware Solution in Microsoft Azure Government. With this release, we are combining VMware cloud technologies with world-class Azure infrastructure in Azure Government, which is designed, built, and supported by Microsoft to help meet the highest levels of government security and compliance. Azure Government delivers…

Azure Red Hat OpenShift for Microsoft Azure Government—now generally available

By Dustin Ward

Today we’re pleased to announce the general availability of Azure Red Hat OpenShift on Microsoft Azure Government. With this release, we are combining world-class Azure infrastructure with a leading enterprise Kubernetes platform as a jointly operated and supported service for Azure Government customers to run their containerized workloads in production. Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO)…

Bringing commercial innovations in chip design to national security

By Dustin Ward

Semiconductors and microelectronics are some of the most important components in building cutting-edge capabilities for our national security and defense technologies, from satellites and radar to vehicles and communications equipment. Ensuring these components are developed with the utmost regard for security is a critical, yet challenging task. Historically, the security requirements associated with developing microelectronics…

Azure Cost Management and Billing updates – October 2021

By Dustin Ward

Whether you’re a new student, a thriving startup, or the largest enterprise, you have financial constraints, and you need to know what you’re spending, where, and how to plan for the future. Nobody wants a surprise when it comes to the bill, and this is where Azure Cost Management and Billing comes in. We’re always…

Azure Cost Management and Billing updates – August 2021

By Dustin Ward

Whether you’re a new student, a thriving startup, or the largest enterprise, you have financial constraints, and you need to know what you’re spending, where, and how to plan for the future. Nobody wants a surprise when it comes to the bill, and this is where Azure Cost Management and Billing comes in. We’re always…