Microsoft has confirmed the change in name of its cloud computing platform from Windows Azure to Microsoft Azure. The change in nomenclature will be effective from April 3, 2014, according to Microsoft’s…
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Windows Azure to be rebranded as Microsoft Azure
Microsoft is reportedly planning to rename its public cloud platform from ‘Windows Azure’ to ‘Microsoft Azure.’ The announcement will apparently come today, with an effective date of April 3 2014. Foley stated…
Microsoft wants SMBs to make the cloud jump; announces trade-in scheme
Microsoft has announced a trade-in scheme for SMBs in India to help them make the jump to the cloud by giving away their old hardware in return for cloud setup and credit….
Parallels to support Windows Azure Pack through APS
Parallels, a global leader in hosting and cloud services enablement, now supports Windows Azure Pack through APS (application packaging standard) for Parallels Automation. This service allows the hosting service providers to use…
Microsoft Windows Azure validated for PCI DSS compliance
Microsoft Windows Azure has earned level ‘Level 1 complaint’ status under Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS) thereby making it easier for its customers to achieve PCI DSS certification. The…
Microsoft announces Cloud OS Network to extend its cloud services reach
Microsoft has announced its first-ever Cloud OS Network comprising of a 25 cloud service provides including the likes of Fujitsu and Capita IT Services to expand the reach of its cloud services…
Microsoft Windows Azure hit by worldwide partial compute outage
Microsoft Windows Azure is at the receiving end of a global partial compute outage since October 30 2.35AM UTC questioning the capabilities of Redmond to effectively partition its service. It has been…
Microsoft announces general availability of Windows Azure multi-factor authentication
Microsoft has today announced the general availability of its Windows Azure multi-factor authentication service. Using the Windows Azure Multi-Factor authentication, organizations can add an extra layer of authentication to security their cloud…