There are professional projects that begin with a formal plan, and others that grow gradually from conversations, shared experiences, and a recurring observation. Azure Local Unleashed belongs to the second category. Over the past few years, both Silvio Di Benedetto and I have spent a significant amount of time discussing hybrid infrastructure with customers, technology…
The growing focus on digital sovereignty in Europe has prompted major cloud service providers, including Microsoft, to develop solutions specifically designed to meet the regulatory and operational needs of European organizations. U.S. regulations such as the CLOUD Act and FISA 702 pose significant risks to the confidentiality of data handled by American companies, even when…
In the era of Artificial Intelligence, companies are required to combine computational power with distributed data management, as data is increasingly located across cloud environments, on-premises infrastructures, and edge settings. In this context, Azure Local emerges as a strategic solution, capable of extending the benefits of cloud computing directly into local data centers—where the most…
In recent years, the adoption of technologies based on Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, and desktop virtualization has accelerated dramatically. However, behind the innovation visible to end users lies a fundamental requirement: high-performance IT infrastructures capable of efficiently handling complex workloads. While the cloud often appears to be the go-to solution, it is not always the…
In the era of Artificial Intelligence, which is significantly transforming business models, the adoption of local and distributed infrastructures is crucial for managing specific and mission-critical workloads. In this context, Azure Local emerges as an innovative solution capable of bridging the gap between cloud and edge computing, delivering applications, data, and AI services exactly where…
High availability and disaster recovery solutions are playing an increasingly central role in modern infrastructure adoption strategies. Azure Local, Microsoft’s on-premises cloud-connected platform, exemplifies this transformation. Starting with version 23H2, Azure Local introduces a new generation of features, moving away from the traditional Stretched Cluster model to propose more modern and flexible approaches designed to…
Microsoft Ignite 2024 brought several exciting announcements, but one of the most significant was undoubtedly Azure Local. This is not merely a rebranding of Azure Stack HCI; it is a platform that redefines how we think about hybrid and on-premises infrastructures. Azure Local is designed to bring the essence of the cloud directly to local…