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…
Security in hybrid and multicloud environments is no longer a marginal topic: it’s a strategic priority. The numbers are clear: the average cost of a breach has reached $4.44 million; 86% of decision-makers believe their cybersecurity strategy isn’t keeping pace with multicloud complexity; over 40% expect a skills shortage precisely in security administration roles. In…
AI is no longer theory; it’s everyday practice: pilot projects, enterprise chatbots, and new customer-facing features. Adoption is accelerating—often faster than an organization’s ability to govern it. In the midst of this race, Azure’s AI PaaS offerings provide a fast track to experiment and move services into production. But speed without guardrails comes at a…
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 my previous article, I explored how Azure Arc enables organizations to harness the power of the Azure cloud in managing SQL Servers, regardless of where the databases reside: on-premises, at the edge, or in other cloud environments. This extension of the Azure platform allows for centralized governance, enhanced security, and advanced features without requiring…
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 today’s IT landscape, characterized by increasingly complex and distributed infrastructures, Azure Arc represents a strategic solution to address the challenges of multi-cloud and hybrid management. Azure Arc is an extension of the Microsoft Azure platform that allows managing, governing, and securing distributed resources across on-premises, multi-cloud, and edge environments, ensuring a unified experience. With…
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…