Azure Local Brings The Power Of Cloud To On-Premises And Edge

At Ignite 2024, Microsoft announced a new hybrid and edge computing platform branded as Azure Local. Built on the solid foundation of Azure Arc, Azure Local aims to bridge the gap between on-premises and cloud.

The pressure to modernize infrastructure while maintaining operational efficiency is a challenge faced by organizations across industries. With the rise of distributed systems, hybrid environments and the growing importance of edge computing, businesses need solutions that unify management, reduce complexity, and enable innovation. Microsoft’s Azure Local addresses these needs by extending the power of Azure to on-premises and edge environments. This innovative offering allows organizations to deploy and manage applications across diverse infrastructures while maintaining a cloud-like experience.

Azure Local is an extension of Azure Arc, Microsoft’s platform for centralized management of hybrid and multicloud environments. It empowers businesses to treat physical, bare-metal servers as if they were cloud resources, creating a unified approach to managing on-premises, edge and cloud environments. Azure Local is designed to bring cloud capabilities to locations where traditional cloud resources may not be viable, such as remote manufacturing plants, quick-service restaurants, or retail stores. This adaptive cloud approach transforms distributed infrastructure into a cohesive system, enabling organizations to innovate while remaining agile and responsive.

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