Azure vs AWS: What is the difference?

The way business is done today is like no other time before. Much of this has to do with the rise of technology in our lives. Modern tech advancements have made managing, growing, and profiting from a business much easier. This is thanks, in part, to Cloud-based solutions. Enterprises all across the world are finding great success with business solutions powered by Cloud. You have two main options when looking into this, Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS). How are they different? And probably more importantly, which one is better? We'll answer those questions right now by breaking each option down a little further.

What is Azure?

Microsoft has been a game changer in the tech industry for generations, and Azure has done it again. It is redefining the way business is done, thanks to scalable and secure cloud-enabled applications. Using deeply-integrated Azure cloud services, your company can easily and rapidly build, deploy, and manage applications. Azure supports a wide range of frameworks, programming languages, operating systems, databases, and devices. It allows enterprises like yours to leverage tools and technologies to your maximum benefit. Microsoft is already a name you know and trust, and Azure should be too.

What is AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a secure cloud services platform that offers computing power, content delivery, database storage, and other functions designed to help businesses grow. It was launched in 2006, a full four years before Azure. It is trusted by high-profile customers across the globe. One main difference has to do with the safety and security of your account. Modern technology is astonishing, but it isn't perfect. Accidents or malicious attacks happen. Azure provides security by offering permissions on the whole account, while AWS security is provided using defined roles with permission control features. AWS is a less open private cloud. This makes it an unpopular storage option for sensitive industries, like banking.

Which one is right for you?

They may sound the same, but there are some key benefits you should be aware of. Both Azure and AWS support hybrid cloud, but Azure supports hybrid cloud better. Azure offers express routes, while AWS offers direct connection. Azure has 140 availability zones, whereas AWS has 61 availability zones. Does it sound like Azure is better? We agree!

For you to obtain maximal benefits, Azure needs to be correctly implemented and managed. Therefore, you need experienced, specialized providers of Cloud IT environments that understands your businesses, operational flows, and needs. You're looking for a team of expert Azure consultants! Your next step is to contact Tridius. We focus on delivering exceptional strategy and Microsoft Cloud solutions that connect people and solve business challenges. This means we have the technology solutions you're looking for, plus the right team of experts to not only put it in place but manage your account for the foreseeable future.