Debunking Common Data Myths for Microsoft Azure

With some companies still fearful about cloud services, we have decided to separate fact from fiction today and clear up common misconceptions about Microsoft Azure. In debunking three common myths, we will combat specific unfounded fears and show you how to take advantage of what platforms like Azure offer. Knowledge is power, and we're here to drop some. 

Myth 1: You abandon control of your data with Azure 

Simply put, it's just not true. In fact, you arguably have more control over your Azure data and can customize it to suit your business needs better. It's a mainstream myth because you offload server management to the cloud vendor when you're in the cloud and trust them with things like maintenance, compliance, and security. While some companies hesitate to trust a third party in a scenario like this, there is no data to back this myth up. In fact, as an enterprise cloud platform, Azure is subject to rigorous third-party audits to ensure that it is compliant with things like GDPR, HIPAA, FedRAMP, ISO 27001, and a multitude of country-specific standards related to geographical locations.  

Myth 2: It’s all or nothing if you use the Cloud 

Every now and then, particularly in early conversations with prospective clients, we get asked if using cloud-related services means going "all-in" and moving everything to the cloud. Because Azure supports hybrid capability, this idea is merely another myth. Should a customer want to, they can keep some of their infrastructure on-premise while using Azure to deliver additional compute capacity. There are actually several popular configurations for clients to use, and they can be tailored to the pace at which you want to move to Azure or used to try specific workloads.

A common strategy today is "cloud first," which is basically to keep or migrate at a stable pace the existing on-premise estate, but at the same time put everything new in the cloud. This means all new development and solutions are placed in the cloud, and "legacy" are hopefully refactored.

Myth 3: On-premises servers are more secure 

With some businesses still under the assumption that their data is more secure on a closed, private server instead of the cloud, we feel the need to squash another myth. In reality, many private servers are often outdated, expensive to maintain, and leave little wiggle room when disaster strikes. With Azure and our expertise, you get failsafe measures and disaster recovery solutions that protect your data and access to the Microsoft Intelligent Security Graph. With it, you can safeguard your people, data, and infrastructure while taking a global view of security and remediation.   

With Microsoft Azure, you get cloud-based computer infrastructure that is flexible and scalable and provisioned on a per-user or per-company basis. It means having all the compute infrastructure you could ever need, only when needed. In addition, unlike a more traditional infrastructure, Azure is constantly upgrading and improving, using state-of-the-art security and trailblazing technology.   

Don’t let misconceptions and myths about Microsoft Azure prevent you from taking advantage of a truly powerful platform. From unrivaled reliability to top-level security, Azure is essential to growing modern-day businesses. Contact us today to learn more about protecting your data, meeting rigid compliance regulations, enhancing security, and increasing company-wide productivity.