AI infrastructure is a system, and every part of that system is connected. Decisions made in silicon and systems design influence how infrastructure is sourced, deployed, and operated across the fleet. And what we learn once that hardware is running can inform what we build next. This feedback matters because the system never stands still.…
We’re proud to share that Microsoft has been named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Global Industrial AIoT Platforms. We believe this recognition reflects our vision for the future of industrial operations: moving toward intelligent systems that continuously learn, adapt, and improve business outcomes. Read the full 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for…
Every new generation of cloud infrastructure creates two jobs. We must deploy more capable systems quickly, and we must manage the hardware they replace responsibly. Even though these jobs happen behind the scenes, the results matter to Microsoft Azure customers. Newer systems deliver more compute capacity from the space and power available in a datacenter.…
Some of the world’s most critical databases run in places where cloud connectivity cannot be assumed. A remote industrial site, for example, may need production systems to continue operating when external connectivity is unavailable. A regulated organization may need sensitive data and processing to remain within sovereign boundaries. Today, SQL Server on Azure Local is…
In this article Enabling Frontier Transformation with Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft Fabric The next evolution of Power BI: Agentic app creation Move from idea to production faster with Fabric Apps Building an AI-ready data foundation with Microsoft Fabric Create and manage agents in Fabric Operate Fabric with greater visibility and control Manage, optimize, and scale…
Azure continuously advances through new infrastructure generations, platform capabilities, services, and innovations that lead the industry in performance, security, reliability, and efficiency. Our Virtual Machine (VM) Lifecycle policy guides how we manage these transitions, giving Azure customers transparency, predictability, and guidance to plan for and execute technology changes with confidence. Our goal is to help…