Azure Kubernetes Service Automatic: Fast and frictionless Kubernetes for all

By Dustin Ward

Today, I’m excited to announce the general availability of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Automatic, delivering Kubernetes that’s already configured, optimized, and ready to run—right out of the box. AKS Automatic accelerates app delivery with automation, simplifies Kubernetes operations through intelligent defaults, and enables secure, compliant workloads optimized for AI and cloud-native use cases. AKS Automatic will set the…

Microsoft recognized for second consecutive year as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms

By Dustin Ward

We’re proud to share that Microsoft has once again been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Data Science and Machine Learning (DSML) Platforms. We believe this recognition reflects our continued commitment to providing organizations with a comprehensive toolchain for building and deploying machine learning models and AI applications, transforming how businesses…

Microsoft is a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Application Platform

By Dustin Ward

We are excited to share that Microsoft has been recognized as a Leader in the inaugural Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud Application Platform. Microsoft Azure’s comprehensive cloud application platform spans Azure App Service, Azure Container Apps, and Azure Functions to support application modernization and AI application innovation, with seamless integration with Azure AI, Azure databases, and…