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CEO at Finanblue
Real User
Secure, useful with incredible customization and the support is good
Pros and Cons
  • "If you have large traffic amounts, Microsoft Azure will continue to provide our customers with the best storage experience."
  • "The initial setup can be improved."

What is our primary use case?

We use Microsoft Azure to host our software development solutions and solutions for reproduction.

We have many solutions running alongside Microsoft Azure that are mainly for the financial sector.

We use Microsoft Azure to host and develop.

What is most valuable?

It's great! It's very useful.

It has a separate environment for developers and developers' solutions. We have environments for PaaS and quality assurance, and we also have an environment where we can lend our solutions to our customers.

We like the Azure DevOps.

If you have large traffic amounts, Microsoft Azure will continue to provide our customers with the best storage experience.

It's very secure.

Microsoft Azure has incredible customization.

What needs improvement?

It's not user-friendly because it is made for developers. A normal user can't use it, but for a developer, it is a very friendly solution.

The initial setup can be improved. It should be simplified and made easier for developers to set it up.

I would like to see the use of Microsoft DevOps simplified. It's automation to develop and deploy software that is very difficult to use. It is so complicated and we need extra time to learn it. It is not easy. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with Microsoft Azure since 2016.

We use the standard S3 applications.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Microsoft Azure is very reliable. It's a highly stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Microsoft Azure offers huge scalability. We can manage scalability automatically or manually. It is very fast and very reliable.

We have approximately 30 users in our organization who use Microsoft Azure.

How are customer service and support?

The service is very good. They are highly technical and provide answers to things that are not easy to apply. Before the pandemic, at least, the support was good and very fast. 

We had some issues with support after the pandemic, where the replies took a very long time. Technical support could improve their response time. They should respond faster.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We use many Microsoft tools, such as Microsoft Teams, also Skype, and Google Meet.

How was the initial setup?

The initials setup is difficult. It requires specialists. 

Similar to Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services, it is complex.

It can take six to twelve months to deploy this solution.

What about the implementation team?

We had help from specialists to help with the complex setup. It is not easy for everyone.

What other advice do I have?

I would suggest calling a specialist who is certified to help with the setup and the deployment, don't do it yourself. The specialists are reliable and can deploy the solution faster.

I would rate Microsoft Azure a ten out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Microsoft Azure
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

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RPA Developer
Real User
A cloud computing platform that is stable, reliable, and easy to set up
Pros and Cons
  • "It is a reliable solution that is easy to set up."
  • "They can improve the number of requests. Maybe they can increase it from 5,000 requests to 10,000 requests a month. Sometimes when you try to connect, it is quite unresponsive. When you want to communicate using the API, you get an internal error."

What is our primary use case?

We have an internal system we are currently building. We use machine learning, where we are training models for extraction. You send a document or an invoice and move it to Azure using an endpoint, and then you get the extracted information. That is what we are currently doing. 

What is most valuable?

It is a reliable solution that is easy to set up. 

What needs improvement?

1.One is not able to upload custom images in azure and not able to access windows client images. This can be improved

2. It moves your business’ compute power from your data center or office to the cloud. As with most cloud service providers, Azure needs to be expertly managed and maintained, which includes patching and server monitoring.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have used Microsoft Azure within the last 12 months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Microsoft Azure is a stable and reliable solution.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

AWS- It was trusted at the time since it was the longest serving

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was excellent.

What about the implementation team?

In-House

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

It is affordable compared to other vendors

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

Before choosing Microsoft Azure, we evaluated AWS and GoDaddy.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to new users. If you want to get a free subscription or trial, it is quite good. Even for an organization, it is good because of the number of requests they offer in the free version. There are many.

On a scale from one to ten, I would give Microsoft Azure an eight.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Microsoft Azure
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CTO at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Real User
Top 10Leaderboard
Very scalable, easy to use, and provides a great ROI, but needs better pricing model, better support, and a cybersecurity feature
Pros and Cons
  • "It is really scalable and easy to use."
  • "They should include a cybersecurity feature to improve the protection of the systems. They could do better in terms of the pricing model. Its price keeps on changing. Their technical support can also be better."

What is our primary use case?

We use it for cloud adoption for medium and large companies. We are using its latest version.

What is most valuable?

It is really scalable and easy to use.

What needs improvement?

They should include a cybersecurity feature to improve the protection of the systems.

They could do better in terms of the pricing model. Its price keeps on changing. Their technical support can also be better. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with this solution for a couple of years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is stable, and it works. It is not the best public cloud in terms of technology, but it does its job, and it does it well.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is really scalable.

How are customer service and technical support?

Their technical support is fair. It is something they can improve.

How was the initial setup?

Its initial setup is very easy.

What was our ROI?

It provides a great ROI.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Its pricing model can be improved. It is variable, and if you do a simulation now, within a few months, the price can change, and your simulation would no longer be valid.

What other advice do I have?

It is great for a new workload and if you are starting with new systems.

I would rate Microsoft Azure a seven out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Microsoft Azure
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Technical Lead at FD
MSP
Frequently updated enhancements, easy to use, and reliable
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable features of the solution are ease of use and the enhancements are continually being updated."
  • "There could be more documentation and video tutorials to incorporate each and every feature. This way one can easily get the knowledge and implement it."

What is our primary use case?

We are using this solution for multiple purposes. For example, for a chatbot and for multiple authentications for service technologies we are developing.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable features of the solution are ease of use and the enhancements are continually being updated.

What needs improvement?

There could be more documentation and video tutorials to incorporate each and every feature. This way one can easily get the knowledge and implement it.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for approximately three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is scalable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have approximately 40 developers using the solution in my organization.

How are customer service and technical support?

The technical support is good. 

How was the initial setup?

The installation is straightforward.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

There is a license for the solution.

What other advice do I have?

We plan to continue using the solution in the future and I recommend it to others.

I rate Microsoft Azure an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Solutions Architect at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Feature rich, reasonably priced, but more migration services needed
Pros and Cons
  • "There are plenty of functions available that we have used extensively. It is a complete platform of services."
  • "There was a time when the solution was updated on their side and all of our functions stopped working. This issue could be worked on to prevent it from happening in the future. They must give us the information of when they are going to updates on the platform side so that we can take the appropriate measures on our side as well."

What is our primary use case?

We use this solution to integrate with multiple versions of ServiceNow, for automatic ticket closure and ticket opening.

What is most valuable?

There are plenty of functions available that we have used extensively. It is a complete platform of services.

What needs improvement?

There was a time when the solution was updated on their side and all of our functions stopped working. This issue could be worked on to prevent it from happening in the future.
They must give us the information of when they are going to updates on the platform side so that we can take the appropriate measures on our side as well.

We would like to see more enhancements in the Azure Migrate services in the future.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for approximately two years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable and has good performance.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I have all different kinds of clients, from small businesses to enterprises.

How was the initial setup?

The setup was straightforward and the documentation is good.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The price of the solution is reasonable.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Microsoft Azure a seven out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Integrator

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Senior Manager Global Database Services at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Vendor
A dynamic and easy-to-use platform
Pros and Cons
  • "Azure allows us to bring applications to life quickly."
  • "Integration with other cloud environments can be tricky at times."

What is our primary use case?

We use this solution to build VMs and create databases. 

We absolutely plan to continue using Azure in the future. We actually plan on increasing our usage.

How has it helped my organization?

Azure allows us to bring applications to life quickly. 

What is most valuable?

Microsoft Azure is very dynamic. 

What needs improvement?

The cost is something that could be improved. There's not much clarity regarding the price range. We'll create a VM and then at the end of the month, we'll receive a bill with various costs from different locations — it's confusing. 

Integration with other cloud environments can be tricky at times. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft Azure for three years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Microsoft Azure is very stable. 

How are customer service and technical support?

The support could be improved. On a scale from one to ten, I would give their support a rating of six.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is very complex because of the landing zone. Only Microsoft can create the landing zone. Implementation is very fast; it only takes a few minutes. 

What about the implementation team?

We implemented Microsoft Azure ourselves. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The licensing costs are quite reasonable. 

What other advice do I have?

My advice is to keep an eye on your usage otherwise you could wind up with a hefty bill. 

The biggest lesson I have learned is that Microsoft Azure is very dynamic — the environment is very dynamic.

Microsoft Azure is absolutely great. On a scale from one to ten, I would give it a rating of eight because it's user-friendly and very simple to use. All of the basic features are covered. Some things can be tricky, but there is always a simple solution.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Microsoft Azure
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IT strategist at Convergent Wireless Communications
Real User
A stable and scalable cloud computing solution with a useful set of functions
Pros and Cons
  • "I like the functionalities and the price. I'm very satisfied with Microsoft Azure."
  • "It could be cheaper."

What is our primary use case?

I'm using the entire Microsoft Azure suite for storage applications and database applications.

What is most valuable?

I like the functionalities and the price. I'm very satisfied with Microsoft Azure.

What needs improvement?

It could be cheaper.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using Microsoft Azure for at least five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It's a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Microsoft Azure is scalable.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The price is good, but it can always be cheaper.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

The fact is I, as a customer or anybody else for that matter, will value the choices in front of them before deciding. In this case, the functionality on offer and the price helped us choose Microsoft Azure. If I get something better in terms of these two variables tomorrow, I will certainly switch.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to potential users.

On a scale from one to ten, I would give Microsoft Azure an eight.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Microsoft Azure
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Director of Technology at WinSoft IT, C.A.
Real User
Feature-rich, and the virtual machine support is good
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is the virtual machine."
  • "It is impossible to sell a cloud-based model here in Venezuela because we have strong inflation and most of our clients are immigrating to on-premises solutions."

What is our primary use case?

We are a solution provider and Azure is one of the products that we offer to our customers. However, there is a problem. It is impossible to sell a cloud-based model here in Venezuela because we have strong inflation and most of our clients are immigrating to on-premises solutions.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is the virtual machine.

What needs improvement?

The pricing needs to be adjusted so that the strong inflation in Venezuela does not prevent customers from purchasing it.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have a lot of experience with Microsoft. I started using Microsoft 25 years ago. I have used it in all aspects, both on-premises and soon in Azure cloud.

This is not strongly done on-premises, but we have several approaches with Microsoft Azure.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

We have approached our clients about using Kubernetes or Docker because it's cheaper when inflation is considered.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We are researching how we can migrate all old legacy applications using Docker. In Venezuela, the software installed with all of our clients is legacy. 

We have clients with Windows Server 2003, 2008, and applications with older operating systems who need to move to the cloud, but it is impossible because the cloud doesn't support those operating system versions. For this reason, we are considering using Docker to encapsulate the applications to see if it is feasible to migrate to the cloud or if we require new equipment on-premises.

Most of their software is not updated and won't be able to migrate to the cloud.

What other advice do I have?

In Venezuela, we are having some problems with the economy regarding the exchange control with our currency. 

The best Microsoft product in my opinion Azure Stack Hyper-Converged Infrastructure or Azure Stack HCI. It's for working in hybrid mode.

I would rate Microsoft Azure a ten out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Microsoft Azure
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

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