Azure Government

Updates for building solutions across Microsoft's Clouds for Government

Cloud Strategy - Azure Government

The Azure Government Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP) program keeps growing

March 30, 2018 Mar 30, 2018 03/30/18
Todor Batchvarov
Since we launched Azure Government in the Cloud Solution Provider Program (CSP) we have been working with Partners across our ecosystem to bring them the great benefits of this channel, enable them to re-sell Azure Government, and help them grow their business while providing the cloud services their customers need. For the latest list of ...

Dynatrace Managed Instance now available for Azure Government

March 29, 2018 Mar 29, 2018 03/29/18
Sarah Weldon
As teams across government agencies are hard at work modernizing their IT portfolios, it's helpful to have the best tools for optimizing application performance in the cloud. Built with AI technology, Dynatrace provides full stack, all-in-one monitoring and operations analytics for the public sector at massive scale, in the largest government...

Aerospace and defense leader L3 Technologies selects Azure Government to accelerate innovation

March 27, 2018 Mar 27, 2018 03/27/18
Azure Gov Team
Today we are pleased to announce that L3 Technologies, a leading provider of a broad range of communication, electronic and sensor systems and products used on military, homeland security and commercial platforms, has chosen Microsoft Azure Government as its primary cloud platform for expanding data analytics capabilities, optimizing IT operations, and delivering greater value to customers.

Accelerating cloud capabilities for Government customers

March 5, 2018 Mar 5, 2018 03/5/18
Lily Kim, General Manager, Azure Global
(image) At the Microsoft Government Tech Summit in Washington D.C. today, we are pleased to share a host of new capabilities for Azure Government customers as we take the next step forward in meeting the mission-critical needs of our U.S. Government customers. Below you will find full detail on some of our key announcements. For a summary ...

Join us Feb 28: Cloud DemoPalooza – Azure Gov Style

February 12, 2018 Feb 12, 2018 02/12/18
Karina Homme
We challenged our Azure Government DC user community to share 12-minute demos for this month's Meetup, Cloud DemoPalooza – Azure Gov Style, to showcase cool tech to help accelerate your cloud implementation. Be sure to RSVP and join us for our Azure Gov DC Meetup on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 6 – 8:30 p.m., at 1776 in Washington, DC, to get an ...

Why cloud for state and local government?

February 8, 2018 Feb 8, 2018 02/8/18
Karina Homme
(image) With rapid technological advances, cities can now transform into smart cities with enhanced and interactive citizen services, better living, and increased economic growth. You can learn more about these opportunities by watching our on-demand webinar, The Benefits of Moving to the Cloud for State and Local Governments. Despite the many...

How can agencies address technical debt?

January 31, 2018 Jan 31, 2018 01/31/18
Karina Homme
(image) The federal government has an estimated $7 billion in technical debt causing increased risk to government as this debt accumulates. Much of this is due to agencies that have deferred maintenance or reduced funding for initiatives due to budgetary constraints. This tactic, left unmanaged, can lead to significant costs later especially ...