Microsoft Azure
Microsoft's cloud platform, with deep integration for OpenAI models and enterprise workloads.
Azure is Microsoft's hyperscale cloud, and the natural home for enterprises already on Microsoft's stack. Its distinctive AI advantage is hosting OpenAI's models under Azure's terms, identity, and compliance.
For a large organisation, Azure often wins on procurement and governance fit as much as on technology.
Where it fits
The default cloud for Microsoft-stack enterprises, especially those wanting OpenAI models inside Azure governance.
Where it does not fit
Little reason to choose it without a Microsoft-ecosystem commitment, and hyperscaler complexity for a small build.
Alternatives to Microsoft Azure
The closest options on the map, and where each fits instead.
Pairs with
Commonly used alongside it.
