{"id":60819,"date":"2021-02-03T15:32:17","date_gmt":"2021-02-03T15:32:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/content.n4stack.io\/?p=60819"},"modified":"2021-04-01T10:52:56","modified_gmt":"2021-04-01T09:52:56","slug":"azure-news-february-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/content.n4stack.io\/2021\/02\/03\/azure-news-february-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Azure News February 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Microsoft has announced a Windows Virtual Desktop\u00a0<\/span>(WVD)\u00a0<\/span>offer that allows new customers to save up to 30% on computing costs in D-series and Bs-series virtual machines (VMs) for up to 90 days.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Sound like an offer not to be\u00a0<\/span>missed?<\/span>\u00a0We<\/span>‘ve written a\u00a0<\/span>handy guide<\/span><\/a>\u00a0on how to activate your discount.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n No matter the size of your business it\u2019s important to know what you\u2019re spending, where, and how you can reduce those costs. This is where Azure Cost Management + Billing<\/a> comes in. Here are some of the latest improvements and updates based on user feedback:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n So, grab a drink and have a read of all the latest improvements and updates\u00a0<\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Since the start of the pandemic, Microsoft Healthcare Bot has been at the leading edge of helping organisations be more agile with patient engagement. Now, Microsoft has\u00a0<\/span>announced the Health Bot is moving to Azure<\/span><\/a>, further empowering organisations to benefit from Azure\u2019s enhanced tooling, security, and compliance offerings.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Customers will in East US and West Europe will be able to seamlessly migrate from Microsoft Healthcare Bot to Azure Health Bot with a few simple steps and no downtime. According to Microsoft\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>announcement<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>availability will be expanded to eight regions over the coming months.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Azure Health Bot. Source: Microsoft.<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Last month Microsoft announced that\u00a0<\/span>Azure SQL Database<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is among the most popular databases of 2020 according to DB-Engines. Azure SQL Database\u2019s popularity score increased 253% through 2020, placing it in the top three database systems for the year.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Interested in getting started with Azure SQL Database? We have everything you need to know\u00a0<\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Key customer benefits of the expanded SAP and Microsoft partnership<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Enabling Linux based Azure IoT Edge Modules on Windows IoT<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#3d3d3d” divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.5″ header_2_text_color=”#e05206″ header_3_text_color=”#e05206″ header_4_text_color=”#e05206″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”N4Stack achieves Microsoft Azure Expert MSP status” url=”https:\/\/n4stack.io\/2021\/03\/10\/n4stack-achieves-microsoft-azure-expert-msp-status\/” url_new_window=”on” image=”http:\/\/content.n4stack.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Blog_Grey-150×150.png” alt=”Azure SQL” font_icon_last_edited=”off|desktop” _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_align=”center” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|false|false” link_option_url=”https:\/\/n4stack.io\/2021\/03\/10\/n4stack-achieves-microsoft-azure-expert-msp-status\/” link_option_url_new_window=”on” hover_enabled=”0″ border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#e05206″ box_shadow_style=”preset2″ font_icon__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n One of only nine UK organisations hold this accreditation – which provides validation for N4stack\u2019s capabilities, skills, and expertise in delivering services built on the Azure cloud.<\/p>\n Find out more.<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”7 Considerations When Pricing Windows Virtual Desktop” url=”https:\/\/n4stack.io\/2020\/09\/15\/getting-hands-on-with-windows-virtual-desktop\/” url_new_window=”on” image=”http:\/\/content.n4stack.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Video_Grey-150×150.png” font_icon_last_edited=”off|desktop” _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_align=”center” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|false|false” link_option_url=”https:\/\/n4stack.io\/2020\/09\/15\/getting-hands-on-with-windows-virtual-desktop\/” link_option_url_new_window=”on” hover_enabled=”0″ border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#e05206″ box_shadow_style=”preset2″ font_icon__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Have you got 2-minutes to spare? Grab a coffee and watch our short video to find out about the key pricing considerations when deploying Windows Virtual Desktop.<\/p>\n Watch video.<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”Keep updated with the latest Azure News” url=”http:\/\/content.n4stack.io\/2020\/12\/01\/azure-news-december-2020\/” url_new_window=”on” image=”http:\/\/content.n4stack.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Blog_Grey-150×150.png” font_icon_last_edited=”off|desktop” _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_align=”center” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|false|false” link_option_url=”http:\/\/content.n4stack.io\/2020\/12\/01\/azure-news-december-2020\/” link_option_url_new_window=”on” hover_enabled=”0″ border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#e05206″ box_shadow_style=”preset2″ font_icon__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Did you enjoy the latest Azure News? Grab yourself a coffee and have a read of last month’s newsletter to make sure you are kept updated and didn’t miss anything.<\/p>\nAzure Cost Management + Billing updates<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
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Introducing Azure Health Bot<\/span><\/h4>\n
Azure SQL Database named among the top 3 databases of 2020<\/h4>\n
IN OTHER NEWS:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
Further Insights<\/h3>\n