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What is Azure?

Microsoft's cloud computing platform, popular with enterprises using Microsoft products

Why It Matters

Azure integrates well with Microsoft tools and is often chosen by larger organisations

Real-World Example

A company using Office 365 might choose Azure for easier integration and single billing

“Understanding terms like Azure matters because it helps you have better conversations with developers and make smarter decisions about your software. You do not need to be technical. You just need to know enough to ask the right questions.”

Callum Holt, Founder, 13Labs

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