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Microsoft Azure vs Stratoscale [EOL] comparison

Microsoft and Stratoscale are both solutions in the Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) category. Additionally, 95% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Stratoscale users who would recommend it.
Microsoft Azure
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95% willing to recommend
Stratoscale [EOL]
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    100% willing to recommend
     

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    Categories and Ranking

    Microsoft Azure
    Average Rating
    8.4
    Reviews Sentiment
    6.9
    Number of Reviews
    324
    Ranking in other categories
    Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) (1st), PaaS Clouds (1st)
    Stratoscale [EOL]
    Average Rating
    8.6
    Number of Reviews
    3
    Ranking in other categories
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    Featured Reviews

    Syed Abid - PeerSpot reviewer
    Syed Abid
    Snr. Infrastructure Architect (Data Centre) at LogicEra
    Versatile integrations and reliable customer satisfaction elevate cloud service experience
    For Microsoft Azure improvement, they need to enhance their support system. The first level of support should be improved in terms of quality and response time. They need more technical support at the first level, as there are currently only one or two technical people among five to ten staff members at this level. They should ensure that the first level support is more technical because we normally provide services to technical users ourselves. When an issue arises, it usually escalates to the second or third level. When facing first level support, they may have limited knowledge and only collect screenshots to forward to their seniors. They should ensure that the first level support is aligned with L2 and L3 to better assist us, especially since we mention in the ticket that our issues are related to specific problems and require that sort of support.
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    Robert Bush
    Server and Storage Platform Team Lead at Invesco US
    I like the automation and self-healing features
    SDDC. Speed to market. Automation and self-healing. Oracle engine. Google and Azure API. Still implementing.
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    Quotes from Members

    We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
     

    Pros

    "This solution is quick, fluent and elastic."
    "It's set up to handle any cloud requirement."
    "I would recommend this solution to new users."
    "It has been good financially because no CapEx investment is required for any of the on-prem infrastructures."
    "Microsoft Azure has been easy to use in my experience."
    "Microsoft Azure is scalable."
    "It's very scalable. We can scale up to 80-85% without issues."
    "Microsoft Azure covers all aspects, and having a single pane of glass becomes easier."
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    "We hired a third company to stress test the system and it was above and beyond in terms of what we expected."
    "Automation and self-healing."
    "We efficiently move resources between major engineering projects."
     

    Cons

    "They are a bit closed on the customization side. If they open the customization then it will be very good."
    "Microsoft Azure could improve by being more user-friendly and the interface could be better."
    "The integration pipeline could be a bit more broad in terms of applications."
    "More integration with other platforms is what I would like included in the next release for this solution."
    "It could be more open to external solutions. Integration with other ecosystems would be beneficial."
    "Support could be improved. If you pay for a higher plan, it's okay, however, the lower plans don't offer as good of a service experience."
    "The management console needs work and the pricing calculator is truly user hostile."
    "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."
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    "Oracle engine. Google and Azure API."
    "We never had an issue with stability, but when we implemented the product, there were certain places where we weren't sure that they are completely aligned with our goals, in terms of how we use the system to get there."
    "Initial setup was complex at the beginning as the system was still lacking some important features, while every new release required a full reinstallation."
     

    Pricing and Cost Advice

    "Microsoft Azure's pricing is reasonable. We pay around 5000 dollars per annum."
    "Azure's pricing could be more competitive. Some clients mentioned that they are considering switching to AWS because of the price."
    "The cost structure is like most cloud-based services. The solution could be cheaper, it is always better to be cheaper."
    "The pricing model can be improved because we find that Azure pricing is a bit high."
    "Price is good and many free features available"
    "Microsoft Azure is not expensive. You pay for what you use. If you are using it everything could be expensive."
    "The solution's licensing costs are yearly."
    "It is similar to AWS, where it is on-demand and is billed monthly."
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    it_user8586 - PeerSpot reviewer
    it_user8586
    Engineer at a tech consulting company with 51-200 employees
    Aug 14, 2013
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    Top Industries

    By visitors reading reviews
    Manufacturing Company
    12%
    Financial Services Firm
    11%
    Construction Company
    8%
    Computer Software Company
    7%
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    Company Size

    By reviewers
    Large Enterprise
    Midsize Enterprise
    Small Business
    By reviewers
    Company SizeCount
    Small Business141
    Midsize Enterprise54
    Large Enterprise153
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    Also Known As

    Windows Azure, Azure, MS Azure
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    Overview

    Microsoft Azure is a versatile cloud platform known for its scalability, flexibility, and ease of use, offering comprehensive solutions like virtual machines, identity management, and data storage with robust security measures and global data centers.

    Azure provides a straightforward setup with dynamic scaling and seamless integration with existing tools. Its robust security, compliance with privacy laws, and global data center presence make it a trusted choice for enterprises. With features supporting DevOps, IoT, AI/ML, and hybrid cloud environments, Azure facilitates efficient cloud migration and modernization, enhancing operational efficiency.

    What are some of the key features of Microsoft Azure?
    • Scalability: Adjust resources automatically to meet demand.
    • Flexibility: Support for hybrid cloud setup and smooth integration with existing tools.
    • Virtual Machines: Extensive support for VMs to run various workloads.
    • Active Directory: Robust identity and access management services.
    • Data Storage: Diverse storage options for different data management needs.
    • Security Measures: Comprehensive security protocols and compliance support.
    What benefits and ROI should users consider when evaluating Microsoft Azure?
    • Cost Efficiency: Managed services that reduce operational costs.
    • Reliability: High availability with global data center coverage.
    • Ease of Migration: Facilitates transition from on-premises solutions to the cloud.
    • Operational Efficiency: User-friendly interface and extensive training resources.

    Organizations primarily use Azure for infrastructure services, application hosting, and data management across industries such as finance, healthcare, and retail. Resellers deploy cloud services for clients in private, public, and hybrid clouds, supporting enterprise applications and digital transformation projects.

    Microsoft
    Stratoscale is the cloud infrastructure company, allowing enterprises to deploy an AWS-compatible region in any data center. Stratoscale Symphony, can be deployed in minutes on commodity x86 servers, creating an Amazon Web Services (AWS) compatible region and offering AWS-compatible services including EC2, S3, EBS, RDS and Kubernetes. Stratoscale was named a “Cool Vendor in Servers and Virtualization” by Gartner and raised over $70M from leading investors including: Battery Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, Cisco, Intel, Qualcomm Ventures, SanDisk and Leslie Ventures.
    Stratoscale
     

    Sample Customers

    BMW, Toyota, easyJet, NBC Sports, HarperCollins, Aviva, TalkTalk Business, Avanade, and Telenor.
    SanDisk, Orange, Merck, NTT, Troy Cable, Bezeq, Tieto, Neen, Ofek Cloud Technologies, APA IT, Netkom, SOS Surveillance, Futong, WeBank, Team Netsol
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