Microsoft Azure, commonly known as Azure, is a cloud computing platform provided by Microsoft. It offers a wide range of cloud services, including those for computing, analytics, storage, and networking. Users can pick and choose from these services to develop and scale new applications, or run existing applications in the public cloud.

Azure supports a variety of programming languages, tools, and frameworks, including both Microsoft-specific and third-party software and systems. It’s designed to help businesses manage challenges and meet their organizational goals. Azure provides solutions that can be used to build, deploy, and manage applications across a global network of Microsoft-managed data centers.