Microsoft has opened its Azure cloud data centers in Germany via partnership with T-Systems, a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom as its local data trustee to ensure data sovereignty in the country.
Available in its data center regions in Germany Northeast (Magdeburg) and Germany Central (Frankfurt am Main), Azure Germany will offer a comprehensive set of cloud computing solutions that includes Office 365 from the first quarter of 2017 and Microsoft Dynamics from the first half of 2017. In addition, it will also include a locally hosted version of the Azure IoT Hub and compatibity with the SAP HANA..
Built on Microsoft’s Trusted Cloud principles of security, privacy, compliance, and transparency, the Azure Germany brings data residency, in transit and at rest in Germany, and data replication across German datacenters for business continuity, said Microsoft.
With the introduction of new regions in Germany, Microsoft now boasts 34 Azure regions around the world with 30 generally available today.
Sabine Bendiek, Area Vice President, Microsoft Germany
Azure Germany enables our customers and partners to grow their businesses by providing innovative, competitive solutions that meet strict compliance restrictions. Microsoft Cloud Germany is our response to the growing demand for Microsoft cloud services in Germany, and across Europe.
