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An abundance of Microsoft security solutions announced at Ignite begs the question: Is Microsoft now a security company?

With Azure Arc, any server, even if it's running behind a firewall or proxy, becomes just another resource as far as Azure is concerned. This could make Azure a compelling option for multi-cloud deployments.

The new Storage Spaces Direct calculator for Windows 2016 makes it easier to assess requirements, resiliency and usable space.

As more industries regard speedy data analysis as a core competency, individual workers will start crafting their own tools to get the job done – and that’s where Microsoft’s Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate and Virtual Agents come in.

The JEDI contract -- unthinkable for Microsoft even a year ago -- will likely come at a cost, legal and internal.

"Slows" here means it grew 59 percent last quarter versus 64 percent in the quarter before that.

The business reality for many industries is that more data is migrating into cloud services and storage options from on-premises hardware. Managers and IT pros alike are looking for the tools to make that migration process seamless.