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Microsoft Named a Leader in Gartner MQ for DHI 2025

🔹 Microsoft has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure, its third consecutive recognition. Azure’s adaptive approach—anchored by Azure Arc and Azure Local—delivers unified management, governance, and security across hybrid, edge, multicloud, and sovereign environments. These technologies enable services such as AKS, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, IoT operations and AI workloads, and Microsoft highlights customer outcomes and continued investment to broaden capabilities and compliance.

Microsoft and Oracle Expand Oracle Database@Azure Reach

🚀 Microsoft and Oracle have expanded Oracle Database@Azure with broader regional coverage and support for Oracle Database 19c and 23ai, plus full support for Base Database, Exadata (Dedicated and Exascale), and Autonomous Database. The update introduces continuous zero-ETL mirroring into OneLake via Oracle GoldenGate and native integrations with Microsoft Fabric, enabling real-time analytics with Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, and Power BI. Security and operational management are strengthened through Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Entra ID, and Azure Arc, while Azure Accelerate for Oracle and marketplace programs streamline migrations and partner engagement.

Microsoft Named Leader in 2025 Gartner IIoT Report

🔷 Microsoft was named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Global Industrial IIoT Platforms, highlighting its industrial cloud portfolio. Azure’s adaptive cloud—anchored by Azure IoT, Azure Arc, Azure Digital Twins, and Microsoft Fabric—is positioned to unify cloud-to-edge data, enable real‑time intelligence, and scale AI-driven operations. The platform emphasizes security with Microsoft Defender for IoT, Microsoft Sentinel, and Microsoft Entra, while enabling brownfield integration and partner-led solutions to accelerate industrial modernization.

Microsoft Named Leader in 2025 Container Management

🚀 Microsoft announced it was recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Container Management, reflecting the scope and customer impact of its container portfolio. Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Container Apps, and hybrid/multicloud capabilities with Azure Arc are highlighted for developer productivity, operational simplicity, and AI readiness. The company emphasized developer tooling like AKS Automatic (preview), Azure Developer CLI, and GitHub Copilot, plus integrated security through Microsoft Defender for Containers and Azure Policy. Customer examples such as ChatGPT, Telefônica Brasil, Coca‑Cola, Hexagon, and Delta Dental illustrate real-world outcomes.