14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft and AT&T have once again joined forces for a new cloud service specifically aimed at enterprises and based on Windows Azure.
The tech giant claims that this new product will allow customers to connect to its cloud platform using a private network and will incorporate the NetBond technology from AT&T.
The resulting service will provide 50 percent lower latency than the public Internet, as well as access to cloud resources from basically any device that supports private networks.
“There’s no question that the time for cloud computing is now, and it’s critical we help enterprises embrace the cloud on their terms,” said Satya Nadella, executive vice president of Cloud and Enterprise for Microsoft. “Through this strategic alliance with AT&T, we can reduce the barriers to entry for cloud computing by providing a more secure and reliable connectivity option for enterprise customers, accelerating the growth of cloud computing and the rapid adoption of Windows Azure.”