Get the reach and local presence you need with Microsoft’s global datacenters – https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/regions/ Azure is generally available in 36 regions around the world, with plans announced for 6 additional regions.
Go beyond the limits of your on-premises datacenter using the scalable, reliable infrastructure that powers the Microsoft Cloud.
Transform your business and reduce maintenance costs with an energy-efficient infrastructure spanning more than 100 highly secure facilities worldwide, linked by one of the largest networks on earth.
The engine that powers Microsoft’s cloud services, the is designed to support smart growth, high reliability, operational excellence, cost-effectiveness, environmental sustainability, and a trustworthy online experience for customers and partners worldwide.
Microsoft deliver the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft’s over numerous online businesses including: Dynamics 365, Power Bi, Cortana analytics, IoT, Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, Skype, OneDrive and the Windows Azure platform.
The infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 100 datacenters and 1 million servers, content distribution networks, edge computing nodes, and fiber optic networks.
The portfolio is built and managed by a team of subject matter experts working 24x7x365 to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide
Those are 2014 figures and the Microsoft cloud has expanded greatly since then for example the acquisition of Linked in and the launch of Dynamics 365.
To help you comply with national, regional, and industry-specific requirements governing the collection and use of individuals’ data, Microsoft offers the most comprehensive set of compliance offerings of any cloud service provider. Microsoft business cloud services operate with a cloud control framework, which aligns controls with multiple regulatory standards (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/trustcenter/guidance/risk-assessment#Audit-reports)
Argentina PDPA – Microsoft has implemented the security measures in the Argentina Personal Data Protection Act.
BIR 2012 – Agencies operating in the Netherlands government sector must comply with the Baseline Informatiebeveiliging Rijksdienst standard.
Canadian Privacy Laws – Microsoft contractually commits to implementing security that helps protect individuals’ privacy.
CCSL (IRAP) – Microsoft is accredited for the Australian Certified Cloud Services List based on an IRAP assessment.
CDSA – Azure is certified to the Content Delivery and Security Assoc. Content Protection and Security standard.
China DJCP – Azure and Office 365 operated by 21Vianet are rated at Level 3 for information security protection.
China GB 18030 – Azure and Office 365 operated by 21Vianet are certified as compliant with the Chinese character standard.
China TRUCS – Azure and Office 365 operated by 21Vianet obtained Trusted Cloud Service certification.
CJIS – Microsoft government cloud services adhere to the US Criminal Justice Information Services Security Policy.
CS Mark (Gold) – Microsoft received the CS Gold Mark in Japan for Azure (IaaS and PaaS) and Office 365 (SaaS).
CSA STAR Attestation -Azure and Intune were awarded Cloud Security Alliance STAR Attestation based on an independent audit.
CSA STAR Certification – Azure, Intune, and Power BI were awarded Cloud Security Alliance STAR Certification at the Gold level.
CSA STAR Self-Assessment – Microsoft STAR Self-Assessment details how cloud services fulfill Cloud Security Alliance requirements.
DFARS – Microsoft Azure Government supports Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFARS) requirements.
DoD – Microsoft received Department of Defense (DoD) Provisional Authorizations at Impact Levels 5, 4, and 2.
EN 301 549 – Microsoft meets EU accessibility requirements for public procurement of ICT products and services.
ENISA IAF – Azure aligns with the ENISA framework requirements through the CSA CCM version 3.0.1.
EU Model Clauses – Microsoft offers EU Standard Contractual Clauses, guarantees for transfers of personal data.
EU-U.S. Privacy Shield – Microsoft complies with this framework for protecting personal data transferred from the EU to the US.
FACT – Microsoft Azure achieved certification from the Federation Against Copyright Theft in the UK.
FDA CFR Title 21 Part 11 – Microsoft helps customers comply with these US Food and Drug Administration regulations.
FedRAMP – Microsoft was granted US Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program P-ATOs and ATOs.
FERPA – Microsoft aligns with the requirements of the US Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
FIPS 140-2 – Microsoft certifies that its cryptographic modules comply with the US Federal Info Processing Standard.
FISC – Microsoft meets the requirements of the Financial Industry Information Systems v8 standard in Japan.
GxP – Microsoft cloud services adhere to Good Clinical, Laboratory, and Manufacturing Practices (GxP).
HIPAA/HITECH – Microsoft offers Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act Business Associate Agreements (BAAs).
HITRUST – Azure is certified to the Health Information Trust Alliance Common Security Framework.
IRS 1075 – Microsoft has controls that meet the requirements of US Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075.
ISO 9001 – Microsoft is certified for its implementation of these quality management standards.
ISO 20000-1:2011 – Microsoft is certified for its implementation of these service management standards.
ISO 22301 – Microsoft is certified for its implementation of these business continuity management standards.
ISO 27001 – Microsoft is certified for its implementation of these information security management standards.
ISO 27017 – Microsoft cloud services have implemented this Code of Practice for Information Security Controls.
ISO 27018 – Microsoft was the first cloud provider to adhere to this code of practice for cloud privacy.
IT Grundschutz Compliance Workbook – Azure Germany published this Workbook to help our clients achieve IT Grundschutz certification.
ITAR – Azure Government supports customers building US International Traffic in Arms Regs-capable systems.
MARS-E – Microsoft complies with the US Minimum Acceptable Risk Standards for Exchanges (MARS-E).
MeitY – The Ministry of Electronics and Info Technology in India awarded Microsoft a Provisional Accreditation.
MPAA – Azure successfully completed a formal assessment by the Motion Picture Association of America.
MTCS – Microsoft received certification for the Multi-Tier Cloud Security Standard for Singapore.
My Number (Japan) – Microsoft does not have standing access to My Number data, a number unique to each resident of Japan.
NEN 7510:2011 – Organizations in the Netherlands must demonstrate control over patient health data in accordance with the NEN 7510 standard.
NHS IG Toolkit – Azure is certified to the Health Information Trust Alliance Common Security Framework.
NIST 800-171 – Microsoft DoD certifications address and exceed US NIST 800-171 security requirements.
NIST CSF – Microsoft Cloud Services meet the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
NZ CC Framework – Microsoft NZ addresses the questions published in the New Zealand cloud computing framework.
PCI DSS – Azure complies with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards Level 1 version 3.1.
Section 508 – Microsoft cloud services offer Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates.
Shared Assessments – Microsoft demonstrates alignment of Azure with this program through the CSA CCM version 3.0.1.
SOC 1- Microsoft cloud services comply with Service Organization Controls standards for operational security.
SOC 2 – Microsoft cloud services comply with Service Organization Controls standards for operational security.
SOC 3 – Microsoft cloud services comply with Service Organization Controls standards for operational security.
Spain ENS – Microsoft received Spain’s Esquema Nacional de Seguridad (National Security Framework) certification.
UK Cyber Essentials PLUS – Cyber Essentials PLUS is a UK government-defined scheme to help organizations protect against common cyber-security threats.
UK G-Cloud – The Crown Commercial Service renewed the Microsoft cloud services classification to Government Cloud v6.
WCAG 2.0 – Microsoft cloud services comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0.
