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Azure Cost: Frequently Asked Questions

What is Azure? 

Azure is Microsoft’s cloud computing platform that provides a variety of services such as virtual machines, databases and analytics. This allows businesses to build, deploy, and manage applications through Microsoft-managed data centres.  

As the leading, global cloud platform, it provides a complete solution for businesses looking to enhance their productivity, increase their efficiency and enhance their flexibility. Through Microsoft Azure, businesses can build infrastructure, develop, deploy and run applications, manage identity, and set up reliable back-up and disaster recovery options and more.  

With Microsoft Azure Cloud Technologies, customers will benefit from cost savings, scalability, and increased productivity. Hence, Azure is the long-term solution that provides a secure, future-proofed infrastructure and hosting platform, allowing you to reach your strategic business goals.  

 To decide if Microsoft Azure is the best fit for your company, you need to know:  

  • How is Azure cost calculated?  
  • What are the payment options? 
  • How can I estimate my Azure cost? 
  • How can I monitor my Azure cost?  

How is Azure cost calculated?  

Azure cost is determined based on several factors, including: 

  • Service usage: The type of services you use (e.g. virtual machines, storage, databases) impacts the cost. Each service has its own pricing model. 
  • Resource consumption: Charges are based on the resources consumed, such as CPU hours, storage used and data transfer. 
  • Region: Prices may vary by geographic region. Costs can differ depending on where your resources are deployed. 
  • Subscription type: Different Azure subscriptions (e.g. Pay-as-you-go, enterprise agreement) have different pricing structures. 

What are the payment options for Azure? 

Azure offers flexible payment options, including: 

  • Pay-As-you-Go: You pay for the services you use without any upfront commitment 
  • Monthly Commitments: You can commit to a certain level of service for a lower rate. 
  • Enterprise Agreements: Large organisations can choose contracts for discounted pricing based on usage. 

As Azure requires businesses to pay only for the services they use, customers can scale their environments up or down as needed to meet demand, whether that is seasonal or organic growth within your business. This payment model also reduces expensive up-front hardware purchases and on-premises maintenance costs.  

How can I estimate my Azure cost? 

You can use the Azure pricing calculator, a tool that helps estimate costs based on the services you plan to use. By selecting services, regions and usage levels, you can get an approximate monthly cost. 

On a scale as large as a company, the costs associated with any Azure solution require dedicated planning, budgeting and management informed by regular reviews of the activity in your environment. From the outset, it may seem like a task that can be delegated to non-specific company departments or roles, but that can become a clear and costly danger. Statistics suggest that at least 30% of cloud spend is wasted by companies each year, amounting to billions of unnecessary pounds spent.  

BCN Managed Azure Services is your best choice to outsource this capability by liberating your own resources and placing the responsibility on trusted partners with guaranteed SLA cover. We specialise in Azure cloud optimisation and management, with a focus on optimising for security, cost and performance for your business. 

How can I monitor my Azure cost? 

You can monitor your costs using the Azure portal, which provides detailed insights into your spending, budgets and resource utilisation. The Azure Cost Management tool allows you to track and analyse your costs effectively.  

As experts in the successful architecture and management of Azure environments for our partners, we are committed to implementing the most effective maintenance and support to ensure that Azure consistently delivers the most value. At BCN, our highly qualified Managed Azure Service team recognises the challenges that are involved. We can help you learn more about the major pitfalls by executing an effective strategy of monitoring and management of Azure, preventing costs from escalating.  

Where can I find more information about Azure’s cost? 

For more detailed information, visit the Azure Pricing page or consult with us here at BCN for specific services and pricing details. 

Why BCN? 

BCN has been helping businesses of all sizes migrate to the Azure platform – establishing our expertise in the market. At BCN, we pride ourselves on offering more than the traditional service provider and client model. All our partners benefit from open and professional communication with the highest levels of knowledge and service available to them for their solutions. Some of our clients include Schofield Sweeney, Network Digital Marketing, Southway House Trust, Metro Rod, Staffordshire Police, Tactical Solutions, London Stansted, Royal Automobile Club and Interflora. 

As a Solutions Partner for Azure Infrastructure with a key Azure specialisation, we strive to become an important part of your teams and an overall asset to your organisation. The BCN Managed Azure Service delivers peace of mind and the highest quality customer relationship in response to every issue you may encounter for your Azure solution.  

Our position as a leading Microsoft Partner also provides us with access to exclusive funding programs that allow us to pass cost savings on to our customers, this includes access to funding for Azure Migration to reduce the cost of migration to your business. 

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As an industry-leading Managed Services Provider, our team guarantees your Microsoft Azure for peak performance, ensuring that you reap all the benefits. Get in touch today to learn more.

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