The University of Miami drives reliability with Microsoft Azure | Microsoft Customer Stories
How prepared is your business for disruptions? This customer explains why a structured disaster recovery plan is a must-have for business resilience. Learn how the University of Miami is realizing greater agility, faster response time to business needs, and reduced costs by continuing to implement Azure-backed BCDR solutions. Read the story and connect with Gravity Computers Inc. for expert guidance on securing your IT estate.
Why did the University of Miami choose Microsoft Azure?
The University of Miami sought to enhance its disaster recovery capabilities and improve reliability due to the constant threat of extreme weather-related outages. By moving to Microsoft Azure, they aimed to safeguard against outages and ensure operational continuity during maintenance and improvements.
How has Azure improved the University’s operational resilience?
With Azure, the University of Miami established redundant versions of key data warehouses and utilized Azure availability zones. This architecture allows them to manage traffic during upgrades and maintain operations during unexpected outages, enhancing overall reliability and resilience.
What benefits has the University experienced from using Azure?
The University has realized greater agility, faster response times to business needs, and reduced costs. For instance, they can now quickly deploy resources without lengthy hardware procurement processes, and they have automated tasks that previously consumed hundreds of hours, allowing for more efficient operations.

The University of Miami drives reliability with Microsoft Azure | Microsoft Customer Stories
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