Microsoft Azure is the same cloud platform that runs Microsoft 365 — with more than 200 services for servers, storage, networking, databases, security and AI. For a growing business, the value isn't in all 200. It's in choosing the right few, setting them up securely and keeping the monthly bill under control. That's what ECSG does.
Azure's catalog can look overwhelming. In practice, its services fall into a few families — and each one answers a simple business question.
Virtual machines and managed platforms to run applications without owning hardware.
Scalable, redundant storage for files, backups and large amounts of data.
Private networks in the cloud, secure links to your office and fast delivery of websites.
Managed databases that are patched, backed up and highly available.
Full Windows desktops and apps delivered securely to any device.
Sign-in, secrets and threat protection across your cloud resources.
Backups and replication so servers and data can be restored after a failure or attack.
AI models, search and analytics services to build smarter apps and insights.
Most of our clients don't need a big cloud project. They need one of these — done right.
Move the server running your business application or file shares to an Azure virtual machine or Azure Files.
Staff connect to a secure Windows desktop in Azure from any device — ideal for legacy apps and remote teams.
Back up servers to Azure and replicate critical systems so they can be started in the cloud if the office goes down.
Line-of-business applications, portals and databases on managed services that scale with you.
Private networks and site-to-site VPNs that link your offices to Azure securely.
AI services that summarize, search and automate — within your own Azure environment.
Azure is billed by consumption, which is powerful but can surprise you without oversight. As your Microsoft CSP, ECSG bills Azure monthly and keeps an eye on every dollar.
Savings figures are Microsoft's published maximums; actual savings depend on the service, region and term.
What runs today, what it costs and what should move — or stay.
Inventory & costsNetworking, identity, security policies and budgets planned before anything is deployed.
Secure foundationServers, files and apps moved in planned stages, tested before cutover.
Tested movesBackups, monitoring and security configured for every resource.
Backup · monitoringMonthly reviews of performance and spend, with right-sizing recommendations.
Cost reviewsPlanning a bigger move? Our cloud adoption approach covers strategy, readiness and change management for your team. See Azure Cloud Adoption →
No. Many small businesses use just a few Azure services — a virtual server, file shares or backups — and pay only for what they use.
Sometimes, but not always. It depends on the workload. We compare the full cost of keeping your server (hardware, warranty, power, maintenance, downtime risk) against Azure before recommending a move.
We set budgets and alerts for every subscription, review spending monthly and right-size resources that are bigger than they need to be.
Microsoft 365 is ready-made software — email, Teams, SharePoint. Azure is infrastructure — servers, storage, networks and databases you use to run your own systems. Both run on Microsoft's cloud and share the same identity.
Yes. As a Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider, ECSG can provide your Azure subscription, bill it monthly and manage it for you.
We'll review your servers, applications and costs, then explain in plain language what makes sense to move to Azure — and what doesn't. No obligation.
Secure. Reliable. Human.
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