Microsoft today announced Microsoft Cloud Platform System (CPS) Powered by Dell. CPS is pre-validated, ready-to-run, Azure-consistent cloud infrastructure delivered to the data center with the speed, ease, and assurance of an efficient Dell appliance. With CPS, a large-scale, validated cloud platform is at your fingertips. That makes it easier than ever for customers to shift focus from infrastructure configuration and coordination to business advancement and value.
As enterprises accelerate their adoption of cloud computing, the demand for security enhanced, scalable and reliable hybrid cloud solutions is on the rise. The Microsoft Cloud Platform System (CPS), powered by Dell, brings together Azure, Windows Server and Microsoft System Center to deliver an “Azure-consistent cloud in a box.” With pre-integrated hardware from Dell and software from Microsoft, CPS delivers learnings from Azure to customers and partners with the control of an on-premises appliance. CPS will be available for purchase on Nov. 3.
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