Microsoft Azure’s Explosive Growth
Microsoft recently posted $76.4 billion in total Q4 2025 revenue, and Azure’s cloud segment drove a whopping 39% year-on-year growth—pushing it past $75 billion annually.
That puts Azure closer than ever to AWS’s cloud dominance, with Azure’s AI-native infrastructure and hybrid capabilities making it a top choice for enterprises in 2025.
According to Azure Arc, hybrid and multi-cloud management is now essential—Azure has 80% enterprise adoption in this space.
UK Regulation: Why the Cloud Market Is Under the Microscope
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is watching Azure and AWS closely. With both holding ~40% of UK market share, the CMA is considering Strategic Market Status.
This would address issues like:
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Vendor lock-in
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Data egress fees
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Microsoft’s licensing practices
For learners? This makes Azure-certified professionals more important than ever, especially those who understand hybrid systems, policy, and compliance.
AI, Cloud, and Career Opportunities
Azure’s strength comes from integration across:
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Microsoft Entra (identity)
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Power BI
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Microsoft Fabric
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Azure AI & OpenAI Services
This makes Azure a career magnet for:
July–August Azure Updates You Should Know
The Azure platform added several key upgrades:
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Agentless crash-consistent backup for VMs (GA)
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New E128 & E192 VM sizes (Esv6/Eds v6)
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Azure File Sync Arc Extension (GA)
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Azure Arc SQL Migration Tool (Preview)
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PostgreSQL/Power BI Entra Authentication (GA)
These technologies are directly covered in our Microsoft Azure Fundamentals course and make up the backbone of our cloud career content.
Build an Azure Career From Scratch
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Live support
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Official exam prep
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Access to student communities
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Career guidance and mock interviews
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✅ Conclusion
Azure isn’t just making headlines—it’s reshaping enterprise IT and career demand. With the UK spotlight on cloud providers and Microsoft’s push into AI, now is the time to get skilled in Azure, security, and data platforms.
The good news? You don’t need a tech background to begin. Just commitment—and the right training.
Next Steps
Here’s where to begin: