What is Azure Functions?

Simplify your IT management with serverless solutions

Azure Functions is a serverless compute service that streamlines the development of scalable and reliable applications. This event-driven architecture allows you to execute code in response to triggers such as HTTP requests, database changes, or message queues. With Azure Functions, you focus on writing the code that matters while the platform manages the underlying infrastructure. The service ensures cost-efficiency with a pay-as-you-go model, automatically scales to meet demand, and offers robust monitoring and security features. Whether you’re processing data, integrating systems, or building APIs, Azure Functions provides the flexibility and power to drive innovation.

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The key benefits of Azure Functions

Azure Functions equips you with what you need to handle complex workflows, optimize resource utilization, and respond quickly to market demands.  By leveraging event-driven architecture, Azure Functions helps you reduce infrastructure management burdens and operational costs, enabling your team to focus on innovation and growth. Below are the key benefits you can expect when utilizing Azure Functions:

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Productivity

Develop your application logic while Azure manages the infrastructure, saving you time and reducing complexity.

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Reliability

Use Application Insights for deep monitoring and diagnostics, enabling you to troubleshoot and optimize your functions effectively.

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Security

Meet security and compliance standards, with built-in capabilities like authentication, authorization, and managed identities.

Scalability

Automatically scale based on demand, ensuring your applications remain responsive under varying loads.

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Features that set Azure Functions apart

Designed for flexibility and scalability, Azure Functions integrates seamlessly with other Azure services and supports multiple programming languages, providing a versatile platform for all your development needs. Explore the features that make Azure Functions a must-have solution for modern businesses:

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Discovery and Assessment Tools

Discover and assess readiness for migration with tools that provide insights into infrastructure, databases, and applications.

Server and Database Migration

Migrate servers, databases, and virtual machines using agentless methods for VMware VMs, minimizing extensive manual intervention.

Application Modernization

Modernize your applications to leverage Azure’s capabilities, improving performance, scalability, and reliability.

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Cost Management Tools

Utilize cost management features to right-size resources based on utilization trends and optimize spending with Azure hybrid benefits and reserved instances.

Centralized Management Console

Track and manage your entire migration project from a centralized dashboard, simplifying oversight and control.

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Support for Large-scale Migrations

Perform large-scale datacenter discovery and assessment, supporting up to 35,000 VMware VMs and 10,000 Hyper-V VMs.

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Integration with Azure Services

Seamlessly integrate with other Azure services for enhanced functionality and performance post-migration.

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Extensive Partner Tool Integration

Access a range of Microsoft and third-party tools for discovery, assessment, and migration.

Why choose Velosio as your Microsoft Partner?

No partner has as rich of a history in the Microsoft ecosystem as Velosio. We are a Global ISV Development partner capable of building, connecting, implementing, and supporting the entire Microsoft stack from Office 365 to the entire Business Application Cloud Suite.

By partnering with Velosio you can ensure:

Industry Expertise

Velosio’s seasoned advisors specialize in midmarket companies, ensuring tailored solutions that address specific industry needs. This gives us a unique edge in the ability to provide  insights and strategies that drive real results.

Cloud Applications Leadership

As a leading cloud applications partner, Velosio empowers businesses to leverage cloud technology effectively. Whether it’s Dynamics 365, Azure, or Office 365, Velosio guides clients toward competitive advantages.

Transformative Solutions

Velosio’s deployment models swiftly guide clients to the right solution, helping them maximize their technology investments. From ERP to CRM, Velosio ensures that businesses stay ahead in today’s dynamic market.

Your Success is Our Focus

You won’t find a partner with people more passionate about making their clients into heroes. Velosio attracts the most experienced consultants and technologists around who go beyond implementation. Our team is dedicated to helping you unlock the full potential of Azure Functions.

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Azure Functions pricing

Azure Functions offers flexible pricing plans designed to suit various business needs and workloads. The Consumption Plan charges based on per-second resource consumption and the number of executions, ensuring you only pay for what you use, with generous monthly free grants included. For more predictable performance and advanced capabilities, the Premium Plan provides pre-warmed instances, VNET integration, and higher concurrency limits. This plan also offers enhanced scaling and connectivity options while maintaining cost-efficiency.

Azure Functions’ pricing model supports both dynamic and enterprise-level applications, allowing businesses to optimize costs and scale effortlessly as demand fluctuates.

For more detailed pricing on Azure Functions and to customize your cost estimates, speak with one of our experts here at Velosio.

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