With 72% of enterprises worldwide actively adopting hybrid cloud solutions, the integration of on-premises, private, and public clouds is becoming essential. These solutions facilitate seamless collaboration and easier sharing of data and applications across different environments.

JT’s Microsoft Azure Stack Hub allows you to connect your on-premises data with Microsoft Azure's extensive capabilities and lets you build, deploy, and manage applications with exceptional control and flexibility.

In this blog, we'll explore Azure Stack Hub's advantages for businesses and its specific benefits for different industry sectors, highlighting how JT can support your hybrid cloud journey.

How does it work?

Microsoft’s Azure Stack Hub combines the power of the public cloud with private governance. It brings Azure’s established and reliable cloud services directly to your on-prem infrastructure, creating a consistent platform that allows you to:

• Deploy both IaaS and PaaS offerings within your hybrid environment for varying workloads and user needs
• Adhere to data residency and sovereignty requirements
• Comply with ISO 27001 information security standards
• Quickly adjust resources to meet fluctuating demands
• Automate infrastructure updates and management

What are the Benefits?

Azure Stack Hub’s hybrid approach delivers a three-way advantage:

1️⃣ Flexibility and scalability

Tailor the solution to your needs, ramping up or down to optimise for cost.

2️⃣ Data sovereignty

Azure Stack Hub adheres to all major compliance certifications, including GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO 27001,  ensuring a secure and compliant environment for your most critical applications.

3️⃣ Uninterrupted services

Deploy real-time data processing on connected edge devices.

Let’s explore how it addresses the unique requirements of different industries.

 

Financial services

Trust is the financial sector’s bedrock currency, and data security is the foundation of this trust. Azure Stack Hub helps you stay firmly in control of your clients’ sensitive information.

Support for financial regulations and data security standards

• Extend Azure’s PCI DSS and SOC compliance into your data centre so you don’t have to worry about audits.
• Customise your security configurations and access permissions to perfectly align with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Enhancing data analysis while ensuring data resides on-premises

• Access cloud-based analytics while keeping private information on-site to meet data residency requirements.

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Insurance sector

In the competitive insurance industry, clients expect complete security, transparency, and superior customer service. Azure Stack Hub lets you deliver on these expectations.

Enhancing data security and privacy for sensitive customer information

• On-premises cloud environment keeps policy data secure to help you meet regulations and build trust.

Supporting risk assessment with big data analytics

• Analyse big data securely on-site to identify trends, predict risks, and tailor product offerings.
• Use insights to drive better pricing models and sharper risk assessments.

Real-world success: Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) uses Azure Stack Hub to manage 80 web apps, including their car insurance claim portal. The hybrid environment also helps VWFS fulfil data privacy duties across the 10 countries they operate in.

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Government and public sector

Faced with the need to modernise, the public sector often turns to Azure Stack Hub to meet stringent data security requirements while delivering services tailored to the needs of the public.

Meeting stringent government data policies and security requirements

• Azure Stack Hub keeps your data entirely within your own data centres.
• Built-in encryption and access controls (inherited from Azure) exceed the most stringent government data residency conditions.

Supporting digital transformation in government operations

• Autonomous cloud runs either completely independently or partially connected to Azure’s public cloud.
• Break down internal data silos, simplify interactions, and enhance public service while safeguarding their data.

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eGaming industry

Azure Stack Hub is built for speed to meet the eGaming industry’s high-octane demands.

Supporting massive, scalable live streaming services

• Azure Stack Hub provides the elasticity to handle sudden surges and deliver smooth viewing experiences.

Enhancing player experience with low latency and high reliability

• Azure Stack Hub allows you to deploy servers closer to where your players’ locations, reducing latency and improving response times.
• Built-in redundancy and disaster recovery features also maximise uptime for your critical gaming services.

Did you know? Many gaming companies run AKS and Azure SQL Database within Stack Hub to develop games faster. Those located in countries with strict data residency laws also rely on the platform to keep player data within their local servers.

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eGambling industry

Strict regulations in the booming eGambling market can make it challenging to innovate. Azure Stack Hub allows online casinos to deliver inventive new experiences securely and privately.

Meeting compliance and regulatory requirements for online casinos

• Keeping player data resident on-premises lets your online casino fulfil GDPR and/or Gambling Commission requirements.

Providing secure and private environments for online betting

• Establish secure enclaves within JT’s own data centres to minimise the risk of unauthorised access and ensure a safe experience for players.

Did you know? Azure Stack Hub can handle unexpected user spikes to keep betting lag-free. Many eGambling companies also use it to manage containerised applications or their game servers and back-end services.