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Computer Vision on Microsoft Azure Stack HCI
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  • Our experience working with Microsoft Azure Stack HCI for hosting enterprise applications for video management and computer vision AI revealed the depth of the platforms innovation and a focus on ease of deployment and management. Below are some of the take-aways from this project:

    • Azure Stack HCI is a flexible, scalable, on-premises, hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) stack delivered as an Azure service that provides an attractive option to customers looking to consolidate virtualized workloads.
    • Our Azure Stack HCI cluster was built on validated hardware from Dell Technologies that ensured predictable performance and reliability. Solutions from Dell Technologies are designed for rapid deployment and minimal maintenance, allowing for scalability that supports business growth.
    • Incorporating core Windows Server technologies like Hyper-V for virtualization and Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) for storage made it easy for experienced Windows engineers to optimize the platform for enterprise applications.
    • Windows Admin Center for Azure Stack HCI streamlined our platform management, including the ability to monitor and manage the HCI environment and Azure services like registration and billing.
    • We were able to show how sensitive data and applications that require high levels of security, performance, and compliance can be hosted on-premises or in a private cloud, where the organization has more control. A hybrid cloud allows organizations to keep latency-sensitive applications and data on-premises while leveraging the cloud for other services.
    • Azure Stack HCI uses a consumption-based pricing model that aligns with Azure's billing practices. Operational benefits include simplified updates and a unified management portal, reducing the operational overhead for IT teams.
    • Pursuing a hybrid cloud strategy offers a range of benefits that align with the diverse needs of modern enterprises, especially those operating in dynamic and data-intensive sectors. Microsoft Azure Stack HCI represents a comprehensive solution for organizations that want the option to implement hybrid cloud computing while maintaining control over on-premises infrastructure. The platform's scalability, security, and integration with Azure services make it a leading choice for enterprises pursuing a hybrid cloud strategy.

    In summary, Azure Stack HCI solutions from Dell Technologies offer a versatile and balanced hybrid cloud approach, allowing organizations to capitalize on the strengths of both on-premises and cloud environments. This flexibility is essential for AI computer vision environments where efficiency, security, compliance, and innovation are keys to sustaining competitive advantage.