Important announcements and updates about SQL Azure have been made at Tech-Ed:
For more details, have a look to the SQL Azure Team Blog :SQL Azure at TechEd 2010
This is an interesting new whitepaper about Windows Azure security mechanisms as well as recommended patterns for building robust cloud applications based on Windows Azure.
I would really recommend to spent some time to read it :
Security Best Practices for Developing Windows Azure Applications
Tribune Transforms Business for Heightened Relevance by Embracing Cloud Computing
This case is a great example of how Windows Azure can help to redefine IT services as Business services.The agility provided by Windows Azure allows Tribune to dynamically grow their IT capabilities without any limit :
In Steve’s own words :
Adopting Windows Azure helps us heighten our relevance … in a scalable, cost-effective way. The pay-as-you-go model is a lot less expensive than the $1.5 million annually that we would have spent.
Steve Gable Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Tribune Company
Interesting interview with Doug Hauger, General Manager of Windows Azure.In that article,he describes the state of Windows Azure business :
Microsoft passes the 10,000 customer milestone with Azure