Why is Azure???

This is not a direct yes or no but a decision matrix (with weighted criteria like compliance, AI, cost, ecosystem), btw, below are some highlights on why Microsoft is often chosen:

• Rely heavily on Microsoft tools and identity management
• Operate in regulated industries requiring compliance certifications
• Need hybrid cloud capabilities to bridge on-premises and Cloud

Azure is a strong choice mainly because it works really well with the Microsoft ecosystem. If a company already uses Microsoft 365, Windows Server, Active Directory, easily can move.

I like Azure because of hybrid-cloud options, security features.

Azure is not automatically the best choice for every workload; the decision should follow measurable requirements and a proof of concept. Azure is often strongest for organizations already using Microsoft Entra, Windows Server, SQL Server, Microsoft 365, Defender, Purview, or Fabric because identity, governance, security, data, and licensing can be managed consistently. Azure Arc also extends Azure management and policy to on-premises, edge, and multicloud resources, which is useful when migration cannot happen all at once. Compare Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud using the same architecture: required regions, service availability, latency, resilience targets, security controls, staff skills, support, data-egress charges, and three-year total cost. Include reserved pricing and any eligible Azure Hybrid Benefit, but do not let existing licenses determine the answer alone. Build a small representative workload, measure performance and operations effort, and review it against the Well-Architected Framework. Choose Azure only if that evidence shows the best fit.