Microsoft Releases Azure Native Dell PowerScale in Public Preview
Microsoft has launched the public preview of Azure Native Dell PowerScale, a fully managed service that integrates Dell’s OneFS product directly into Azure. Customers can now choose to use Dell PowerScale in Azure with the benefits of PowerScale's end-to-end data solution. Combining the richness of Azure ecosystems with AI and analytics offerings, along with Dell's efficient management systems, offers the best of both worlds: a managed service implemented through familiar portals like the Azure Portal and Azure Marketplace. Microsoft said the service is designed to provide predictable performance and simplify migrations from on-premises PowerScale systems to cloud-based architectures.
The release comes as organizations accelerate the adoption of cloud file services for data-intensive workloads. By offering Dell PowerScale as a native Azure service, Microsoft adds another option for enterprises seeking consistent file performance across environments without re-architecting applications.
Posted by Redmondmag.com Editors on 11/17/2025