Splunk launches enterprise offerings on Microsoft Azure

Splunk has announced the availability of its enterprise security, observability, and platform offerings on Microsoft Azure.

The move targets Microsoft Azure customers, including those in the Asia Pacific region, addressing their need to manage and secure cloud environments effectively.

Splunk has partnered with Microsoft to empower organisations in scaling digital transformation on Azure with unified solutions aimed at strengthening security and accelerating innovation.

"Splunk's strategic partnership with Microsoft to build Splunk natively on Azure demonstrates our commitment to advancing digital resilience to help our customers and partners remain secure and up and running at every step of their cloud journey," said Tom Casey, Senior Vice President, Splunk Products & Technology Group.

Casey further expressed that, "Together, Splunk and Microsoft are integrating enterprise data to strengthen digital resilience and deliver superior hybrid-cloud solutions, both natively and on-premises, that help organisations achieve their digital transformation strategy. Today's news emphasises Splunk's dedication to meeting our customers where they are, and we are pleased to now offer even more flexibility on the trusted Microsoft Azure platform."

The offerings, which are built natively on Microsoft Azure and powered by Splunk AI, enhance the agility and flexibility of Splunk's SaaS offerings. This deployment offers comprehensive visibility, rapid detection and investigation, and optimised response options.

Customers have the option to transition from on-premises or self-managed cloud deployments to Microsoft Azure, which ensures enhanced security and reliability by allowing Azure to manage the Splunk infrastructure.

This transition allows internal resources to focus on more critical initiatives rather than self-hosted deployments. It also provides organisations with access to Splunk's SaaS offerings, thereby unlocking cloud value within their Azure environment.

Customers with a Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment can apply their commitment towards Splunk's services.

Benefits of deploying Splunk on Azure include simpler administration with Splunk managing the IT backend, fewer infrastructure requirements through a scalable cloud-based solution, and reduced total cost of ownership.

Customers will also experience improved security through consistent Splunk releases aimed at enhancing security.

Deb Cupp, President, Microsoft Americas noted, "Accelerating the outcomes and opportunity of AI is essential to meeting the needs of customers across the globe. Splunk and Microsoft share a commitment to help organisations succeed in the AI era. Our partnership empowers rapid innovation that supports our joint customers' journey to expedite digital resilience and drive success."

Michelle Abraham, Research Director, Security and Trust, IDC remarked, "The Splunk and Microsoft alliance helps large organisations with complex IT stacks scale their AI transformation efforts and deliver visibility across data sources to ensure enterprise resiliency. As trusted innovators, Splunk and Microsoft provide customers with the ability to unlock value by simplifying infrastructure requirements, improving security, and decreasing the total cost of ownership."