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Microsoft Azure Enhances Data Security, Compliance for Baker Hill (HITS)
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Baker Hill now delivers enhanced data security, scalability and compliance support for financial institutions through Microsoft Azure. “Cloud-based solutions continue to gain momentum in the marketplace,” said Ryan McGee, director, security product marketing, Microsoft Corp. “Companies like Baker Hill are using Microsoft Azure to manage and secure large volumes of data, helping customers ensure compliance, scale for growth and gain new insights from data to achieve their business objectives.”
Azure is a growing collection of integrated cloud services with a variety of offerings, including analytics, computing, database, mobile, networking and web services. The solution’s emphasis on data security and broad selection of operating systems, programming languages and pre-built templates streamlines the development and management of enterprise, mobile and web applications. Using the flexible Azure cloud platform, Baker Hill aims to help financial institutions leverage data more effectively as well as cultivate continuous innovation.
Financial institutions collect and store immense amounts of valuable data, requiring a high level of security to protect account holders and adhere to complex compliance regulations. With Azure, Baker Hill provides customers with enhanced data protection, from both physical threats and system vulnerabilities, while meeting rigorous and evolving compliance requirements. Additionally, as financial institutions grow and require increased data storage, Baker Hill supports fast and convenient scaling with Azure.
“Financial institutions are under constant pressure to keep up with technological changes to satisfy shifting consumer demands, all while remaining secure and compliant,” said Niles Bay, chief operating officer, Baker Hill. “By utilizing Microsoft Azure, we provide our customers with the tools needed to manage and use data in a secure, scalable way that delivers meaningful value to the institution. Together with Azure, Baker Hill will continue to drive innovation and empower financial institutions to work smarter and remain competitive in an increasingly crowded market.”
