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Azure Red Hat OpenShift now generally available in Austria East
Azure Red Hat OpenShift has been launched in the Austria East region, offering three availability zones for resilient operations. This expansion supports customers requiring in-country data residency and adheres to strict data protection regulations. The service is now generally available for Azure customers and partners in this new region.
feature announcement - Azure Updates governancecomplianceazuregaengineer ·
Azure Data Box adds automatic secure erasure certificates for compliance
Azure Data Box now automatically generates Secure Erasure Certificates for completed orders, verifying data erasure according to NIST 800-88 Rev 2 standards. This enhancement aids compliance and simplifies auditing for organizations handling sensitive data. The certificate is downloadable, providing auditable proof of secure data destruction. It is available now for all completed orders.
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