It's more than that. More and more companies are outsourcing stuff. This is another option. All of Microsoft's server products (not Windows) will make their way to Azure. SQL Server, SharePoint, Exchange, and more. And, it will be secure.

>That sounds like a web server or SQL server (that I have control over).
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>From what I heard a couple of weeks ago at an MS event it sounded like you just put your application and data 'out there'. I shot an arrow into the air... who gets it afterward I haven't a clue?