Total Economic Impact Study of Microsoft Azure Arc

This document is a Total Economic Impact™ study commissioned by Microsoft and conducted by Forrester Consulting, focusing on the financial implications of deploying Microsoft Azure Arc with cloud-based management services. The study aims to provide organizations with a framework for evaluating the potential return on investment (ROI) associated with Azure Arc. It outlines the challenges organizations face in managing hybrid and multicloud IT infrastructures, including a lack of central visibility and asset management. The findings indicate that Azure Arc can enhance IT operations productivity, reduce security breach risks, and lower licensing costs. The study includes interviews with decision-makers from organizations that have implemented Azure Arc, highlighting significant benefits such as improved operational efficiencies and cost savings. The financial analysis reveals a net present value (NPV) of $1.7 million and an ROI of 304% over three years, emphasizing the potential economic advantages of adopting Azure Arc for enterprise-level IT management.