Azure Data Box is a family of physical appliances provided by Microsoft to facilitate the transfer of large amounts of data to Azure cloud storage when network bandwidth is a constraint. The service includes various device form factors—ranging from small encrypted SSDs to large-scale ruggedized units—that are shipped to the customer, loaded with data, and returned to a Microsoft data center for upload. It is a critical component of Microsoft's hybrid cloud and data migration portfolio.
Brand Authority Index (BAI): 92/100
Archetype: Challenger
Category: Cloud Computing Services
Part of: Microsoft
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Last analyzed: April 10, 2026
Founded: 2017
Headquarters: Redmond, Washington, USA