Azure vs AWS vs GCP: Choosing the Right Cloud for Your ERP

Your ERP needs a cloud home. Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform all offer enterprise-grade infrastructure - but the right choice depends on your ERP platform, integration needs, and existing investments.

Azure: The Default for Microsoft Shops

If you run Dynamics 365 F&O or Business Central, Azure is the natural choice. D365 runs natively on Azure - same data centres, same identity layer (Azure AD), same networking. There is no middleware required.

Strengths: Native D365 integration, Power Platform, Azure Synapse for analytics, regional data centres in the Middle East (UAE, Qatar).

AWS: Broadest Service Catalog

AWS has the largest market share and the widest range of services. If your ERP is SAP, Oracle, or a custom-built system, AWS likely has the best hosting options and the deepest partner ecosystem.

Strengths: EC2 flexibility, RDS for managed databases, Lambda for serverless, broadest third-party integration marketplace. Data centres in Bahrain for Middle East compliance.

GCP: Analytics-First

Google Cloud is strongest for organisations where data analytics and ML are the primary cloud use case. BigQuery is the best serverless analytics warehouse available, and Vertex AI leads in ML tooling.

Strengths: BigQuery, best-in-class ML/AI, competitive egress pricing, strong Kubernetes (GKE) offering.

Decision Framework

• Dynamics 365 ERP: Azure. No question - native hosting, best performance, simplest architecture.
• SAP or Oracle ERP: AWS or Azure, depending on your existing infrastructure and licensing.
• Heavy analytics / ML: GCP for BigQuery and Vertex AI, even if your ERP is on Azure or AWS.
• Multi-cloud: Many enterprises end up with ERP on Azure and analytics on GCP - connected via API integrations and data pipelines.

At DynamicUnit, we design and manage cloud infrastructure across all three platforms. If you need help choosing or migrating, we can assess your stack and recommend the right architecture.

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