Microsoft Azure
The cloud infrastructure powering our production platforms — from managed application hosting to storage, security, and communications.
Overview
Microsoft Azure is the cloud foundation for 2M Corp's production platforms. Our HoneyGuide data quality system and client-facing applications run on Azure's managed services, giving us enterprise-grade reliability without the overhead of managing physical infrastructure.
We use Azure strategically — selecting managed services that reduce operational burden while providing the security, scalability, and compliance needed for government and donor-funded projects. Azure's global presence ensures low-latency access for field teams across Africa, while its compliance certifications meet the requirements of international development organisations.
Services We Use
Azure App Service
Managed hosting for web applications and APIs. Our HoneyGuide platform runs on App Service with auto-scaling, deployment slots, and built-in CI/CD integration.
Azure Blob Storage
Scalable object storage for survey media (photos, audio, signatures), document archives, and application assets. Configured with access tiers and lifecycle policies for cost optimisation.
Azure Key Vault
Centralised secrets management for API keys, database credentials, and certificates. Applications retrieve secrets at runtime without hardcoded credentials in code.
Azure Monitor & Application Insights
End-to-end observability with application performance monitoring, custom metrics, alerting, and distributed tracing for production platforms.
Azure Communication Services
Email and SMS delivery integrated into applications for notifications, OTP verification, and automated alerts to field teams and programme stakeholders.
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Managed PostgreSQL with automated backups, high availability, and performance tuning for production databases powering our data collection and MIS platforms.
Deployments
HoneyGuide Platform Infrastructure
2M Corp (Internal Product)
The entire HoneyGuide data quality and survey management platform is hosted on Azure. The architecture includes App Service for the Django application, Blob Storage for media files, Key Vault for secrets, Monitor for observability, and Communication Services for email/SMS notifications.
View project →PAMP Civil Service Verification
Government of The Gambia / World Bank
HoneyGuide instance hosted on Azure for the biometric civil service verification programme, handling large-scale data collection, photo storage, and real-time dashboard feeds.
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