Astronomer has partnered with Microsoft to launch Apache Airflow® on Astro as an Azure Native ISV Service, integrating the data orchestration tool seamlessly into the Azure ecosystem. This collaboration aims to enhance data operations by simplifying workflows, offering scalability, and ensuring enterprise-grade security, thereby making it easier for businesses to manage and innovate their data pipelines. Astro allows Azure users to create and deploy data pipelines without requiring prior Airflow expertise, offering features like single sign-on through Microsoft Entra ID and integration with Azure billing. The service supports Azure Private Networking, Standard Clusters for internet-accessible data sources, and Azure Workload Identity for secure, passwordless connections. The integration also facilitates connectivity with various Azure services, optimizing data operations and enabling advanced AI application development.