We detected 28,515 customers using Azure DNS. The most common industry is IT Services and IT Consulting (8%) and the most common company size is 11-50 employees (27%). Our methodology involves monitoring new entries and modifications to company DNS records.
About Azure DNS
Azure DNS hosts Domain Name System domains and provides name resolution using Microsoft's global infrastructure, allowing organizations to manage DNS records with the same credentials and tools as other Azure services while achieving ultra-high availability and fast performance through anycast networking.
📊 Who in an organization decides to buy or use Azure DNS?
Source: Analysis of 100 job postings that mention Azure DNS
Job titles that mention Azure DNS
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Based on an analysis of job titles from postings that mention Azure DNS.
Job Title
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DevOps Engineer / SRE
46%
Network Engineer
13%
Solutions Architect
6%
Systems Engineer
4%
My analysis reveals that Azure DNS purchasing decisions are overwhelmingly driven by infrastructure and cloud engineering teams rather than traditional IT management. DevOps Engineers and SREs comprise 46% of roles, followed by Network Engineers at 13% and Solutions Architects at 6%. The buyers are focused on cloud migration strategy, hybrid infrastructure modernization, and implementing Infrastructure as Code practices. Only 3% are leadership positions, suggesting procurement happens at the technical team level with budget approval from above.
The day-to-day users are heavily focused on automation and hybrid cloud operations. I found practitioners managing DNS alongside other Azure services like Virtual Networks, Application Gateway, Azure Firewall, and Kubernetes clusters. They're writing Terraform and Bicep code to automate DNS provisioning, integrating with on-premises systems like Infoblox and BIND, and supporting microservices architectures. One posting emphasized the need to "automate DNS/DHCP/IPAM workflows using Ansible, Python, and APIs" while another highlighted "design and implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions that span managed cloud and hybrid environments."
The core pain points center on complexity and scale in hybrid environments. Companies are seeking professionals who can "design scalable, secure, and efficient cloud applications" and "ensure seamless name resolution and zone delegation" across multi-cloud setups. Security and compliance consistently appear as priorities, with emphasis on "implementing best practices for identity and access management" and maintaining "DNSSEC, RPZ, audit logs, access control, and vulnerability remediation."
🔧 What other technologies do Azure DNS customers also use?
Source: Analysis of tech stacks from 28,515 companies that use Azure DNS
Commonly Paired Technologies
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Shows how much more likely Azure DNS customers are to use each tool compared to the general population. For example, 287x means customers are 287 times more likely to use that tool.
I analyzed the tech stack correlations and found that Azure DNS users are predominantly Microsoft-centric enterprises with mature IT operations and distributed workforces. The extreme correlation with tools like Azure Remote Desktop (114.5x more likely) and Intune (18.8x more likely) tells me these are organizations deeply invested in the Microsoft ecosystem, managing remote employees at scale with comprehensive device management and security protocols.
The pairing of Azure DNS with Azure DevOps (51.2x more likely) and Azure Communication Service (97.1x more likely) reveals companies building their entire infrastructure on Azure, not just using it for basic hosting. They're running development pipelines, custom communication solutions, and DNS management all within the same ecosystem. The presence of DocuSign Intelligent Agreement Management (47.9x more likely) suggests these aren't tech companies building consumer products, but rather enterprises with complex contract workflows and formal business processes. The Google Search Console correlation seems unusual at first, but it indicates these companies maintain customer-facing web properties even while their internal operations run on Microsoft tools.
The full stack points to sales-led or partnership-led enterprises in growth or maturity stages. These aren't scrappy startups experimenting with different tools. They're established organizations that have standardized on Microsoft, likely with dedicated IT teams, compliance requirements, and the budget to pay for premium enterprise software. The emphasis on remote desktop and device management suggests either large distributed teams or companies in industries like healthcare, finance, or professional services where security and control matter tremendously.
👥 What types of companies is most likely to use Azure DNS?
Source: Analysis of Linkedin bios of 28,515 companies that use Azure DNS
Company Characteristics
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Shows how much more likely Azure DNS customers are to have each trait compared to all companies. For example, 2.0x means customers are twice as likely to have that characteristic.
Trait
Likelihood
Country: FO
63.4x
Funding Stage: Post IPO debt
8.3x
Country: FI
8.1x
Company Size: 1,001-5,000
7.8x
Funding Stage: Private equity
6.6x
Funding Stage: Post IPO equity
6.4x
I noticed Azure DNS users span an incredibly diverse range of industries, but they share a common thread: they're organizations with established operations delivering essential services. These aren't primarily software companies. Instead, I see healthcare systems providing patient care, automotive manufacturers and distributors, financial services firms handling sensitive transactions, government bodies serving citizens, and logistics companies managing complex supply chains. They're building physical products, delivering professional services, or operating critical infrastructure that people depend on daily.
These are predominantly mature enterprises, not startups. The signals are unmistakable: employee counts frequently in the hundreds or thousands, multiple office locations spanning regions or countries, references to being "family-owned" or having generational leadership, and descriptions of serving Fortune 500 clients or being industry leaders. Even the smaller companies here describe established market positions rather than growth ambitions. Very few mention funding rounds, and when they do, it's typically later-stage or debt financing.
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