A SA (Software Assurance) benefit specific to core licenses for Windows Server that can substantially reduce the cost of running Windows Server-based Azure workloads.
Microsoft has abandoned certain proprietary technologies for open source offerings in recent years, costing customers time and resources to redesign or adapt their solutions.
Azure Synapse Analytics (formerly SQL Data Warehouse) adds new deployment options, analytics features, and data integration to deliver a consolidated, scalable analytics platform.
Microsoft provides multiple clouds that are basically repackaging of two core clouds, although they vary by purpose, deployment, management, and purchasing model.