Azure landing zone (ALZ) enters its next chapter

Hello everyone!

I’m thrilled to share some exciting news today: Azure Landing Zone (ALZ) is officially a Microsoft product, now managed by the Azure Migrate team.

Over the past five years, ALZ has evolved in a truly collaborative way. We’ve built it together in open-source repositories, during community calls, and through issues and pull requests, thanks to an amazing community of customers, partners, and Microsoft team members who have been dedicated to improving it. This community effort is why ALZ has reached this point, and it deserves recognition before we discuss the changes ahead.

ALZ is transitioning from a community-driven initiative into a fully-fledged Microsoft product, backed by a dedicated team within Azure Migrate.

So, what does this mean for you? Nothing changes. The GitHub repositories, modules, and the way you use ALZ will remain the same. The difference lies in who’s at the helm and the fact that it now has the support, investment, and strategic direction of an official product team. If you need to report an issue, you can still do that at aka.ms/alz/issues.

I want to be honest here: My colleagues (Jack Tracey), Matt White, Jared Holgate, and Zach Trocinski are stepping back from the day-to-day operations of ALZ. That responsibility now lies with the Azure Migrate team.

However, we’re not completely vanishing. Over the last couple of months, we’ve been working closely with the Azure Migrate team to ensure a smooth handover. We’ll still be available behind the scenes to provide additional insights whenever needed.

And honestly? You’re in great hands. The Azure Migrate team is already well-versed in ALZ. They’ve collaborated with us in creating the platform landing zone creation experience for the Azure Migrate agent, meaning this transition isn’t to strangers but to a team that’s been in the thick of things with us.

The Azure Migrate team is eager to maintain community engagement. They plan to host community calls and stay as visible and active as we have been.

So, keep an eye out for their upcoming blog posts and announcements. This is definitely a “watch this space” moment, and we’re confident you’ll experience the same enthusiasm and openness from them as you have from ALZ.

Before I conclude, I’d like to share something personal.

ALZ is one of the achievements I’m most proud of during my time at Microsoft. Leading and developing it over the past five to six years, alongside genuinely amazing people and a supportive community, has been fulfilling. It’s a success we’ve built together.

Even as I step back from daily duties, ALZ will always hold a special place in my heart. I’m still keen to chat about it in casual settings. My enthusiasm for ALZ remains strong, and just because I’m shifting my focus doesn’t mean I’ll forget it.

Speaking of which, I’m now directing my energy into AVM (Azure Verified Modules) along with Jared and several other fantastic colleagues. We’ll have similar announcements to share soon, so stay tuned!

Lastly, I want to express my gratitude. In addition to Matt, Jared, and Zach, I want to thank: Paul Grimley, Rob Kuehfus, Sacha Narinx, Seif Bassem, Arjen Huitema, Nelson Pereira, Paulo Alves Oliveira Jr., Vishal Mehrotra, Charlie Grabiaud, Simona Tarantola, Bruno Gabrielli, Luke Taylor, Adam Tuckwell, and Kevin Rowlandson.

A special mention goes to Remo Leone Laudo, Rhys Ash, Jamie Pla, Igor Jovovic, and Haflidi Fridthjofsson, who will continue to contribute to the ALZ IaC modules whenever they can, alongside their main jobs .

And to all who have contributed to ALZ over the years—through code, feedback, or simply by being part of the journey—thank you. This milestone belongs to all of us.

Here’s to the next chapter for ALZ!