2023: Azure Migration and Reality Protocol Evolution

2023 marked one of our most ambitious transitions yet – the migration from AWS to Azure infrastructure. This strategic move, combined with significant improvements to our Reality protocol, has positioned us for a new era of innovation and service excellence.

Azure Migration Success

The transition to Azure brought significant advantages:

• Enhanced global network coverage
• Improved service reliability
• Better resource optimization
• Advanced security features
• Superior scalability options

Reality Protocol Evolution

Major improvements to our signature protocol:

• Enhanced obfuscation techniques
• Improved connection stability
• Better censorship resistance
• Reduced latency
• Advanced security features

Infrastructure Transformation

The Azure migration delivered:

• Expanded global presence
• Better network optimization
• Enhanced DDoS protection
• Improved failover systems
• Advanced monitoring capabilities

Performance Gains

Significant improvements across platforms:

• 50% faster connection speeds
• Reduced server latency
• Better resource utilization
• Enhanced stability
• Improved streaming performance

Security Enhancements

Advanced security implementations:

• Enhanced encryption methods
• Improved threat detection
• Better privacy controls
• Advanced leak protection
• Enhanced security policies

User Experience

Platform-wide improvements:

• Simplified connection process
• Better server selection
• Enhanced settings management
• Improved troubleshooting
• Advanced user controls

Enterprise Solutions

Enhanced business offerings:

• Advanced team management
• Improved deployment options
• Better resource monitoring
• Enhanced security controls
• Advanced analytics

Looking Forward to 2024

Key priorities ahead:

• WireGuard protocol integration
• Enhanced mobile experience
• Expanded server network
• Advanced security features
• Improved business solutions

A Personal Note

The decision to migrate our entire infrastructure to Azure was bold, but necessary. It reminded me of another pivotal moment – our early days when we made crucial decisions that would shape our future. Each major transition in our history has been driven by one question: "How can we better serve our users?"

This year's migration was more than a technical shift; it was a recommitment to excellence. The move to Azure, while challenging, has given us the foundation we need for the next phase of our evolution. Seeing our Reality protocol thrive in this new environment has been particularly satisfying.

What makes this transition especially significant is how it enables us to better serve our diverse user base. From individuals protecting their privacy to enterprises securing their communications, the enhanced capabilities of Azure allow us to provide better service to everyone.

The successful migration while maintaining and improving our Reality protocol showcases something important: our ability to manage major transitions while continuing to innovate. This balance of stability and progress is crucial in our field, where both reliability and innovation are essential.

Our team's dedication during this transition has been extraordinary. Managing a global infrastructure migration while maintaining service quality and enhancing our flagship protocol is no small feat. The results validate our decision and set us up for an exciting future.

To our users who maintained their trust in us during this transition: thank you. Your patience and feedback during the migration have been invaluable. To our team who worked tirelessly to make this transition successful: your dedication to excellence while maintaining our core values has been remarkable.

As we look toward 2024, with WireGuard integration on the horizon, we're excited about the possibilities our new infrastructure enables. In an ever-evolving digital landscape, we remain committed to providing the most secure, reliable, and innovative privacy solutions possible.

Dr. Nima Golsharifi
Founder, OrbVPN