Mark Russinovich, Microsoft Azure CTO tells Rust Nation UK 2025 why Azure is moving to Rust from C++

Mark Russinovich on Microsoft’s Shift to Rust & the Future of Cloud | Rust Nation UK Interview

At Rust Nation UK, we spoke with Mark Russinovich, CTO of Microsoft Azure, to discuss Microsoft's move from C++ to Rust, the security challenges driving this transition, and the future of cloud computing.

In this exclusive interview, Mark shares:

- Why Microsoft is adopting Rust for security-critical systems

- The challenges developers face transitioning from C++ to Rust

- How Rust is being integrated into Windows and Azure

- The next big shift in cloud computing: AI and hyperscale growth

Mark also reflects on his early days at Microsoft, helping launch Azure, and how cloud computing has evolved into a trillion-dollar industry.

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