Generally Available: Azure File Sync in New Zealand North
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Azure File Sync enables seamless tiering of data from on-premises Windows Servers to Azure Files for hybrid use cases and simplified migration. It also enables you to leverage the performance, flexibility and compatibility of your on-premises File Server while leveraging the scale and cost effectiveness of Azure Files.
The expansion into New Zealand North brings the service closer to organizations in these regions, offering lower latency, better performance, and support for local data residency requirements.
If Azure File Sync is not yet available in your preferred region, please fill out this [survey](https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=v4j5cvGGr0GRqy180BHbR20f4IA82xxBmn8OQocfMAtUNTY4NzJZOVVPTUZGNkdZT1ZCS1kxMDc2NC4u&route=shorturl) to express interest.
[Learn more.](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/file-sync/file-sync-introduction)
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