Howdy, thanks for the question!
We aren't prepared (and probably never will) to start promising dates. That is counter productive in the atmosphere. I can say sometime in April another project should be complete.
Azure's BaaS program allows us to create a deployable, one-click template for anyone to quickly and easily deploy an INFX node. As for why? The template is acceptable and passes the CI checks in place for the Azure GitHub repository. There is no secret meeting with Bill Gates to get into the Azure program. I completed the requirements and submitted for my PR (pull request) to be merged. Kay Singh merged my PR. INFX on Azure
Yes, MANY times we have reached out to Poloniex to be added without much success. A lot of crypto people have moved to Poloniex, due to their leveraged trading, fast API, good UI (desktop and mobile), and the ability to lend for a small APR %. I do want to be added there because I think Bittrex took a step backwards in performance and UI with their last update. I am VERY happy that Bittrex allowed us to join their exchange and have been nothing but nice and supportive.
I'm not sure what you mean by 'There is information?' so I'll not speculate and answer with nothing.