Whether you’re a new student, a thriving startup, or the largest enterprise, you have financial constraints, and you need to know what you’re spending, where it’s being spent, and how to plan for the future. Nobody wants a surprise when it comes to the bill, and this is where Microsoft Cost Management comes in. We’re always looking […]
Archives for 2024
OpenAI’s fastest model, GPT-4o mini is now available on Azure AI
We are also announcing safety features by default for GPT-4o mini, expanded data residency and service availability, plus performance upgrades to Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service. GPT-4o mini allows customers to deliver stunning applications at a lower cost with blazing speed. GPT-4o mini is significantly smarter than GPT-3.5 Turbo—scoring 82% on Measuring Massive Multitask Language Understanding […]
Latest advancements in Premium SSD v2 and Ultra Azure Managed Disks
We are excited to share the latest advancements in Premium SSD v2 (Pv2) and Ultra disks, the next generation of Azure disk storage. We have enhanced the backup and disaster recovery experience for Pv2 and Ultra disks to help you protect your workloads with ease. In addition, we have improved the security measures for Virtual […]
Enable location analytics with Azure Maps
Imagine unlocking a treasure trove of insights from your existing data sets, that makes you look at the physical world differently. That’s what location analytics enables. Any data that has a geographic aspect to it is often called “location data” and is already present in about 80% of enterprise data. It is generated from customer […]
AI on the road: Azure OpenAI Service helps drive better decision making for the transportation sector
Since the invention of the wheel in 3500 BCE, the world has become an increasingly fast-moving place. The Industrial Revolution introduced steam-powered trains and ships, revolutionizing land and sea travel. The 20th century saw the advent of automobiles and airplanes, drastically reducing travel time and transforming global connectivity. And today, AI is supporting how quickly, […]
Supercharge your AI app development through cloud modernization
The advent of generative AI has ushered in a new era of intelligent applications that can understand natural language, generate human-like content, and augment human capabilities. However, as companies across industries begin to recognize the potential of AI to revolutionize their operations, a crucial first step is often overlooked: modernizing their on-premises application infrastructure. If […]
8 key VMware questions answered at the Azure VMware Solution digital event
The 2023 changeups in the VMware landscape have created uncertainty and spurred discussions about long-term strategy—your company may be wondering where the best place is to run VMware workloads. Over the past 25 years, many organizations like yours have built their on-premises IT foundation on VMware—and today the benefits of migrating are more substantial than […]
Plans on Microsoft Learn: Your online blueprint for building AI and Azure skills
We get it—you have a mountain of online learning resources available at your fingertips, and with that information overload you can find yourself lost in a maze of unorganized materials. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce Plans on Microsoft Learn, a new tool that provides guided learning for top Azure tools and solutions. This innovative […]
Build your own copilot with Microsoft Azure AI Studio
In the rapidly evolving world of AI technology, Microsoft Azure AI Studio, now generally available, is empowering organizations to create their own AI copilots. With AI Studio, organizations can customize and build their own copilot to meet their unique needs. We’re excited to see organizations across various sectors staying competitive, driving innovation, and transforming their […]
10 ways to impact business velocity through Azure OpenAI Service
The phrase, “time is money,” is commonly attributed to Benjamin Franklin, who first used it in his essay “Advice to a Young Tradesman,” published in 1748. Franklin was addressing the economic value of time, a concept increasingly relevant when discussing AI’s impact on business today. AI is adept at processing and analyzing troves of data […]