With every potential AI advancement lies a hidden challenge: a weak data foundation that can lead to wasted resources, hinder decision making, and make it difficult to innovate. Enter Azure Cosmos DB, a database for the era of AI that provides the speed, scalability, and reliability needed to power the next generation of intelligent applications. […]
Archives for 2024
Bringing generative AI to Azure network security with new Microsoft Copilot integrations
Today we are excited to announce the Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF) and Azure Firewall integrations in the Microsoft Copilot for Security standalone experience. This is the first step we are taking toward bringing interactive, generative AI-powered capabilities to Azure network security. Copilot empowers teams to protect at the speed and scale of AI by […]
3 ways Microsoft Azure AI Studio helps accelerate the AI development journey
The generative AI revolution is here, and businesses across the globe and across industries are adopting the technology into their work. However, the learning curve for your own AI applications can be steep, with 52% of organizations reporting that a lack of skilled workers is their biggest barrier to implement and scale AI.1 To reap […]
Harnessing the power of intelligent apps through modernization
In this era of AI, the pace of innovation is accelerating at an unprecedented rate, triggering a paradigm shift in how businesses think of and deliver digital experiences to their customers. More applications and digital experiences are getting enhanced with AI every day. In fact, 81% of surveyed organizations believe AI will give them a […]
Microsoft is a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud AI Developer Services
We are excited to announce that Microsoft has been named a Leader for the fifth year in a row in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud AI Developer Services and are especially proud to be placed furthest for our Completeness of Vision. We’re pleased by the recognition from Gartner as we continue to prioritize investments […]
Practitioner service improvements part of IRS strategic operating plan
The IRS aims to improve service on the tax practitioner phone line and build a better online account for tax professionals, Commissioner Danny Werfel said Thursday.
What’s new in Azure Data, AI, and Digital Applications: Harness the power of intelligent apps
As companies race to build or modernize intelligent apps that incorporate generative AI, many are finding gaps in their tech-stack modernization efforts as they explore and test use cases. Recently, Microsoft commissioned Forrester Consulting to evaluate modernization efforts at global organizations. The study found that nearly 90% of decision makers said they have a modern […]
Cloud Cultures, Part 8: Recapturing the entrepreneurial spirit in the American Rust Belt
Innovate. Connect. Cultivate. The Cloud Cultures series is an exploration of the intersection between cloud innovation and culture across the globe. Once known for its dominance in the coal, steel, and manufacturing industries, the American Rust Belt is entering a new era of innovation. Thousands of startups, a focus on homegrown talent, and a rich culture […]
Intuit Celebrates Fourth Annual Small Business Success Month in May
AI-powered dialogues: Global telecommunications with Azure OpenAI Service
In an era where digital innovation is king, the integration of Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service is cutting through the static of the telecommunications sector. Industry leaders like Windstream, AudioCodes, AT&T, and Vodafone are leveraging AI to better engage with their customers and streamline their operations. These companies are pioneering the use of AI to not […]