https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/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 across our Azure AI portfolio. We’re at the forefront of empowering customers on their generative AI journey—offering a feature rich, unified ..read more

https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/whats-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 tech foundation and are ready for the future. The study also found there’s a perception ..read more

https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/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 only enhance the quality of customer interactions but also to optimize their internal processes—demonstrating a unified ..read more

https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/generative-ai-and-the-path-to-personalized-medicine-with-microsoft-azure/Transforming care for patients and providers alike with Azure OpenAI Service In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t a futuristic vision: It’s a present reality. Azure OpenAI Service is supporting the way care is delivered and experienced by patients and providers alike. As healthcare providers and tech companies collaborate to harness the power of generative AI, they pave the way for more efficient, accessible, and perso ..read more

https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/introducing-phi-3-redefining-whats-possible-with-slms/ We are excited to introduce Phi-3, a family of open AI models developed by Microsoft. Phi-3 models are the most capable and cost-effective small language models (SLMs) available, outperforming models of the same size and next size up across a variety of language, reasoning, coding, and math benchmarks. This release expands the selection of high-quality models for customers, offering more practical choices as they compose and build generative AI applications. Starting today, Phi-3-mini, a 3.8B language ..read more

https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/azure-iots-industrial-transformation-strategy-on-display-at-hannover-messe-2024/ Running and transforming a successful enterprise is like being the coach of a championship-winning sports team. To win the trophy, you need a strategy, game plans, and the ability to bring all the players together. In the early days of training, coaches relied on basic drills, manual strategies, and simple equipment. But as technology advanced, so did the art of coaching. Today, coaches use data-driven training programs, performance tracking technology, and sophisticated game ..read more

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-entra-blog/microsoft-entra-resilience-update-workload-identity/ba-p/4094704 Microsoft Entra is not only the identity system for users; it’s also the identity and access management (IAM) system for Azure-based services, all internal infrastructure services at Microsoft, and our customers’ workload identities. This is why our 99.99% service-level promise extends to workload identity authentication, and why we continue to improve our service’s resilience through a multilayered approach that includes the backup authentication system.  In 2021 ..read more

https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/ai-study-guide-the-no-cost-tools-from-microsoft-to-jump-start-your-generative-ai-journey/ The world of AI is constantly changing. Every day it seems there are new ways we can work with generative AI and large language models. It can be hard to know where to start your own learning journey when it comes to AI. Microsoft has put together several resources to help you get started. Whether you are ready to build your own copilot or you’re at the very beginning of your learning journey, read on to find the best and free resources from Microsoft on generative A ..read more

https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/azure-high-performance-computing-leads-to-developing-amazing-products-at-microsoft-surface/ This blog was written in collaboration with the Microsoft Surface and Azure team. It describes how we used Azure high-performance computing (HPC) to save time, costs, and revolutionized our product design piece of manufacturing our Microsoft Surface products. The Microsoft Surface organization exists to create iconic end-to-end experiences across hardware, software, and services that people love to use every day. We believe that products are a reflection of the peo ..read more

https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/microsoft-cost-management-updates-march-2024/ 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. Nobody wants a surprise when it comes to the bill, and this is where Cost Management comes in.  We’re always looking for ways to learn more about your challenges and how Cost Management can help you better understand where you’re accruing costs in the cloud, identify and prevent bad spending patterns, and optimize c ..read more