8 ways Azure AI Foundry helps empower AI application in your organization
What is Azure AI Foundry?
Azure AI Foundry is a platform by Microsoft that unifies the power of multiple Azure AI Services into one with a comprehensive capability. Created to empower AI developers and data scientists, it simplifies the process of building, testing, and deploying AI applications, making workflows more efficient and seamless. With a wide range of suites, it comes with AI tools and machine learning models, which offer seamless support for collaboration at every stage of development, from initial exploration to large-scale production.
Azure AI Foundry became available starting November 19, 2024. It was previously known as Azure AI Studio. The platform brings Azure AI capabilities directly to the tools you may already know and use which are GitHub, Visual Studio, and Copilot Studio. This allows AI integration to be seamless and more accessible than ever.
8 key Azure AI Foundry features and their uses
1. Unified Platform
Azure AI Foundry consolidates all the tools and services needed to develop AI applications into a single, centralized hub. This streamlined approach simplifies project management and ensures seamless integration between components.
2. Seamless Integration
Effortlessly connect with popular development environments like GitHub and Visual Studio. Azure AI Foundry allows you to work with familiar tools while building and refining your AI solutions.
3. Scalability at any stage
Whether you are working on a small proof of concept or scaling up to full production, Azure AI Foundry supports projects of all sizes helping to manage complex infrastructure.
4. Comprehensive Lifecycle Support
From data preparation and model training to deployment and monitoring, Azure AI Foundry covers every stage of the AI development process. This end-to-end management ensures your projects remain efficient, organized, and ready for success.
5. Advanced Security and Compliance
Azure AI Foundry is equipped with security features and built-in compliance tools, ensuring your AI applications remain protected while adhering to regulatory standards.
6. Seamless Collaboration
The platform fosters teamwork by enabling multiple developers to collaborate effortlessly on the same project.
7. Cost-Effective Flexibility
With a pay-as-you-go pricing model, you only pay for the resources you use, making it an economical choice for AI development.
8. Versatile AI Model Support
Azure AI Foundry accommodates a diverse range of AI models, including custom machine learning models, OpenAI models, and Azure Cognitive Services, offering unparalleled flexibility to select the tools that best suit your needs.
3 key resources available under Azure AI Foundry
1. Azure OpenAI
Unlocks access to the latest OpenAI models with a range of powerful features. Deploy securely, experiment in intuitive playgrounds, fine-tune models to meet your needs, apply content filters, and efficiently manage batch jobs—all in one seamless platform.
2. Management Center
The Management Center simplifies the governance and oversight of Azure AI Foundry resources, including hubs, projects, connected resources, and deployments, ensuring efficient and seamless management.
3. Connections
Azure AI Foundry hubs and projects rely on connections to integrate with resources from other services. These connections enable access to data stored in Azure Storage Accounts, as well as services like Azure OpenAI and other Azure AI solutions.
How to license Azure AI Foundry
Below is the pricing structure.
- Pay-As-You-Go Model
Billing is based on your resource consumption, including compute, storage, and specific AI services. This flexible approach allows you to scale usage according to your needs, ensuring cost-efficiency.
- Azure AI Services
Charges apply for utilizing AI models and services within Azure AI Foundry. This includes costs for accessing pre-trained models, fine-tuning them, and using APIs.
- Additional Integration Costs
Integrating Azure AI Foundry with services such as Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft SharePoint, or Azure AI Search may incur additional charges.
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