Microsoft Ignite 2023 is showcasing the transformation and benefits companies are experiencing with AI, data investments, and intelligent applications. A recent study with over 2,000 business leaders confirms the value of AI in employee experiences, customer engagement, and innovation. Companies like Heineken, Thread, Moveworks, and the NBA are examples of successful AI implementations.
Microsoft Azure is evolving as an AI supercomputer for customers, offering modern data solutions and developer tools. The Intelligent Data Platform integrates operational databases, analytics, and governance. The introduction of Microsoft Fabric enhances the data and AI capabilities, enabling a unified platform for AI-driven decision-making.
Updates for Azure SQL aim to make data management more cost-effective and efficient for organizations like EDP and Lufthansa Technik AG. Azure AI Studio, a new platform for AI developers, streamlines the process of building, testing, and deploying AI solutions in one place. Integrations with partners like LSEG, Esri, and Informatica enhance the platform’s capabilities.
New features like GPT-4 Turbo with Vision and Vector Search in Azure AI Studio are enabling multi-modal generative AI experiences. Azure AI Content Safety ensures responsible deployment of AI solutions, addressing security risks introduced by large language models.
Microsoft is expanding its Copilot Copyright Commitment and introducing the Azure AI Advantage offer to support customers in developing AI-powered applications. With enhancements to Azure Cosmos DB, developers can build intelligent apps with features like dynamic scaling, natural language queries, and vector search.
Azure Kubernetes Service updates empower developers to run specialized machine learning workloads cost-effectively. .NET 8 introduces a cloud-ready stack for building cloud-native applications and enhancing developer productivity across various platforms.
These announcements at Microsoft Ignite 2023 demonstrate the commitment to innovation and future-readiness, empowering businesses to leverage Azure for their digital transformation journey.
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