Designing a successful modernization approach for AI readiness

By Dustin Ward

In our last blog, I outlined what modernization really means and why it matters. This blog will walk you through how to design a modernization approach that unites strategy, processes, and technology. Getting these elements right will help position your organization to successfully adopt new innovations like AI. I’ll start by covering a few common…

Azure at GitHub Universe: New tools to help simplify AI app development

By Dustin Ward

AI has reset our expectations of what technology can achieve. From transforming how we explore the cosmos to enabling doctors to provide personalized care and making business functions operate more intelligently, it all comes down to you—the developer—to turn this potential into reality. As developers, you’re experiencing a dramatic shift in what you build and…

Accelerate scale with Azure OpenAI Service Provisioned offering

By Dustin Ward

In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, enterprises need more than just powerful AI models—they need AI solutions that are adaptable, reliable, and scalable. With upcoming availability of Data Zones and new enhancements to Provisioned offering in Azure OpenAI Service, we are taking a big step forward in making AI broadly available and also enterprise-ready. These features…

How higher education is reimagining student experiences with Azure OpenAI Service

By Dustin Ward

Imagine a future where every student has a personalized learning path, where faculty can focus on teaching instead of administrative tasks, and where academic research accelerates breakthrough discoveries. This is not a distant vision—generative AI is making it possible today. AI-driven innovations empower higher education leaders to reimagine learning models, reduce administrative burdens, and advance…