New AI innovations that are redefining the future for software companies

By Dustin Ward

In our fast-paced digital economy, software development companies—technology-led businesses that build, operate, and sell their own software—are at the forefront of shaping what’s next. With deep technical expertise and modern engineering practices, these companies are key players in driving AI innovation across industries. As businesses look to modernize their apps, migrate to the cloud, and…

Azure AI Foundry: Your AI App and agent factory

By Dustin Ward

Software development is undergoing a transformation. In the old world, building software was a long relay—weeks to plan, months to build, and quarters to launch. In the new world, AI-powered tools turn ideas into prototypes in hours and production solutions in days. To achieve this, developers need an end-to-end platform that seamlessly connects code, collaboration,…

Microsoft named a leader in The Forrester Wave: Public Cloud Platforms, 2024

By Dustin Ward

In 2010, we embarked on a journey to build a cloud platform that would empower organizations globally. In February, we celebrated 15 years of bringing Azure innovation to the world, and today, we celebrate Microsoft again being recognized as a leader in Forrester’s recently published report, The Forrester Wave™: Public Cloud Platforms, Q4 2024. We…

Real-world success with continuous modernization

By Dustin Ward

In my last two blogs, I explored what modernization really means, what it takes, and why it matters for innovations like AI. Then, we walked through an effective modernization approach informed by the Forrester Application Modernization Checklist. So, what does successful modernization look like in the real world? Let’s take a look at three companies…

Unveiling the future of AI innovation for ISVs

By Dustin Ward

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, software companies are at the forefront of innovation. These organizations are uniquely positioned to take advantage of AI-powered solutions to drive growth, enhance customer experiences, and stay ahead of the competition. AI is opening the door to valuable opportunities for software companies by accelerating cloud migration, app modernization, and…