Drasi: Microsoft’s newest open-source project simplifies change detection and reaction in complex systems

By Dustin Ward

Drasi is a new data processing system that simplifies detecting critical events within complex infrastructures and taking immediate action tuned to business objectives. Developers and software architects can leverage its capabilities across event-driven scenarios, whether working on Internet of Things (IoT) integrations, enhancing security protocols, or managing sophisticated applications. The Microsoft Azure Incubations team is…

Microsoft launches latest Azure virtual machines optimized for AI supercomputing, the ND H200 v5 series 

By Dustin Ward

The need for scalable and high-performance infrastructure continues to grow exponentially as the AI landscape advances. Our customers rely on Azure AI infrastructure to develop innovative AI-driven solutions, which is why we are delivering new cloud-based AI-supercomputing clusters built with Azure ND H200 v5 series virtual machines (VMs) today. These VMs are now generally available…

Announcing new products and features for Azure OpenAI Service including GPT-4o-Realtime-Preview with audio and speech capabilities

By Dustin Ward

We are thrilled to announce the public preview of GPT-4o-Realtime-Preview for audio and speech, a major enhancement to Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service that adds advanced voice capabilities and expands GPT-4o’s multimodal offerings. This milestone further solidifies Azure’s leadership in AI, especially in the realm of speech technology. Azure’s legacy in this space has been long-established…

Announcing fine-tuning for customization and support for new models in Azure AI 

By Dustin Ward

AI has revolutionized the way we approach problem-solving and creativity in various industries. From generating realistic images to crafting human-like text, these models have shown immense potential. However, to truly harness their power, customization is key. We are announcing new customization updates on Microsoft Azure AI including: General availability of fine-tuning for Azure OpenAI Service…

Developer insights: Building resilient end-to-end security

By Dustin Ward

Cybersecurity is more than just a technical requirement for any organization; it’s essential for survival. Like the delicate balance of a coral reef, our digital ecosystems must adapt and strengthen to withstand evolving threats. Corals face threats like bleaching from temperature changes, pollution, and disease. Similarly, digital ecosystems battle sophisticated cyberattacks, ransomware, and evolving malware.…