Azure Cobalt 100-based Virtual Machines are now generally available

By Dustin Ward

Today we are announcing the general availability of the new Azure Cobalt 100-based Virtual Machines (VMs). These VMs run on Microsoft’s first 64-bit Arm-based Azure Cobalt 100 CPU, which has been fully designed in-house. They represent a significant milestone in our journey in designing and building out our cloud infrastructure, with optimization and customization across…

Achieving AI readiness through comprehensive modernization

By Dustin Ward

Generative AI is sending shockwaves through the business world, due in no small part to powerful tools that are transforming how we live and work. As with prior massive paradigm shifts, successful businesses must adapt for the future.  When businesses infuse cutting-edge innovations like AI into their operations, it can drive sustainable, long-term growth, futureproof…

Unlocking next-generation AI capabilities with healthcare AI models

By Dustin Ward

Learn more about how Microsoft is enhancing healthcare with data and responsible AI. Read the latest Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare announcements.  Existing language models have revolutionized how we interact and use powerful AI models for text-based use cases in healthcare. But the practice of modern medicine is chiefly multimodal. Effectively assessing the complete picture of…

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…