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What does the development of AI in Azure mean for your software-driven company?

As a software company, you're constantly looking for ways to optimize processes and improve products.

Did you know that Azure offers Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities?

By using AI in Azure, you can make software applications smarter and more efficient, improving business processes and providing more value to customers.

In this article, we will tell you about the latest developments of AI in Azure and what benefits it brings to your business.

Published: 24 April 2023

What is AI and Azure?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) enables machines to perform tasks that require human intelligence, such as speech recognition, recognizing facial expressions and making decisions based on data.

Azure is a cloud computing platform that allows companies to use various services such as databases, storage, analytics and AI. Microsoft has been experimenting with AI for Azure for some time, but recently there have been new developments.

 

How do AI and Azure work together?

Azure offers several AI services that allow companies to easily integrate AI functionalities into their existing software applications. For example, Azure Cognitive Services offers a quick and easy integration of features, such as speech recognition and image analysis. You can also use Azure Machine Learning to build and implement models to help you to make better decisions. 

 

Recent AI development in Azure: ChatGPT

A recent addition to Azure's AI services is ChatGPT. ChatGPT is an NLP model developed by OpenAI. Recently, it became available for use in Azure. ChatGPT is known as one of the most advanced models in the field of NLP (neurolinguistic programming) and ChatGPT is able to understand and respond to chatbots and virtual assistants. A huge development that could provide opportunities for your business.

 

What are the benefits of AI and Azure for your business?

We distinguish several benefits of AI in Azure: 

1. Automation of business processes

AI in Azure allows allows automation of business processes. Think for example of automatically processed invoices or recognized deviations in production processes. Leading to shorter lead times and lower costs. Intercept can advise you on the implementation of automation in your processes. 

2. Improved decision-making

Another benefit of AI in Azure is that it enables you to make data-driven decisions. Since you have more data and are better able to analyze this data, it enables you to better predict, for instance, the demand for your products or services. You are able to more quickely identify where improvements can be made in your operational management. Intercept can support you further in this process with smart data analysis and visualization.

3. ChatGPT benefits

As mentioned before, ChatGPT can understand and respond to chatbots and virtual assistants, making great strides in the development of AI-driven customer service and problem solving. For a software-driven company this presents numerous opportunities. For example, you can improve your customer service or develop smart chatbots that can solve common problems. Are you curious about the possibilities of ChatGPT? Our cloud experts are happy to support you.

 

Challenges when implementing AI in Azure

There are also challenges when implementing AI in Azure. For example, it can be complicated to collect and analyze the right data. In addition, employees often have to get used to the new way of working, and AI implementations as ChatGPT are not yet flawless.

 

Getting started with AI and Intercept

Intercept can help you overcome these challenges. We have experience implementing AI and Azure in different companies and know what to look out for. Feel free to contact us for more information and advice.