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Webinar
Building Trustworthy AI Apps - Security Safety and Privacy
Explore a framework for mitigating the risks of building AI applications and create stable foundation for business success.
Guide
Select the Right AI Model
Get expert guidance to choose the right Azure AI Foundry model, optimize costs, and set a foundation for long-term AI success.
White paper
Unlocking Business Value with Fine Tuning
Learn how to fine-tune pre-trained language models on your domain-specific data with Azure AI Foundry.
Analyst report
Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud-Native Application Platforms
Microsoft was named a leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud-Native Application Platforms.
White paper
Modern Analytics, AI, and Governance at Scale
Discover how a framework to overcome data silos and governance challenges build a unified analytics and AI ecosystem.
Analyst report
Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
Microsoft was named a leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
Guide
Your Intelligent Data Strategy for AI
Develop a long-term data strategy that powers AI initiatives, turning intelligent insights into action to drive business outcomes.
White paper
Unified Analytics for Data-Driven Innovation
See how to break down silos, simplify data, and unlock AI-driven insights using Microsoft Fabric.
Analyst report
Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Desktop as a Service
Microsoft was named a leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Desktop as a Service
Analyst report
Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud Database Management Systems
Microsoft was named a leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Database Management Systems
Case study
Winning with AI Four stories of intelligent app success
Learn how Docusign, Mars, BMW, and Air India streamlined operations, enhanced experiences, and accelerated innovation with AI.
Case study
A Leader's Guide to Building High-Impact Generative AI Apps
Get insights from leading organizations to navigate AI adoption and build generative AI apps that boost efficiency, innovation, and experience.
White paper
The Democratic Data Revolution: Real-Time Insights for All
Explore strategies and examples for enabling secure, self-service real-time data access to improve decisions and drive growth.
Analyst report
Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Strategic Cloud Platform Services
Microsoft was named a leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Strategic Cloud Platform Services
Analyst report
The Total Economic Impact™ Of Migrating To Microsoft Azure For AI-Readiness
Find out how migrating to Azure infrastructure empowers organizations to use AI in more ways than they anticipated.
White paper
Gartner Emerging Tech: Customer Trust is a Barrier to Agentic AI Adoption
Get insights and recommendations on how to build user confidence in agentic AI offerings.
Analyst report
The Forrester Wave™: Public Cloud Platforms, Q4 2024
Microsoft was named a leader in The Forrester Wave: Public Cloud Platforms, Q4 2024
Analyst report
Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud-Native Application Platforms
Microsoft was named a leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud-Native Application Platforms
Analyst report
Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Integration Platform as a Service
Microsoft was named a leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Integration Platform as a Service
Analyst report
The Forrester Wave™: DevOps Platforms, Q2 2025
Microsoft was named a leader in The Forrester Wave: DevOps Platforms, Q2 2025
Analyst report
The Forrester Wave™: Serverless Development Platforms, Q2 2025
Microsoft was named a leader in The Forrester Wave: Serverless Development Platforms, Q2 2025
White paper
Maximize Data Value: Preparing your Data for AI Transformation
See how to prepare data for AI and machine learning to unlock accurate predictions, actionable insights, and greater business value.
Analyst report
The Business Value of Migrating and Modernizing IT Estate with Microsoft Azure
See how Azure migration and modernization boost agility, increase ROI, and unlock faster innovation and developer productivity.
Analyst report
Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Container Management
Microsoft was named a leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Container Management
White paper
IDC White Paper: Exploring the Benefits of Cloud Migration and Modernization
Discover the top benefits of migrating and modernizing apps in the cloud.
White paper
Unlocking Business Value with Fine Tuning
Learn how to fine-tune pre-trained language models on your domain-specific data with Azure AI Foundry.
Analyst report
The Total Economic Impact™ Of Migrating To Microsoft Azure For AI-Readiness
Find out how migrating to Azure infrastructure empowers organizations to use AI in more ways than they anticipated.
White paper
Get the best results from Windows Server, SQL Server, and .NET on Azure
See how migrating Windows Server and SQL Server workloads to Azure unlocks cost savings, hybrid flexibility, security, and AI innovation.
Analyst report
The Business Value of Migrating and Modernizing IT Estate with Microsoft Azure
See how Azure migration and modernization boost agility, increase ROI, and unlock faster innovation and developer productivity.
Guide
Migrating and Modernizing Your IT Estate: Cloud Transformation in Azure
Build your cloud transformation strategy with practical frameworks that drive agility, cost savings, security, and AI-enabled innovation.
Guide
VMware on Azure: Migration and Modernization Planning Guide
Learn how to migrate VMware to Azure and modernize infrastructure, reducing risk and costs while optimizing performance.
White paper
SAP on the Microsoft Cloud: Real Stories of Digital Transformation Success
See how to increase agility, efficiency, and scalability by migrating SAP workloads to Azure like these four organizations.
Case study
Winning with AI Four stories of intelligent app success
Learn how Docusign, Mars, BMW, and Air India streamlined operations, enhanced experiences, and accelerated innovation with AI.
Guide
A Leader's Guide to Building High-Impact Generative AI Apps
Get insights from leading organizations to navigate AI adoption and build generative AI apps that boost efficiency, innovation, and experience.
White paper
The Democratic Data Revolution: Real-Time Insights for All
Explore strategies and examples for enabling secure, self-service real-time data access to improve decisions and drive growth.
White paper
Gartner Emerging Tech: Customer Trust is a Barrier to Agentic AI Adoption
Get insights and recommendations on how to build user confidence in agentic AI offerings.
Guide
Select the Right AI Model
Get expert guidance to choose the right Azure AI Foundry model, optimize costs, and set a foundation for long-term AI success.
Analyst report
Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Integration Platform as a Service
Microsoft was named a leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Integration Platform as a Service
White paper
Maximize Data Value: Preparing your Data for AI Transformation
See how to prepare data for AI and machine learning to unlock accurate predictions, actionable insights, and greater business value.
White paper
Modern Analytics, AI, and Governance at Scale
Discover how a framework to overcome data silos and governance challenges build a unified analytics and AI ecosystem.
Analyst report
Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
Microsoft was named a leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
Guide
Your Intelligent Data Strategy for AI
Develop a long-term data strategy that powers AI initiatives, turning intelligent insights into action to drive business outcomes.
Analyst report
Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Desktop as a Service
Microsoft was named a leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Desktop as a Service
Analyst report
Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud Database Management Systems
Microsoft was named a leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Database Management Systems
Case study
Winning with AI Four stories of intelligent app success
Learn how Docusign, Mars, BMW, and Air India streamlined operations, enhanced experiences, and accelerated innovation with AI.
Guide
A Leader's Guide to Building High-Impact Generative AI Apps
Get insights from leading organizations to navigate AI adoption and build generative AI apps that boost efficiency, innovation, and experience.
White paper
The Democratic Data Revolution: Real-Time Insights for All
Explore strategies and examples for enabling secure, self-service real-time data access to improve decisions and drive growth.
Guide
Select the Right AI Model
Get expert guidance to choose the right Azure AI Foundry model, optimize costs, and set a foundation for long-term AI success.
White paper
Unlocking Business Value with Fine Tuning
Learn how to fine-tune pre-trained language models on your domain-specific data with Azure AI Foundry.
Analyst report
Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud-Native Application Platforms
Microsoft was named a leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud-Native Application Platforms
Analyst report
The Forrester Wave™: DevOps Platforms, Q2 2025
Microsoft was named a leader in The Forrester Wave: DevOps Platforms, Q2 2025
Analyst report
The Forrester Wave™: Serverless Development Platforms, Q2 2025
Microsoft was named a leader in The Forrester Wave: Serverless Development Platforms, Q2 2025
Analyst report
Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
Microsoft was named a leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
Analyst report
Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Desktop as a Service
Microsoft was named a leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Desktop as a Service
Analyst report
Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Integration Platform as a Service
Microsoft was named a leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Integration Platform as a Service
Analyst report
The Forrester Wave™: DevOps Platforms, Q2 2025
Microsoft was named a leader in The Forrester Wave: DevOps Platforms, Q2 2025
Analyst report
The Forrester Wave™: Serverless Development Platforms, Q2 2025
Microsoft was named a leader in The Forrester Wave: Serverless Development Platforms, Q2 2025
Analyst report
Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Container Management
Microsoft was named a leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Container Management
White paper
Edge Meets Cloud: A New Era Of Scalability And Security
Explore survey insights from 600+ leaders showing why unifying cloud and edge operations is key to security, scalability, and efficiency.
Analyst report
Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure
Microsoft was named a leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure
Analyst report
Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Strategic Cloud Platform Services
Microsoft was named a leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Strategic Cloud Platform Services
Analyst report
The Total Economic Impact™ Of Migrating To Microsoft Azure For AI-Readiness
Find out how migrating to Azure infrastructure empowers organizations to use AI in more ways than they anticipated.
White paper
Get the best results from Windows Server, SQL Server, and .NET on Azure
See how migrating Windows Server and SQL Server workloads to Azure unlocks cost savings, hybrid flexibility, security, and AI innovation.
Analyst report
The Business Value of Migrating and Modernizing IT Estate with Microsoft Azure
See how Azure migration and modernization boost agility, increase ROI, and unlock faster innovation and developer productivity.
White paper
Edge Meets Cloud: A New Era Of Scalability And Security
Explore survey insights from 600+ leaders showing why unifying cloud and edge operations is key to security, scalability, and efficiency.
White paper
IDC White Paper: Exploring the Benefits of Cloud Migration and Modernization
Discover the top benefits of migrating and modernizing apps in the cloud.
Guide
Migrating and Modernizing Your IT Estate: Cloud Transformation in Azure
Build your cloud transformation strategy with practical frameworks that drive agility, cost savings, security, and AI-enabled innovation.
Guide
VMware on Azure: Migration and Modernization Planning Guide
Learn how to migrate VMware to Azure and modernize infrastructure, reducing risk and costs while optimizing performance.
White paper
SAP on the Microsoft Cloud: Real Stories of Digital Transformation Success
See how to increase agility, efficiency, and scalability by migrating SAP workloads to Azure like these four organizations.
Analyst report
The Forrester Wave™: Public Cloud Platforms, Q4 2024
Microsoft was named a leader in The Forrester Wave: Public Cloud Platforms, Q4 2024
Analyst report
Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure
Microsoft was named a leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure
White paper
Secure the Shift: Navigating Security Challenges in Migration and Modernization
Get practical advice for embedding security in your migration from day one to avoid setbacks, simplify operations, and accelerate innovation.
Analyst report
Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud Database Management Systems
Microsoft was named a leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Database Management Systems
White paper
Get the best results from Windows Server, SQL Server, and .NET on Azure
See how migrating Windows Server and SQL Server workloads to Azure unlocks cost savings, hybrid flexibility, security, and AI innovation.
White paper
Edge Meets Cloud: A New Era Of Scalability And Security
Explore survey insights from 600+ leaders showing why unifying cloud and edge operations is key to security, scalability, and efficiency.
Guide
Migrating and Modernizing Your IT Estate: Cloud Transformation in Azure
Build your cloud transformation strategy with practical frameworks that drive agility, cost savings, security, and AI-enabled innovation.
Guide
VMware on Azure: Migration and Modernization Planning Guide
Learn how to migrate VMware to Azure and modernize infrastructure, reducing risk and costs while optimizing performance.
Analyst report
The Forrester Wave™: Public Cloud Platforms, Q4 2024
Microsoft was named a leader in The Forrester Wave: Public Cloud Platforms, Q4 2024
Analyst report
Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure
Microsoft was named a leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure
Webinar
Building Trustworthy AI Apps - Security Safety and Privacy
Explore a framework for mitigating the risks of building AI applications and create stable foundation for business success.
Guide
Your Intelligent Data Strategy for AI
Develop a long-term data strategy that powers AI initiatives, turning intelligent insights into action to drive business outcomes.
White paper
Gartner Emerging Tech: Customer Trust is a Barrier to Agentic AI Adoption
Get insights and recommendations on how to build user confidence in agentic AI offerings.
White paper
Get the best results from Windows Server, SQL Server, and .NET on Azure
See how migrating Windows Server and SQL Server workloads to Azure unlocks cost savings, hybrid flexibility, security, and AI innovation.
White paper
Better on Azure: Maximizing the power of Linux and PostgreSQL workloads
See how migrating Linux and PostgreSQL workloads to Azure boosts AI innovation, strengthens security, cuts costs, and scales globally.
Analyst report
Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Container Management
Microsoft was named a leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Container Management
White paper
SAP on the Microsoft Cloud: Real Stories of Digital Transformation Success
See how to increase agility, efficiency, and scalability by migrating SAP workloads to Azure like these four organizations.
Brief
6 Ways to Protect Against Cloud Security Threats
Uncover today’s top cloud security risks and get six proactive strategies with tools to strengthen protection against evolving threats.
White paper
Secure the Shift: Navigating Security Challenges in Migration and Modernization
Get practical advice for embedding security in your migration from day one to avoid setbacks, simplify operations, and accelerate innovation.
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