Azure

Azure is Microsoft’s cloud computing platform that provides infrastructure, platform, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions for building, deploying, and managing applications and data. As a major cloud provider, Azure serves organizations across various industries and supports a wide range of use cases.

Azure AI Services provides dedicated tools for artificial intelligence development and machine learning. These services include capabilities for model training, deployment, and management, enabling developers to integrate AI functionalities into their applications.

The platform supports retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) workflows through integration with Foundry. This combination allows organizations to leverage Azure’s cloud infrastructure alongside specialized AI tools to enhance data retrieval and generation processes.

Source Notes

• 2026-04-23: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njb4cmA7hY0 (Azure AI for RAG with Foundry) on Azure Innovation Station channel with Kirk
• 2026-04-14: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXTuxKdzZrI (tutorial for creating an AI Agent using Agentic RAG in Microsoft Azure) on Azure Innovation Station channel

Related Concepts

• Agentic RAG
• Retrieval-Augmented Generation
• Foundry