Azure Foundry
Build, deploy and govern AI applications securely within a unified Microsoft Azure platform.
Accelerate AI development with Azure Foundry
Azure Foundry (also known as Microsoft Foundry or Azure AI Foundry) is a unified platform within Microsoft Azure that enables organisations to build, test and deploy AI applications at scale.
It brings together advanced models, foundation models and industry specific models with powerful Foundry tools including Azure AI Studio, Azure AI Search, Azure Speech and Azure Machine Learning. Through a single unified portal and Foundry control plane, organisations can manage multiple projects under one parent resource, simplifying cost management and reducing operational overhead.
Azure Foundry supports the full AI development lifecycle – from exploring and comparing models, to fine tune, customise models and deploy models securely using Azure Container Apps. With broad language support, seamless hosting and flexible frameworks that streamline development, it enables developers and data scientists to build generative AI applications, AI apps and intelligent agents using the Foundry Agent Service and Microsoft Agent Framework.
Built-in responsible AI controls, fleet wide monitoring and rich Microsoft Defender capabilities help organisations govern AI apps, mitigate harmful content and ensure organisations gain fleetwide security across their Azure subscription.
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Why Zenzero?
Comprehensive Azure & AI expertise
Zenzero is a Microsoft Solutions Partner with extensive experience across Microsoft Azure, Azure AI services and enterprise AI development. Our multidisciplinary team includes data scientists, cloud architects, security specialists and application experts who understand how to design and manage a secure, scalable Foundry project from end to end.
We support the full AI development lifecycle – from selecting and comparing foundation models to fine tune, customise models and deploy models within your Azure subscription.
Secure governance & responsible AI
Security and responsible AI are embedded from the outset. We help you govern AI apps using the Foundry control plane, implement fleet wide monitoring and leverage rich Microsoft Defender capabilities to ensure organisations gain fleetwide security.
Our approach helps mitigate harmful content, manage API key access, enforce cost management controls and maintain compliance across multiple projects – all while reducing operational overhead.
Integration across your ecosystem
Azure Foundry is most powerful when connected to your wider technology estate. We integrate AI applications with Microsoft Fabric, existing business systems and other underlying services, ensuring AI models operate within the right business context.
From building agents using the Foundry Agent Service and Microsoft Agent Framework to deploying generative AI applications with seamless hosting via Azure Container Apps, we ensure your AI capabilities deliver measurable business impact.
Built for scale & long-term value
We design flexible frameworks that streamline development and enable AI at scale. Whether you are exploring industry specific models, building AI apps or upgrading advanced models over time, we ensure performance is optimised and your billing model aligns with long-term growth.
Our focus is simple: enable AI securely, empower agents effectively and deliver business impact through well-governed, enterprise-ready AI solutions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure Foundry?
Azure Foundry is a unified platform within Microsoft Azure that enables organisations to build, deploy and govern AI applications across the full AI development lifecycle.
What can we build with Azure Foundry?
You can build generative AI applications, AI apps, advanced AI solutions and intelligent agents using foundation models and the Foundry Agent Service.
How does Azure Foundry support governance?
It includes responsible AI controls, cost management tools, fleet wide monitoring and security features powered by Microsoft Defender to help govern AI apps effectively.
Can Azure Foundry integrate AI solutions into our existing business systems?
Yes. Azure Foundry integrates with Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft 365, Azure services and other underlying business systems. This ensures AI solutions operate within the correct business context while maintaining secure cloud access and cost management controls.
Is Azure Foundry suitable for organisations new to AI apps?
Yes. Azure Foundry supports organisations at every stage of AI maturity. Whether you are piloting your first AI apps or scaling enterprise-wide AI solutions, the platform provides flexible frameworks and development tools to support secure growth.
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