Generative AI

Large Language Models (LLMs) are revolutionizing how we interact with technology. But their true potential often unlocks when they break free from their digital sandbox and interact with the real world – fetching live data, triggering actions via APIs, or using specialized software tools. Enter the Model-Context Protocol (MCP) and similar frameworks, designed to be the universal adapter, the “USB-C port,” connecting these powerful models to the vast ecosystem of external tools and data sources. ...

Generative AI is revolutionizing business, offering incredible potential. Yet, for many enterprises, adopting powerful models like those in Azure OpenAI feels like navigating the Wild West. How do you unleash innovation without facing runaway costs, complex security threats, inconsistent usage, and the immense challenge of governing AI responsibly at scale? The answer lies in establishing robust, centralized control. Enter the Azure AI Gateway. It’s absolutely critical to understand this: Azure AI Gateway is not a standalone product. Instead, it refers to a powerful set of capabilities integrated directly into Azure API Management (APIM). Microsoft leverages the mature, battle-tested foundation of APIM to provide a centralized control plane, purpose-built for the unique demands of managing Generative AI workloads within the enterprise. Forget deploying separate gateway software; Azure builds this intelligence into the platform you may already use for API management. ...