Azure AI Foundry: from zero to production

Azure AI Foundry: from zero to production What I cover when a customer asks “we want to build AI applications on Azure, where do we start?” TL;DR: Azure AI Foundry is the unified platform for building AI apps on Azure. Start with Standard PAYGO, use Priority Processing selectively when latency matters but traffic is bursty, and move predictable baseline traffic to PTU when utilization exceeds 60-70%. Use ptucalc.com to model your costs before committing. ...

July 30, 2026 · 10 min · Ricardo Martins

Introduction to AI and Comparing OpenAI with Azure OpenAI

As I embark on my journey of learning about artificial intelligence (AI), I am discovering the fascinating world of large language models (LLMs) and their applications in various technologies. In this article, I aim to share my newfound knowledge and insights with others who are also beginning their journey in AI. We will explore OpenAI, one of the leading organizations in AI research and development, and compare its offerings with Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI service. ...

May 10, 2024 · 3 min · Ricardo Martins