Proactive Agents, Open Models & Secure Research Environments on Azure

Discover how Agentic AI is transforming collaboration, why OpenAI’s first open-source model matters, and how to build compliant research environments — all within Azure’s evolving ecosystem.

The shift from reactive chatbots to proactive AI partners is accelerating. Microsoft’s latest releases reveal a clear trajectory: interoperable agents, open model flexibility, and enterprise-grade security. Here’s what you need to know:

1️⃣ Agentic AI: Beyond Prompt-Response to Proactive Partnership

What if your AI could think ahead? Agentic AI represents the fundamental shift from:
➡️ Reactive assistants → Proactive collaborators
➡️ Single prompts → Multi-step reasoning
➡️ Static workflows → Dynamic adaptation

Key enablers: Semantic Kernel, Azure AI Foundry, and frameworks with memory, planning, and human-in-the-loop capabilities.

→ Transform customer service, research, and operational workflows
Explore the collaboration revolution →

2️⃣ Deploy OpenAI’s First Open-Source Model on AKS