Amit Svarzenberg, Author at Microsoft for Startups Blog http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog Startup insight and inspiration Wed, 04 Mar 2026 01:27:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/cropped-Microsoft-favicon_rgb-1-32x32.png Amit Svarzenberg, Author at Microsoft for Startups Blog http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog 32 32 How Overcut builds secure, enterprise‑ready agentic workflows on Azure http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/how-overcut-builds-secure-enterprise%e2%80%91ready-agentic-workflows-on-azure/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/how-overcut-builds-secure-enterprise%e2%80%91ready-agentic-workflows-on-azure/#respond Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=4719 Modern enterprises rely on an increasingly complex software delivery stack, spanning ticketing and planning tools, Git platforms, CI systems, and cloud infrastructure.

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]]> http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/how-overcut-builds-secure-enterprise%e2%80%91ready-agentic-workflows-on-azure/feed/ 0 Enterprise readiness for startups: Build, scale, and earn trust on Microsoft Azure http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/enterprise-readiness-for-startups-build-scale-and-earn-trust-on-microsoft-azure/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/enterprise-readiness-for-startups-build-scale-and-earn-trust-on-microsoft-azure/#respond Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=4659 Discover the six pillars of enterprise readiness for startups and learn how Microsoft Azure helps you scale securely and earn trust faster.

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]]> http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/enterprise-readiness-for-startups-build-scale-and-earn-trust-on-microsoft-azure/feed/ 0 Model Context Protocol (MCP): A new approach for startups building with AI http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/model-context-protocol-mcp-a-new-approach-for-startups-building-with-ai/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/model-context-protocol-mcp-a-new-approach-for-startups-building-with-ai/#respond Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=3877 What if your AI could automatically adapt to new APIs, workflows, and data sources—without you having to rewrite a single line of code? That’s the promise of Model Context Protocol (MCP).

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]]> http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/model-context-protocol-mcp-a-new-approach-for-startups-building-with-ai/feed/ 0 In Case You Missed It: Top Announcements and On-demand Sessions from Microsoft Build 2024 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/in-case-you-missed-it-top-announcements-and-on-demand-sessions-from-microsoft-build-2024/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/in-case-you-missed-it-top-announcements-and-on-demand-sessions-from-microsoft-build-2024/#respond Thu, 30 May 2024 14:58:01 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=1939 Microsoft Build, our flagship developer conference, wrapped up last Thursday. From the opening keynote from Satya Nadella to over 55 product announcements, our team has gone through them all and curated the top announcements and on-demand sessions for startup founders.

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]]> http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/in-case-you-missed-it-top-announcements-and-on-demand-sessions-from-microsoft-build-2024/feed/ 0 How to migrate production ready AI apps to Azure OpenAI Service http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/how-to-migrate-to-azure-openai-service/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/how-to-migrate-to-azure-openai-service/#respond Mon, 21 Aug 2023 22:14:13 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=1448 As a startup in Founders Hub, you can get started with $2,500 of OpenAI credits to begin experimenting with powerful AI models on day one. As you prepare to roll out your solution into production, your available Azure credits (up to $150K) can then be applied towards Azure OpenAI Service.

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]]> http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/how-to-migrate-to-azure-openai-service/feed/ 0 8 steps to building an Azure OpenAI Copilot for your startup http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/8-steps-to-building-an-azure-openai-copilot-for-your-startup/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/8-steps-to-building-an-azure-openai-copilot-for-your-startup/#respond Tue, 27 Jun 2023 14:02:09 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=1379 This is Part 4 of our series on generative AI and Azure OpenAI Service. Click here to read Part 1, which focused on the basics, click here for Part 2, a deep dive into Microsoft Copilot, and click here for Part 3, a deep dive into the new Bing experience.

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]]> http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/8-steps-to-building-an-azure-openai-copilot-for-your-startup/feed/ 0 Innovate and optimize with Generative AI UX for a competitive edge http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/innovate-and-optimize-with-generative-ai-ux-for-a-competitive-edge/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/innovate-and-optimize-with-generative-ai-ux-for-a-competitive-edge/#respond Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:55:34 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=1318 This is Part 3 of our series on generative AI and Azure OpenAI Service. Click here to read Part 1 which focused on the basics, and click here for Part 2, a deep-dive into Microsoft Copilot.

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]]> http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/innovate-and-optimize-with-generative-ai-ux-for-a-competitive-edge/feed/ 0 Hyro revamps AI approach to suit client needs and score competitive edge http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/hyro-revamps-ai-approach-to-suit-client-needs-and-score-competitive-edge/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/hyro-revamps-ai-approach-to-suit-client-needs-and-score-competitive-edge/#respond Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:06:20 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=1293 As demand for AI services grows rapidly, businesses across industries seek to leverage its power to drive innovation and gain a competitive edge.

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]]> http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/hyro-revamps-ai-approach-to-suit-client-needs-and-score-competitive-edge/feed/ 0 Get the most out of generative AI for your startup with Microsoft Copilot http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/get-the-most-out-of-generative-ai-for-your-startup-with-microsoft-copilot/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/get-the-most-out-of-generative-ai-for-your-startup-with-microsoft-copilot/#respond Mon, 15 May 2023 13:55:12 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=1269 This is Part 2 of our series on generative AI and Azure OpenAI Service. Click here to read Part 1 which focused on the basics. Generative AI has the power to revolutionize user experiences, fuel innovation, and boost productivity for your startup.

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]]> http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/get-the-most-out-of-generative-ai-for-your-startup-with-microsoft-copilot/feed/ 0 Innovate faster with generative AI on Azure OpenAI Service http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/innovate-faster-with-generative-ai-on-azure-openai-service/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/innovate-faster-with-generative-ai-on-azure-openai-service/#respond Mon, 08 May 2023 14:00:19 +0000 Looking to take your startup to the next level and create amazing features that utilize artificial intelligence? With access to cutting-edge AI models and tools, Microsoft Azure Open AI Service can help you build next-generation applications capable of incredible things. One of the core features of OpenAI is generative AI.

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