Developer insights Archives - Microsoft for Startups Blog http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/tag/developer-insights/ Startup insight and inspiration Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:33:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.5 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/cropped-Microsoft-favicon_rgb-1-32x32.png Developer insights Archives - Microsoft for Startups Blog http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/tag/developer-insights/ 32 32 Three architecture decisions behind PONS’s legal AI platform on Microsoft Azure  http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/three-architecture-decisions-behind-ponss-legal-ai-platform-on-microsoft-azure/ Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=5748 Building AI for regulated industries requires clear boundaries around data, infrastructure, and compliance. Explore three architecture decisions behind PONS’s legal AI platform on Microsoft Azure and what other startups can learn from them.

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]]> How to deploy Fireworks AI on Microsoft Foundry: A startup architecture blueprint http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/how-to-deploy-fireworks-ai-on-microsoft-foundry-a-startup-architecture-blueprint/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=5648 Learn how AI-native startups can deploy Fireworks AI models on Microsoft Foundry using a practical architecture built for cost control, flexibility, and scale.

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]]> Architecture beats models: A startup’s guide to speed and scale on Azure http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/architecture-beats-models-a-startups-guide-to-speed-and-scale-on-azure/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=5601 Learn why AI app architecture often has a bigger impact on performance than model choice. Explore practical strategies for reducing latency, improving scalability, and controlling costs when building AI applications on Azure.

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]]> Microsoft Build 2026: 5 top announcements every startup should know http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/microsoft-build-2026-5-top-announcements-every-startup-should-know/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=5466 Microsoft Build 2026 introduced new updates for AI startups, including model choice, trusted data grounding, Marketplace discovery, and Microsoft for Startups benefits to help founders build, scale, and reach customers faster.

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]]> Microsoft Build 2026 sessions every startup should attend http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/microsoft-build-2026-sessions-every-startup-should-attend/ Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=5140 Microsoft Build 2026 is just around the corner and this year's event is packed with content for every role on a startup team; from AI-focused hands-on labs to lightning talks and deep-dive breakout sessions on agentic AI, custom model deployment, and multi-agent frameworks.

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]]> From writing code to supporting work: How AI is reshaping startup teams http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/from-writing-code-to-supporting-work-how-ai-is-reshaping-startup-teams/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=5028 AI is reshaping how startups build and scale, moving from writing code to supporting real work across systems, teams, and infrastructure.

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]]> Turn your Startup credits into momentum with GitHub, AKS, and AI models http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/turn-your-startup-credits-into-momentum-with-github-aks-and-ai-models/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/turn-your-startup-credits-into-momentum-with-github-aks-and-ai-models/#respond Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000 If you’re building a startup, Startup credits often show up early in your journey.

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]]> http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/turn-your-startup-credits-into-momentum-with-github-aks-and-ai-models/feed/ 0 The Golden Path: How startups can build, deploy, and monetize AI agents on Microsoft Azure http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/the-golden-path-how-startups-can-build-deploy-and-monetize-ai-agents-on-microsoft-azure/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/the-golden-path-how-startups-can-build-deploy-and-monetize-ai-agents-on-microsoft-azure/#respond Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=4706 Discover the Golden Path—a practical blueprint for startups to create, launch, and scale AI agents on Microsoft Azure.

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]]> http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/the-golden-path-how-startups-can-build-deploy-and-monetize-ai-agents-on-microsoft-azure/feed/ 0 How Overcut builds secure, enterprise‑ready agentic workflows on Azure http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/how-overcut-builds-secure-enterprise-ready-agentic-workflows-on-azure/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/how-overcut-builds-secure-enterprise-ready-agentic-workflows-on-azure/#respond Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000 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-ready-agentic-workflows-on-azure/feed/ 0 Plansom uses Microsoft’s Foundry SDKs to bring result management into Microsoft Teams http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/plansom-uses-microsofts-foundry-sdks-to-bring-result-management-into-microsoft-teams/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/plansom-uses-microsofts-foundry-sdks-to-bring-result-management-into-microsoft-teams/#respond Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000 Microsoft Azure AI powers Plansom Agent in Teams—helping leaders set SMART goals, automate follow-through, and track progress effortlessly.

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