Microsoft Events’ presentation at Ignite explores Nasdaq Boardvantage’s secure, AI-driven board operations using Azure PostgreSQL, Microsoft Foundry, and modern cloud architecture.

AI-Driven Governance for Nasdaq Boardvantage with Azure PostgreSQL and Microsoft Foundry

Speaker(s): Charles Feddersen, Mohsin Shafqat

Overview

Nasdaq Boardvantage, trusted by nearly half of Fortune 100 companies, is architected for secure, intelligent board operations. This session details how open-source databases on Azure and Microsoft Foundry enable scalable, resilient, and advanced AI capabilities to support regulated enterprises.

Key Topics

  • Azure Database for PostgreSQL & MySQL: Backbone for secure data management and integration.
  • Microsoft Foundry and Azure AI Foundry: Empower agentic AI operations including smart document summarization and automated meeting minutes.
  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS): Supports orchestrating microservices and scaling AI solutions efficiently.
  • API Management: Enables robust integration and security across applications.

AI-Powered Features

  • Smart Document Summarization: Leverages AI models deployed through Foundry to extract and summarize information from complex board materials.
  • Automated Meeting Minutes: AI matches agenda sections to relevant data, facilitating the generation of compliant, informative minutes.
  • Hybrid Search with PG Vector: Enables efficient document retrieval and search functionality in PostgreSQL.

Technical Architecture Highlights

  • Fan-In Fan-Out Orchestration: Addresses challenges in microservices management by combining multiple inputs and distributing outputs efficiently; implemented with Azure Functions.
  • Chat Assistant Architecture: Integrates Azure Functions, vector databases, and agentic AI for interactive features.
  • Prompt Flow for AI Stability: Tackles determinism and hallucination in AI output using Azure AI Foundry’s Prompt Flow tooling.

Compliance & Security

  • Deep discussion of regulatory compliance, data privacy, and confidential information handling with Azure’s native controls and open-source flexibility.

Further Resources

Session Info: BRK137 Level: Advanced (300)

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