Microsoft Events presents a session at Ignite 2025 where Vivek Bhatnagar and Joshua Huang show SMBs how to quickly implement AI using Azure, including Foundry Templates and marketplace solutions.

Unlock Your First AI Solution with Microsoft Azure and UnifyCloud

Session: OD1210 | Speakers: Vivek Bhatnagar, Joshua Huang | Microsoft Ignite 2025

For small and medium businesses (SMBs), integrating AI is now a priority rather than a distant aspiration. This session from Microsoft Ignite 2025 provides two straightforward paths to adopt AI innovations using Azure:

Key Approaches

1. Building an AI Solution with Foundry Templates

   • Learn to create a functional AI solution in minutes using Azure Foundry Templates.
   • Includes a practical demo starting with cloning a GitHub repository into Azure Cloud Shell.
   • Resource management walkthrough, including cleaning up resources efficiently with the azd down command.

2. Deploying Marketplace AI Solutions

   • Step-by-step demonstration deploying ‘Cloud Atlas’ via the Microsoft Marketplace.
   • Overview of configuring and launching pre-built AI solutions from trusted partners.

Demonstrations

• Cloning GitHub Repository into Azure Cloud Shell: Shows how to set up project scaffolding and get started quickly.
• Resource Cleanup with ‘azd down’: Best practices for managing Azure resources post-deployment.
• Accessing and Deploying Cloud Atlas: Finds, configures, and deploys a trusted AI solution from the Microsoft Marketplace.
• Exploring AI Guardian Dashboard: Visualizes AI deployment health and manages vulnerability fixes.
• AI Factory Deployment Generation: Uses the AI Factory to generate custom deployment assets and configurations for operational efficiency.

Session Value

Attendees gain:

• Direct, actionable demos for two entry-level AI adoption strategies
• Exposure to both build-from-scratch and buy-from-marketplace options
• Practical insights leveraged for SMBs looking for rapid results
• Resources for ongoing learning via Ignite's on-demand content

Learn more at Microsoft Ignite

Speakers: Vivek Bhatnagar, Joshua Huang

Target Audience: Small and Medium Businesses, IT leaders, developers new to Azure AI solutions.

Session Level: Foundational (100)