What Microsoft Foundry Provides for Building AI Agents

The service brings together the key capabilities needed to build and run AI agents without having to manage every technical detail yourself:

• Tools work automatically – Agents can use tools, search information, process files, run code, and connect to other services when needed.
• Conversations stay connected – The service keeps track of conversation context, making it easier to build agents that can handle ongoing interactions.
• A wide range of tools – Built-in and external tools allow agents to do much more than simply generate text.
• Choice of AI models – Different models can be selected depending on the required capabilities, speed, and cost.
• Security built in – Data protection, secure authentication, and content safety features are integrated into the platform.
• Flexible data storage – Data can be managed by the platform or stored in your own Azure storage.
• Monitoring and troubleshooting – Built-in tracing makes it easier to understand what an agent is doing and identify problems.