OpenAI and Microsoft have released GPT-5.2-Codex—the latest evolution of the Codex line specifically optimized for software development. With a 400,000 token context window, support for 50+ programming languages, and multimodal capabilities that process code, natural language, images, and diagrams simultaneously, Codex 5.2 represents a step-change in AI-assisted development. Available through Azure AI Foundry and GitHub […]
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EF Core 10: Vector Search, LeftJoin/RightJoin, and Full-Text Search on Cosmos DB
Entity Framework Core 10, released alongside .NET 10, introduces features that position it as a first-class choice for AI-powered applications. The headline addition—vector search support—enables semantic similarity queries directly in LINQ, while new LeftJoin/RightJoin operators and Cosmos DB full-text search round out a release focused on modern data access patterns. This comprehensive guide explores each […]
Read more →Kubernetes 1.35: In-Place Pod Resource Updates and AI Model Image Volumes
Kubernetes 1.35, released in January 2026 and now supported on Amazon EKS and EKS Distro, marks a significant milestone in container orchestration—particularly for AI/ML workloads. This release introduces In-Place Pod Resource Updates, allowing you to resize CPU and memory without restarting pods, and Image Volumes, a game-changer for delivering large AI models using OCI container […]
Read more →From AI Pilots to Production Reality: Architecture Lessons from 2025 and What 2026 Demands
A Beginning-of-Year Reflection for Enterprise Architects and Technical Leaders As we step into 2026, it’s worth pausing to reflect on the seismic shifts that defined enterprise architecture in 2025—and the hard lessons learned when AI hype met production reality. What began as breathless excitement around generative AI and LLMs has matured into a more nuanced […]
Read more →2025 in Review: The Infrastructure Readiness Lesson
2025 taught enterprise technology leaders a critical lesson: infrastructure readiness matters more than model capability. This year-end review explores platform engineering, data governance, healthcare AI breakthroughs, and five predictions for 2026.
Read more →Getting Started with Microsoft Foundry Local: Run AI Models On-Device Without the Cloud
Microsoft Foundry Local brings the power of Azure AI Foundry directly to your local device, enabling you to run state-of-the-art AI models without cloud dependencies. Announced at Microsoft Build 2025 and continuously enhanced since, Foundry Local represents a paradigm shift in how developers can build AI-powered applications—with complete data privacy, zero API costs, and offline […]
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