Microsoft’s Azure AI Foundry now includes Claude 4.5 from Anthropic, along with regional models from Mistral and Cohere, expanding its multi-model platform strategy.
Azure AI Foundry Growth
- 11K+ models available in the catalog
- +80% API usage growth
- 80% of Fortune 500 use Foundry
- 1.5K net new customers this quarter
Multi-Model Strategy
The addition of Claude alongside GPT models reflects enterprise demand for model flexibility. Microsoft notes that customers “expect to use multiple models based on cost, latency, and performance requirements.”
Enterprise Deployments
Real deployments built on Foundry include:
- Alaska Airlines: Natural language flight search
- BMW: Design cycle acceleration
- Land O’Lakes: Precision farming for co-op members
- Symphony.AI: CPG industry optimization
Competitive Implications
More than 1,500 Microsoft customers are now dual-sourcing between providers, validating Microsoft’s platform approach over single-model lock-in.
For a deeper strategic analysis, read Microsoft In The AI Stack on The Business Engineer.









