Azure EA for OpenAI Services

An Azure EA for OpenAI Services is a Microsoft enterprise agreement that allows organizations to access Azure OpenAI Services under the cost-effective structure of an Azure Enterprise Agreement. It provides access to advanced AI models like GPT-4 and DALL-E with enterprise-grade security, compliance, and integration with other Azure services.

• Context:
  • It can (typically) offer discounted access to OpenAI Models.
  • It can (often) include enterprise-grade features such as security, compliance, and data privacy, ensuring alignment with organizational standards.
  • ...
  • It can integrate seamlessly with other Azure services, allowing for a unified infrastructure across AI, storage, and compute resources.
  • It can provide cost savings through reserved capacity via Provisioned Throughput Units (PTUs), ideal for predictable workloads, or Pay-As-You-Go for flexible usage.
  • It can simplify management by consolidating AI services under a single agreement with centralized billing, cost tracking, and access control through the Azure portal.
  • It can support enterprise deployments by offering private networking options and ensuring regional data residency.
  • It can include access to Microsoft’s Responsible AI tools, providing safeguards for content filtering and compliance with AI ethics guidelines.
  • ...
• Example(s):
  • Azure EA for OpenAI Services, 2023 – Launched to provide scalable, secure, and cost-effective AI models to enterprises under the Azure EA framework.
  • Azure EA for OpenAI Services, 2024 – Enhanced support for the latest GPT-4 models, with expanded integration options and improved cost management tools.
  • ...
• Counter-Example(s):
  • Pay-As-You-Go Azure OpenAI services, offering flexible pricing without long-term commitments but at higher per-usage costs.
  • Azure OpenAI Services under CSP, where customers access the services via a Cloud Solution Provider without direct EA benefits such as cost predictability and centralized management.
• See: Azure OpenAI Services, Microsoft Enterprise Agreement, Azure EA Pricing, GPT-4, Azure Cost Management.

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2024

• Perplexity
  • Azure OpenAI Service is an enterprise-grade offering that provides access to OpenAI's powerful language models through Microsoft's Azure cloud platform. Here are the key aspects of Azure OpenAI Service for enterprise customers:
  • Features and Capabilities
    • Access to advanced AI language models like GPT-4, GPT-3.5-Turbo, and DALL-E12
    • Enterprise-grade security, compliance, and data privacy12
    • Integration with other Azure services and tools2
    • Regional availability and private networking options3
    • Responsible AI content filtering and safeguards3
  • Licensing and Access
    • You need an existing Azure subscription (Enterprise Agreement, Microsoft Customer Agreement, or Cloud Solution Provider)1
    • Access is provided through the standard Azure portal and resource management interfaces1
    • Most models are available without requiring a separate application process3
  • Pricing Model
    • Azure OpenAI Service offers two pricing options:
      • Pay-As-You-Go: Flexible pricing based on actual usage
      • Provisioned Throughput Units (PTUs): Reserved capacity for predictable workloads2
  • Enterprise Benefits
    • For enterprise customers, Azure OpenAI Service provides:
      • Integration with existing Azure infrastructure and security controls
      • Compliance with enterprise standards and regulations
      • Centralized management and cost allocation capabilities4
      • Options for private networking and regional data residency3
  • Getting Started
    • To implement Azure OpenAI Service in an enterprise environment:
      • Set up an Azure account and subscription if not already in place
      • Provision Azure OpenAI Service resources through the Azure portal
      • Configure access controls and networking as needed
      • Integrate the Azure OpenAI Service with your applications using the provided APIs or SDKs
  • Citations

[1] https://licenseq.com/azure-openai-service-an-introduction/
[2] https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/products/ai-services/openai-service/
[3] https://learn.microsoft.com/ru-ru/azure/ai-services/openai/overview
[4] https://github.com/Azure/enterprise-azureai
[5] https://www.private-ai.com/en/2024/01/09/openai-vs-azure-openai/
[6] https://community.openai.com/t/process-for-azure-openai-signup/267916
[7] https://www.procure.fyi/blogs/what-are-azure-openai-enterprise-products-and-how-much-do-they-cost
[8] https://community.openai.com/t/open-ai-licences-for-our-enterprise-customers/381951?page=2

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