Azure OpenAI Service is FedRAMP High
As part of our ongoing effort to deliver the latest AI innovations to our government customers, our team is proud to share the most recent announcement:
Azure OpenAI Service is now approved as a service within the FedRAMP High Authorization for Azure Government. This means that agencies requiring FedRAMP High Authorization can now access these leading AI capabilities within their Azure Government tenant, enabling secure and responsible access to the latest AI technologies while maintaining strict security and compliance requirements.
GPT-4o is now available as part of Azure OpenAI Service for Azure Government and included as part of this latest FedRAMP High Authorization. GPT-4o, engineered for speed and efficiency, is a ground-breaking, multimodal OpenAI model that integrates text, vision, and audio capabilities to transform how users interact with large language models through more natural and engaging experiences.
Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 GCC High and DOD targeting Summer 2025
In addition to these exciting updates, we are thrilled to share that Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 GCC High and DOD environments have a target General Availability (GA) date of Summer 2025. This target date is contingent on US Government authorization. Copilot for Microsoft 365 will bring the power of AI to our GCC High and DOD environments, enabling public sector leaders to use advanced AI capabilities to enhance their productivity and mission outcomes. Copilot provides a range of features designed to meet the unique needs of our government customers, including advanced data analysis, automated document generation, and intelligent task management.
Potential use cases for Copilot for Microsoft 365 in the GCC High and DOD environments include:
Enhanced Decision Making, where Copilot can analyze large volumes of data to provide actionable insights and recommendations, helping government agencies make more informed decisions.
Streamlined Operations, where Copilot can automate routine tasks and workflows, freeing up valuable time and resources for more strategic initiatives.
Improved Collaboration, where Copilot can facilitate better communication and collaboration among team members, enabling more efficient and effective project management.
By leveraging the power of AI, Copilot for Microsoft 365 will help our government customers achieve their mission objectives more efficiently and effectively.
Get started with Azure OpenAI Service today in Azure Government by reaching out to you Microsoft account team, or channel partner and discuss how you can start implementing Azure OpenAI Service in your environment workflows. By making Azure OpenAI Service available in the Azure Government cloud, Microsoft remains committed to enabling government transformation with AI. Along with delivering innovations that help drive missions forward, we make AI easy to procure, easy to access, and easy to implement. Microsoft is committed to delivering more advanced AI capabilities across classification levels in the coming months.
We look forward to continuing to support our government customers with the latest AI innovations and helping them achieve their mission objectives. Stay tuned for more updates on Copilot for Microsoft 365 and other exciting developments in the world of AI for government.
Also see the GA update for Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 GCC here: https://aka.ms/M365CopilotGCCBlog
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