Azure Cognitive Services
Azure Cognitive Services is a collection of cloud-based AI services and APIs from Microsoft that enable developers to add intelligent features to applications without requiring deep machine learning expertise. It provides pre-built models for vision, speech, language, decision-making, and search capabilities that can be easily integrated into applications. These services are hosted on Microsoft Azure and offer scalable, enterprise-ready AI solutions.
Developers should use Azure Cognitive Services when they need to quickly implement AI capabilities like image recognition, natural language processing, or speech-to-text without building custom ML models from scratch. It's particularly valuable for enterprise applications requiring reliable, scalable AI services with enterprise-grade security and compliance features. Common use cases include chatbots, document analysis, content moderation, and accessibility features in applications.