AI, or rather GenAI, is on the top of everyone's news feeds from the medical industry to the automotive industry to the tech industry and everything in between, but what does it all mean? Is the hype just hype or is there an actual use case for engineering teams? In this blog post, the question on one method for how you can use AI in Azure will be answered with Azure AI Foundry.
AI is becoming a major part of how modern software gets built. Whether it’s embedded in developer tools, powering search, or automating workflows, AI is already woven into the day-to-day of most organizations. But figuring out how to use it, how to maximize its capabilities, and what tools to trust? That’s the hard part. I’m Aaron Trudeau, a software engineer at Emergent Software. I focus on helping clients evaluate, adopt, and optimize their use of Microsoft’s AI offerings. I work with clients daily to build real solutions, so I’m here to pass on my insights! Microsoft’s ecosystem has grown rapidly in the AI space. In this blog, I’ll walk you through what’s available, how we’re using it, and how you can get started.
The tech world never stands still, and neither does .NET. With the release of .NET 9.0, Microsoft is helping developers push performance boundaries, scalability, and productivity. In my opinion, it’s their best version yet. But how can you maximize on the recent improvements?
Cybersecurity has moved from a backend IT concern to a boardroom-level priority. There has been a 150% increase in cyberattacks linked to nation-state actors and a 442% spike in social engineering attacks between the first and second half of 2024. The question is no longer if your organization will be targeted, but when.
Chances are that your organization is powered by data. In 2025, many companies rely on their data assets as an integral component to business success and longevity. Therefore, having robust, scalable solutions for managing and analyzing their data assets is imperative.
Implementing a robust continuous delivery pipeline is crucial for organizations looking to deliver updates to their Azure SQL databases swiftly and reliably. By combining Azure CLI for resource management, SqlPackage for database deployments, and Azure DevOps multi-stage pipelines for process orchestration, along with features like approvals and artifact management, you can create a flexible, secure, and comprehensive CI/CD solution.
Azure's serverless platform provides developers with a powerful set of tools for building modern web applications without managing underlying infrastructure. At the core of this ecosystem are two key services: Azure Static Web Apps and Azure Functions. These services work together seamlessly to enable the development of full-stack applications that automatically scale based on demand while minimizing operational overhead.
If you’re building a website or web application, you’ve likely encountered the terms Server-Side Rendering (SSR) and Client-Side Rendering (CSR). These two approaches shape how your site loads and performs — and choosing the right one can have a significant impact on user experience and search engine rankings. I’m Kyle O’Donnell, a Senior Software Engineer at Emergent Software, and I’ve worked extensively with both SSR and CSR. In this post, I’ll break down what SSR is, how it compares to CSR, and when it makes sense to use one over the other.
As businesses scale, managing digital content efficiently becomes increasingly complex. Many organizations find themselves constrained by outdated or inflexible content management systems (CMS), making innovation and integration with modern tech stacks challenging. That’s where Umbraco, an open-source CMS built on Microsoft’s .NET framework, stands out.
Crafting efficient and intuitive RESTful APIs is essential for any business looking to streamline operations and deliver seamless digital experiences. This guide dives into best practices for designing and implementing RESTful APIs in Azure, with clear examples and patterns to ensure scalability, maintainability, and usability. Whether you're managing inventory, handling customer data, or optimizing appointment scheduling, these insights will help you build APIs that meet the demands of modern business needs.
Emergent Software offers a full set of software-based services from custom software development to ongoing system maintenance & support serving clients from all industries in the Twin Cities metro, greater Minnesota and throughout the country.
A software development and consulting company serving clients from all industries in the Twin Cities metro, greater Minnesota and throughout the country.
Remittance Address (for checks)
Lockbox 446110
P.O. Box 64762
Saint Paul, MN 55164-0762
Twin Cities Sales Office
333 South Seventh Street
Suite #2090
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Mailing & Shipping Address
400 S 4th St
Ste 410 #33087
Minneapolis, MN 55415-1419
