

Find out in this report how the two Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
Each one we've carefully measured ROI and been able to demonstrate significant ROI with them.
The biggest return on investment for me when using Azure AI Foundry is the savings in cost for implementing our own observability, visibility, evaluation, and building our own infrastructure to do proof of concepts.
The playground is where you can deploy the model and test, and guardrails serve as the protection mechanism.
By replacing multiple legacy systems and teams with a single automated platform, organizations see significant cost savings and improved business operations.
For main recipes, there are charges, so by focusing on creating as many callable recipes as possible based on requirements, we can improve cost efficiency for the business.
In my experience, we have seen a return on investment, with results visible within a week.
I evaluate customer service and technical support positively because we have the enterprise license, which allows us to prioritize serious issues, ensuring that Microsoft support responds quickly.
On a scale from one to ten, I would rate customer service and technical support as a nine.
I am receiving full support due to our partnership with Microsoft and because we are in the evaluation phase.
Whenever we faced issues with data volume, the support team helped us by suggesting solutions like breaking the data into chunks.
I reach out to the professional services team or customer success team for technical support, and they provide immediate responses.
Workato's support is robust, featuring first and second-level support.
Azure AI Foundry scales with the growing needs of my organization very well.
The platform expands to all of our needs without us really having to do anything, so scalability is definitely there.
I've had a couple of times where I've had to get to the VP level of Microsoft before I could get the capacity I needed for my customers.
There are scalability limitations with Workato.
Allows dynamic connection switching at runtime.
Even when clients overutilize the product, Workato allows them to continue without interruption, charging accordingly rather than limiting usage.
I have not experienced any downtime, crashes, or performance issues.
Regarding stability and reliability, I've had zero downtime with Azure AI Foundry, and it helps fix itself.
I would assess the stability and reliability of Azure AI Foundry as very good.
Once deployed, solutions do not break, making it more reliable than other solutions like Microsoft Power Automate that often disconnect.
During the initial data loads with large volumes, Workato was unable to handle the data effectively, which indicates stability issues under high loads.
To handle more than 50,000 records, I use scripting actions like Python or JavaScript to process large data in chunks.
Providing data on the internal workings of Azure AI Foundry would help customers like us feel more comfortable adopting it.
What did not work well for us regarding Azure AI Foundry includes the security piece, being able to identify how to deploy to multiple regions, reducing latency, and managing tokens per minute.
With code, you know what the binary result is, but with prompting, it is a lot harder.
The team is actively working on customizing the platform per client requirements and is rapidly releasing features to address these limitations.
Workato struggles with scalability when handling high volumes of data, such as terabytes, requiring chunking for initial data loads.
One area for improvement is the CI/CD pipeline, which lacks a version control system similar to GitHub for easier deployment.
Regarding the pricing, setup cost, and licensing of Azure AI Foundry, I would say it is fair, but I think it gets more expensive.
the pricing, setup costs, and licensing for Azure AI Foundry are very expensive, but still cheaper than hiring an additional position
It was difficult to get an understanding of how we could model out our pricing and cost over time without talking to someone.
Higher volume is less expensive, but in general, it is kind of pricey.
While the upfront cost is high due to task-based pricing, the cost is relatively low in terms of development because Workato provides necessary connectors for integration use cases.
Compared to other iPaaS solutions like Boomi, Workato’s pricing model charges per connection step, which increases the cost.
Some examples of how its features have benefited my organization include ease of access, being able to see what's functioning, what's not functioning, why it's not functioning, and when it stopped functioning, and to maintain visibility on day-to-day operations.
The feature of being able to pick the right models has been the most beneficial for enhancing our customer service because some AI models are more expensive but slower, while others are faster and cheaper, allowing us to pick the right model for the right task that we are trying to solve.
The feature that has been the most beneficial for enhancing customer experience is the one that allows you to compare multiple models to one another and see how they perform against each other.
It allows app-to-app and real-time integrations, which significantly enhance process efficiency.
It comes with pre-built connectors, eliminating the need to write APIs.
The platform's ease of use for connecting to different integrations, like Salesforce and NetSuite, is very beneficial because development isn't necessary, and everything is readily available.

| Company Size | Count |
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| Small Business | 2 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 2 |
| Large Enterprise | 13 |
| Company Size | Count |
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| Small Business | 7 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 6 |
| Large Enterprise | 7 |
Azure AI Foundry harnesses advanced AI technologies to streamline complex tasks across industries, offering cutting-edge solutions that enhance business processes and boost efficiency.
Azure AI Foundry integrates seamlessly into business environments, leveraging AI to transform traditional operations. It supports diverse applications by providing robust machine learning capabilities that drive innovation and enable intelligent automation. Designed to handle large-scale data analytics, it empowers users to make data-driven decisions swiftly and accurately, thereby optimizing resources and workflows.
What are the key features of Azure AI Foundry?Azure AI Foundry is utilized across multiple industries, including finance, healthcare, and manufacturing, where it aids in predictive analytics, patient data management, and supply chain optimization. Its ability to integrate AI-driven insights into everyday operations helps these sectors enhance their efficiency and innovate steadily in dynamic markets.
Named a Leader in iPaaS for Dynamic Integrations by Forrester, Workato is a modern automation and integration platform. With its enterprise-grade capabilities, you can seamlessly integrate and orchestrate workflow automation across cloud and on-premise applications, files and databases without coding.
The Workato team comes from a deep background in building integration products and will continue to expand and change the automation and integration space.
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