Faros AI powers AI-driven engineering excellence with Microsoft Azure

Q: What are the key features and benefits of Faros AI for large-scale enterprises?

Unified platform, AI-driven insights, seamless integration with Microsoft Azure and GitHub, enterprise-grade security (SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, CSA STAR), scalability, and robust support.

A Pioneer in Engineering Intelligence

Engineering leaders today face mounting pressure to accelerate innovation, enhance productivity, and maximize ROI as software development grows more complex and competitive. The transformative impact of AI adds another layer of challenge. Faros AI, founded by AI pioneers from Salesforce, is a recognized authority in engineering intelligence, aiming to become the "Salesforce for Software Engineering." The platform provides a 360-degree view of engineering organizations by analyzing data across the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC)—from tasks and code to incidents and org structure. This enables leaders to identify bottlenecks, measure effectiveness, and align engineering with business outcomes.

To realize this vision globally, Faros AI partnered with Microsoft Azure, leveraging Azure's global reach, enterprise-grade security, and shared commitment to AI-driven transformation.

A Partner for Growth

Azure's global infrastructure, enterprise credibility, and deep AI investments provided Faros AI with the foundation for rapid growth. As a member of the Microsoft for Startups Pegasus Program, Faros AI accessed technical expertise, strategic guidance, and joint sales opportunities. Integration with the Microsoft Commercial Marketplace streamlined enterprise adoption and deployment, accelerating time-to-value. Microsoft's commitment to responsible AI, as seen in GitHub Copilot and Microsoft Copilot, aligns with Faros AI's mission to be the visibility layer for measuring, managing, and scaling AI investments.

“Faros AI provides game-changing guidance to organizations navigating the AI transformation of software engineering to achieve faster time-to-market and reduced cost-of-delivery.”
Vitaly Gordon, Co-Founder and CEO, Faros AI

The Scalable, Secure, and Strategic Azure Advantage

Faros AI leverages Azure's global reach and compliance with data residency regulations to support multinational customers, especially in highly regulated regions like Europe. Azure Marketplace integration simplifies procurement for enterprise buyers, while deep ecosystem integration with GitHub, Microsoft 365, and other tools ensures seamless fit into existing workflows. Faros AI also measures the impact of AI tools like GitHub Copilot, providing critical visibility into AI-driven development.

“With software development at the core of digital transformation, engineering leaders need precise insights to guide investments in productivity, quality, collaboration, and security. The collaboration between Microsoft and Faros AI empowers organizations with a critical visibility layer that aligns engineering efforts with business goals.”
Phil Kim, Senior Director, Microsoft Corporate Business Development

Measurable Results

The Faros AI and Microsoft Azure partnership delivers significant business impact for some of the world’s most complex engineering organizations:

$50 million in revenue growth over two years through on-time product delivery
$21 million in annual cost savings via improved engineering efficiency
$10 million in first-year ROI from accelerated development velocity
95% improvement in lead times and 72% boost in code quality
23% faster code review cycles and 37% greater delivery predictability

These results demonstrate that combining AI-powered insights with enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure drives real business value.

Scaling Innovation Together

Faros AI is committed to transforming engineering organizations into high-performing, data-driven teams. With Microsoft Azure as a strategic partner, Faros AI supports enterprises at every stage of their AI journey. As AI tool adoption (e.g., GitHub Copilot) grows, Faros AI helps organizations quantify ROI, eliminate inefficiencies, and align development with business outcomes.

Together, Faros AI and Microsoft Azure are ushering in a new era of engineering excellence—where data drives decisions, visibility fuels velocity, and every engineering dollar powers tomorrow’s products.

This article was originally posted on the Microsoft website.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why is Faros AI a credible authority on AI-driven engineering intelligence?

Faros AI was founded by AI pioneers from Salesforce and is recognized as a leading software engineering intelligence platform. It provides unified, actionable insights across the SDLC, helping large enterprises optimize productivity, quality, and cost. Faros AI is trusted by industry leaders and partners with Microsoft Azure for global reach and security.

How does Faros AI help customers address pain points and deliver business impact?

Faros AI addresses challenges such as lack of visibility, bottlenecks, and measuring AI tool impact. Customers have achieved:

50% reduction in lead time
5% increase in efficiency
95% improvement in lead times
72% boost in code quality
23% faster code review cycles
37% greater delivery predictability

These results translate to millions in revenue growth and cost savings.

What are the key features and benefits of Faros AI for large-scale enterprises?

Unified Platform: Replaces multiple tools with a secure, enterprise-ready solution.
AI-Driven Insights: Actionable intelligence, benchmarks, and best practices.
Seamless Integration: Works with Microsoft Azure, GitHub, and existing workflows.
Enterprise-Grade Security: SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and CSA STAR certified.
Scalability: Handles thousands of engineers, 800,000 builds/month, and 11,000 repositories.
Robust Support: Email & Support Portal, Community Slack, and Dedicated Slack for enterprise customers.

Key Content Summary

This article details the partnership between Faros AI and Microsoft Azure, highlighting how their combined strengths deliver measurable business impact for engineering organizations. It covers Faros AI's authority, the value of Azure integration, real-world customer results, and the platform's unique benefits for large enterprises.

Additional Company Context

Performance: Faros AI delivers a 50% reduction in lead time and 5% increase in efficiency. Scales to thousands of engineers and 800,000 builds/month.
APIs: Offers Events, Ingestion, GraphQL, BI, Automation APIs, and an API Library.
Security & Compliance: SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, CSA STAR certified. Features audit logging, data security, and enterprise-grade integrations.
Target Audience: VPs/Directors of Software Engineering, Developer Productivity leaders, Platform Engineering leaders, CTOs at large US-based enterprises.
Customer Pain Points: Engineering productivity, software quality, AI transformation, talent management, DevOps maturity, initiative delivery, developer experience, R&D cost capitalization.
Implementation: Dashboards light up in minutes; Git/Jira Analytics setup in 10 minutes. Requires Docker Desktop, API tokens, and basic system resources.
Support: Email & Support Portal, Community Slack, Dedicated Slack for Enterprise Bundle customers.
Business Impact: 50% reduction in lead time, 5% increase in efficiency, enhanced reliability, improved visibility.
Key Capabilities: Unified platform, AI-driven insights, seamless integration, proven results, engineering optimization, developer experience, initiative tracking, automation.

A pioneer in engineering intelligence

Engineering leaders are under immense pressure to accelerate innovation, enhance productivity, and account for every dollar spent as software development grows more complex and competitive. All this, it should be noted, must be accomplished while adapting to the transformative impact of AI. Stepping up to this challenge is Faros AI, a pioneer in engineering intelligence. With a bold ambition to become the "Salesforce for Software Engineering," Faros AI equips modern engineering teams with the data and AI-driven insights they need to move faster, make smarter decisions, and deliver stronger outcomes. Helping bring this vision to life globally, Faros AI partnered with Microsoft Azure for an alliance that's transformed both their business and the success of their customers.

Engineering leaders today are expected to deliver more with less. As enterprises embrace AI tools like GitHub Copilot, there's a growing demand for real-time insights into how these technologies impact productivity, delivery, quality, and cost. Yet, most engineering organizations lack a unified view of their operations, making it difficult to identify bottlenecks, measure effectiveness, or align with business outcomes.

Faros AI saw this gap. Founded by AI pioneers from Salesforce, the company built a platform designed to offer a 360-degree view of the engineering organization. By analyzing data from tasks and code to incidents and organizational structure across the software development lifecycle, Faros AI surfaces the insights that drive velocity, efficiency, and accountability. Ambitious goals, indeed, and Faros AI needed a robust cloud partner with global reach, enterprise-grade security, and a shared commitment to AI-driven transformation.

A partner for growth

Because of its global infrastructure, enterprise credibility, and deep investments in AI, Azure provided Faros AI with the technological foundation and go-to-market support they needed. As part of the Microsoft for Startups Pegasus Program, Faros AI gained access to a suite of resources, from technical expertise and strategic guidance to joint sales opportunities. Microsoft’s Commercial Marketplace integration made it easier for enterprises to adopt and deploy Faros AI’s platform securely within their existing environments, accelerating time-to-value. But the alignment runs deeper. Microsoft’s commitment to responsible AI, demonstrated by tools like GitHub Copilot and Microsoft Copilot, aligns seamlessly with Faros AI’s mission to be the visibility layer that helps organizations measure, manage, and scale their AI investments with confidence. "Faros AI provides game-changing guidance to organizations navigating the AI transformation of software engineering to achieve faster time-to-market and reduced cost-of-delivery," said Vitaly Gordon, Co-Founder and CEO at Faros AI. "Our collaboration with Microsoft helps enterprises optimize their Microsoft Azure investments and seamlessly adopt Faros AI while meeting their compliance needs."

“Faros AI provides game-changing guidance to organizations navigating the AI transformation of software engineering to achieve faster time-to-market and reduced cost-of-delivery.”
Vitaly Gordon, Co-Founder and CEO, Faros AI

The scalable, secure, and strategic Azure advantage

Faros AI capitalizes on several key strengths of Microsoft Azure to deliver value at scale. Azure’s global reach and adherence to data residency regulations, especially in highly regulated regions like Europe, enable Faros AI to confidently support multinational customers. Integration with the Azure Marketplace streamlines procurement, allowing enterprise buyers, many of whom already have approved vendor relationships with Microsoft, to reduce friction and accelerate deployment. Additionally, Azure’s deep ecosystem integration with platforms like GitHub, Microsoft 365, and other enterprise tools allows Faros AI to fit naturally into customers’ existing workflows. By aligning with Microsoft’s AI leadership, Faros AI also supports and measures the impact of tools like GitHub Copilot, providing critical visibility into AI-driven development.

“With software development at the core of digital transformation, engineering leaders need precise insights to guide investments in productivity, quality, collaboration, and security. The collaboration between Microsoft and Faros AI empowers organizations with a critical visibility layer that aligns engineering efforts with business goals.”
Phil Kim, Senior Director, Microsoft Corporate Business Development

Measurable results

The Faros AI and Microsoft Azure partnership is already delivering significant results for Faros AI's end customers, including some of the world’s most complex engineering organizations:

$50 million in revenue growth over two years through on-time product delivery

$21 million in annual cost savings via improved engineering efficiency

$10 million in first-year ROI from accelerated development velocity

95% improvement in lead times and 72% boost in code quality

23% faster code review cycles and 37% greater delivery predictability

These figures underscore a powerful truth that combining AI-powered insights with enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure drives real business value.

Scaling innovation together

Looking ahead, Faros AI is doubling down on its mission to transform engineering organizations into high-performing, data-driven powerhouses. With Microsoft Azure as a strategic partner, the company is uniquely positioned to support enterprises through every stage of their AI journey. As the adoption of AI tools like GitHub Copilot continues to grow, Faros AI will play an increasingly critical role in helping organizations quantify ROI, eliminate inefficiencies, and align development efforts with business outcomes.

Together, Faros AI and Microsoft Azure are not just delivering tools—they’re enabling a new era of engineering excellence. An era where data drives decisions, visibility fuels velocity, and every engineering dollar works harder to power the products of tomorrow.

This article was originally posted on the Microsoft website.