Saidot, a leader in AI governance, has announced a collaboration with Microsoft Azure AI to deliver a comprehensive framework for managing responsible AI use. This partnership introduces new governance tools designed to align AI practices with regulatory standards, fostering collaboration across data science, legal, and business teams.
A Step Toward End-to-End AI Governance
The partnership integrates Saidot’s governance platform with Microsoft Azure AI, enabling organizations to ensure compliance with responsible AI principles. The centerpiece of this collaboration is Saidot’s new Model Catalogue, designed to provide Azure users with tools to embed governance into their AI operations seamlessly.
Key Features Include:
- Model Integration: Import AI models from Azure model registry and connect inventories for better oversight.
- Governance Oversight: Assign ownership, add usage guidelines, and link models to datasets and risks.
- Trigger-Based Actions: Automate governance responses to model changes, risks, or datasets.
This functionality automates manual governance tasks, increases operational efficiency, and ensures models remain compliant and up-to-date.
Industry Leaders Speak on the Collaboration
Meeri Haataja, Co-Founder and CEO of Saidot, emphasized the importance of bridging governance with everyday workflows:
“Many data scientists struggle with integrating their everyday model governance practices with the wider AI risk and compliance management processes. This integration highlights the importance of efficient integration between machine-learning workflows and end-to-end AI governance, enabling the responsible implementation of AI at scale.”
She also highlighted that the collaboration aligns Saidot’s product vision with Microsoft’s.
Veera Siivonen, Co-Founder and CCO of Saidot, spoke about the global impact of the partnership:
“By leveraging our governance platform alongside Microsoft Azure’s AI capabilities, we’re not only making governance practical and efficient but also extending our solution to Microsoft’s global audience. Microsoft’s impressive reach means that we can empower countless organizations to innovate with AI responsibly.”
Integration into Microsoft Azure AI
Starting in December, Microsoft Azure customers will be able to link their model registries with Saidot’s governance tools. The integrated platform offers access to an extensive risk catalog with mitigation recommendations, streamlining AI compliance across single and multi-cloud environments.
Sarah Bird, CPO for Responsible AI at Microsoft, commented on the significance of this collaboration:
“Saidot’s AI Governance Platform helps enterprises and governments manage risk and compliance of their AI-powered systems with efficiency and high quality. By integrating Azure AI with Saidot’s innovative AI governance platform, we’re empowering our customers to achieve greater cross-functional collaboration and enabling them to align their AI solutions with their own principles and regulatory requirements.”
Why This Matters
The collaboration addresses a growing need for responsible AI deployment, particularly as industries increasingly rely on AI-driven solutions. With this integration, Microsoft and Saidot provide a unified governance approach to help organizations tackle compliance challenges effectively, ensuring innovation and safety go hand in hand.
For more information, visit Microsoft Azure AI Blog.
