Insights

Explore a wealth of information curated by our experts, offering a unique blend of experience and foresight in the rapidly evolving world of Data + Analytics, AI and Automation.

December 10, 2025

Azure Foundry Observability: Monitoring and Tracing

Artificial Intelligence
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Anoop Joshi
December 1, 2025

Operationalizing Teams and SharePoint Copy Link URLs

Automation
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Chris Domino
Origin Brand Mark Dark
November 29, 2025

Microsoft Foundry: SharePoint Knowledge Integration - Part 4: Azure AI Search Tool

Artificial Intelligence
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Chris Domino
Microsoft Foundry: SharePoint Knowledge Integration - Deep Dive 3: Vectorization

Microsoft Foundry: SharePoint Knowledge Integration - Deep Dive 3: Vectorization

Artificial Intelligence
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Chris Domino
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Microsoft Foundry: SharePoint Knowledge Integration - Deep Dive 2: Ingestion

Microsoft Foundry: SharePoint Knowledge Integration - Deep Dive 2: Ingestion

Artificial Intelligence
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Chris Domino
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Curiosity drives us to create and innovate, and human evolution is a prime example of how we are constantly learning from the past, to engineer a better future.
August 9, 2024

The New Age of Testing AI Applications

The New Age of Testing AI Applications
Artificial Intelligence
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Tina Bhansali
Software testing is going through rapid evolution with AI, automation, DevOps, and cyber-security. As AI applications become more advanced, the old testing methods have to evolve to tackle the unique challenges associated with, among others, the unpredictability of AI, explainability, bias, and continuous learning.
November 21, 2025

Azure Foundry Observability: Monitoring and Tracing

Azure Foundry Observability: Monitoring and Tracing
Artificial Intelligence
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Anoop Joshi
In this post, I will show you the basics of configurating monitoring and tracing for your Azure AI Foundry projects via Application Insights.
November 21, 2025

Operationalizing Teams and SharePoint Copy Link URLs

Operationalizing Teams and SharePoint Copy Link URLs
Automation
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Chris Domino
In this post, I'll show you how to reliably download the content behind cryptic M365 share links using C# and Microsoft Graph instead of (too much) URL string manipulation.
November 21, 2025

Microsoft Foundry: SharePoint Knowledge Integration - Part 4: Azure AI Search Tool

Microsoft Foundry: SharePoint Knowledge Integration - Part 4: Azure AI Search Tool
Artificial Intelligence
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Chris Domino
In the final post in the series, this will show the step by step out of the box way to connect an Azure AI Search tool to a Microsoft Foundry agent.
November 29, 2025

Microsoft Foundry: SharePoint Knowledge Integration - Deep Dive 3: Vectorization

Microsoft Foundry: SharePoint Knowledge Integration - Deep Dive 3: Vectorization
Artificial Intelligence
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Chris Domino
Here we get into the weeds on what put the "AI" in "Azure AI Search" - including all the details to programmatically configure and deploy your index, indexer, data source, and skillset to feed your data to Microsoft Foundry agents.
November 29, 2025

Microsoft Foundry: SharePoint Knowledge Integration - Deep Dive 2: Ingestion

Microsoft Foundry: SharePoint Knowledge Integration - Deep Dive 2: Ingestion
Artificial Intelligence
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Chris Domino
Let's write some code! This will detail the custom C# API that synchronizes SharePoint and Azure AI Search as well as sets the table for a fully deployable search topology using Azure OpenAI for vectorization.
November 29, 2025

Microsoft Foundry: SharePoint Knowledge Integration - Deep Dive 1: Extraction

Microsoft Foundry: SharePoint Knowledge Integration - Deep Dive 1: Extraction
Artificial Intelligence
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Chris Domino
This will discuss how to use Power Automate to extract SharePoint metadata and send it to a custom ASP.NET Core API to be enriched for Azure AI Search chunking and vectorization.
November 29, 2025

Microsoft Foundry: SharePoint Knowledge Integration - Part 3: The Hard Way

Microsoft Foundry: SharePoint Knowledge Integration - Part 3: The Hard Way
Artificial Intelligence
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Chris Domino
Here we get into the details of "The Hard Way" architecture and discuss the high level Azure components and system security with Entra.
November 26, 2025

Microsoft Foundry: SharePoint Knowledge Integration - Part 2: The Easy Way

Microsoft Foundry: SharePoint Knowledge Integration - Part 2: The Easy Way
Artificial Intelligence
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Chris Domino
This will show the step by step out of the box way to connect a SharePoint tool to a Microsoft Foundry agent. Additionally, I use this opportunity to discuss how the new Foundry experience differs from (and greatly improves upon) the AI user experience.
November 24, 2025

Microsoft Foundry: SharePoint Knowledge Integration

Microsoft Foundry: SharePoint Knowledge Integration
Artificial Intelligence
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Chris Domino
This blog series will present two options for how to send your Foundry AI agents to SharePoint college for some document knowledge.
November 21, 2024

ODi 2025

ODi 2025
Analytics
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Alex Gasick
The Optimizing Digital Insight (ODi) Conference, hosted annually by the Insight Digital Lab in partnership with DePaul University iD Lab, brings together professionals from Fortune 500 companies.
September 16, 2025

AI’s Last Mile Problem Part 2: What To Do About It

AI’s Last Mile Problem Part 2: What To Do About It
Artificial Intelligence
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Micah Swigert
Organizations that intentionally nurture this cycle—through training, sharing stories, and investing in connective infrastructure—are the ones most likely to see AI move from hype to habit.
September 6, 2025

Azure Document Intelligence: Chunking Strategies for Reliable Results

Azure Document Intelligence: Chunking Strategies for Reliable Results
Artificial Intelligence
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Bhuvaneshwar Solanki
Origin Digital can work with you to build a production-grade version. Let us know your document domain (contracts, invoices, reports, forms, among others) and the stack you’re using, and we’ll partner together.
September 6, 2025

Azure AI Foundry: Automatically Provision With A Default Project

Azure AI Foundry: Automatically Provision With A Default Project
Artificial Intelligence
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Chris Domino
At Origin, we help companies move from experimentation to execution – unlocking the full potential of platforms like Azure AI Foundry to create measurable business impact.
September 6, 2025

AI’s Last Mile Problem

AI’s Last Mile Problem
Artificial Intelligence
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Micah Swigert
To solve your last mile problem and dig into the opportunities and practical solutions that will define the next chapter of AI adoption at your organization contact us at hello@origindigital.com.
August 9, 2024

Azure AI Foundry: Your Complete AI Factory

Azure AI Foundry: Your Complete AI Factory
Artificial Intelligence
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Jason Sears
Azure AI Foundry represents a comprehensive ecosystem designed for enterprise AI development, balancing sophisticated capabilities with accessibility for rapid prototyping.
April 24, 2025

Data + AI Summit 2025 Recap

Data + AI Summit 2025 Recap
Analytics
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Alex Gasick
Databricks isn’t slowing down. They’re doubling down on their mission to democratize data and AI for every enterprise, not just through vision, but through relentless product innovation.
April 22, 2024

Databricks & SAP A Game-Changing Collaboration for Data-Driven Enterprises

Databricks & SAP A Game-Changing Collaboration for Data-Driven Enterprises
Analytics
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Alex Gasick
Origin is uniquely positioned to help businesses navigate this transformative integration between SAP and Databricks to drive growth and maintain a competitive edge.
April 22, 2024

The Rise of Global Capability Centers (GCCs)

The Rise of Global Capability Centers (GCCs)
Automation
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Jagmohan Singh Rathore
At Origin, we believe that a well-structured Global Capability Center (GCC) can be a game-changer for businesses looking to scale efficiently.
January 7, 2024

Origin Achieves Microsoft Solution Partner Designations

Origin Achieves Microsoft Solution Partner Designations
Artificial Intelligence
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Alex Gasick
Origin has achieved Microsoft’s Data & AI, and Digital & App Innovation Solution Partner designations, reflecting their expertise in guiding enterprises on adopting Microsoft Data, Cloud, and AI capabilities for business transformation.
August 9, 2024

WOW.. HOW.. NOW... The AI Journey!

WOW.. HOW.. NOW... The AI Journey!
Artificial Intelligence
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Jobin Ephrem
The journey from "WOW" to "HOW" to "NOW" highlights the evolution of AI from awe-inspiring potential to practical, game-changing solutions.
September 11, 2024

ODI 2024

ODI 2024
Artificial Intelligence
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Alex Gasick
DePaul students and Technology and Business Executives get together for a day of learning, networking, and sharing best practices on the latest in technology innovation and how that is transforming the business world.
August 9, 2024

Your business is more ready for AI than you think

Your business is more ready for AI than you think
Artificial Intelligence
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Brandon Barnett
Leveraging Large Language Model technologies on proprietary data is not only feasible but can be initiated with the data resources already at hand.
June 17, 2024

Building an Enterprise Generative AI Application:

Building an Enterprise Generative AI Application:
Artificial Intelligence
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Alex Gasick
Building an enterprise Generative AI application is a multifaceted process involving strategic planning, robust infrastructure, and iterative development. By focusing on these key components, enterprises can harness the power of Generative AI to drive innovation, efficiency, and growth.
January 7, 2024

Data + AI Summit recap

Data + AI Summit recap
Artificial Intelligence
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Alex Gasick
Databricks has long championed a clear mission: democratize data and AI, helping every company transition into a Data + AI enterprise.
May 22, 2024

Choosing the Right AI Model

Choosing the Right AI Model
Artificial Intelligence
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Aaron Starkston
For organizations looking to leverage the power of Phi-3, GPT-4o, or DBRX in their specific industry, our team of experts are here to help. Contact us today if you’d like to learn more about integrating these models into your workflows, maximizing efficiency, and achieving your AI-driven goals.
April 22, 2024

In AI, Bigger is Not Always Better

In AI, Bigger is Not Always Better
Artificial Intelligence
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Nick White
Not all data problems can be solved with AI. Not all AI opportunities should use a foundation model. Not all foundation model use cases should use the most powerful version available.

A Data Company

A Data Company
Analytics
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Alex Gasick
Becoming a data company is a journey, but the rewards are substantial. Origin can help you navigate this path and unlock the power of data to dominate your market.
January 7, 2024

Composing an AI Revolution

Composing an AI Revolution
Artificial Intelligence
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Nick White
The path to composable AI begins by aligning AI capabilities with business outcomes, defining an AI product roadmap, and creating an AI factory
January 7, 2024

5 key strategies for enterprise success

5 key strategies for enterprise success
Artificial Intelligence
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Ross Freedman
These strategies serve as a solid foundation to successfully integrate AI into enterprise operations positioning them for success.
January 7, 2024

Treat data as a product

Treat data as a product
Analytics
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Nick White
Achieving value with Data & AI is complex. We believe when you treat data as a product, you can succeed and avoid common setbacks.
January 7, 2024

Think big, start small with AI

Think big, start small with AI
Artificial Intelligence
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Nick White
There is a tendency to jump to building AI solutions before getting the house in order. Think Big but start small will help increase the success rate.
December 12, 2025

The New Age of Testing AI Applications

The New Age of Testing AI Applications
Artificial Intelligence
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Tina Bhansali
Software testing is going through rapid evolution with AI, automation, DevOps, and cyber-security. As AI applications become more advanced, the old testing methods have to evolve to tackle the unique challenges associated with, among others, the unpredictability of AI, explainability, bias, and continuous learning.
December 11, 2025

Azure Foundry Observability: Monitoring and Tracing

Azure Foundry Observability: Monitoring and Tracing
Artificial Intelligence
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Anoop Joshi
In this post, I will show you the basics of configurating monitoring and tracing for your Azure AI Foundry projects via Application Insights.
December 1, 2025

Operationalizing Teams and SharePoint Copy Link URLs

Operationalizing Teams and SharePoint Copy Link URLs
Automation
Origin Brand Mark Dark
Chris Domino
In this post, I'll show you how to reliably download the content behind cryptic M365 share links using C# and Microsoft Graph instead of (too much) URL string manipulation.
“AI cannot replace human qualities like creativity, empathy, and judgment. Instead, AI will amplify our human capabilities and help cultivate our creative spirit.”
— Satya Nadella,  CEO - Microsoft