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Custom AI App Development on Azure AI Foundry

Off-the-shelf AI rarely fits your exact problem. We build custom AI applications on Azure AI Foundry: copilots grounded in your data, RAG apps, document and knowledge tools, and AI features added to apps you already run.

Digital & AppInnovation Partner
300+Projects
AI-FirstDelivery
100%Retention
Inc. 5000 #749Inc. Regionals #573x Microsoft Partner557% Growth100% Client Retention

Technology We Use

Azure-native AI services and application platforms to ship intelligent products to production.

Azure AI Foundry
Azure OpenAI Service
Azure AI Search (RAG)
AKS and Azure Container Apps
Copilot Studio and Agent Service
Microsoft Entra

Custom AI App Development Services

Off-the-shelf AI rarely fits your exact problem. We build and modernize AI applications grounded in your data.

Custom copilots and RAG apps grounded in your enterprise data
AI-infused product features to modernize existing applications
Document and knowledge AI for search, extraction, and summarization at scale
Responsible-by-design delivery with security, governance, and monitoring built in

Production AI Application Delivery

AI engineering, cloud architecture, and responsible-AI guardrails to take your app from idea to production.

App-Innovation Specialists

A Microsoft designation in Digital and App Innovation with proven enterprise delivery experience.

Production-Grade

We ship AI applications that run in production environments, not just demos.

Responsible AI

Security, governance, and monitoring controls are built into every implementation.

End-to-End

Architecture through deployment and ongoing support to keep your AI application evolving with your needs.

Discovery to Launch, End to End

A four-step implementation model designed for scalability, security, and AI-readiness.

01

Discovery

We audit your current environment and identify quick wins and long-term opportunities accelerated by AI tooling.

02

Architecture

Our certified architects design the solution with scalability, security, and AI-readiness built in.

03

AI-Accelerated Build

We build with AI pair-programming, automated testing, and continuous deployment for faster delivery and fewer bugs.

04

Launch & Support

Smooth deployment with minimal downtime, team training, and ongoing managed support.

Why Enterprises Choose ARC

100%

Client Retention Rate

Every client who works with us comes back

300+

Projects Delivered

Since 2013, across 4 industries

3x

Microsoft Designations

Digital & App Innovation, Infrastructure, Data & AI

AI-First

Every Solution Enhanced

AI embedded in every service we deliver

How We Deliver Microsoft AI Foundry

1

Discovery

We audit your current environment and identify quick wins and long-term opportunities. AI tools accelerate the assessment process.

2

Architecture

Our certified architects design the solution with scalability, security, and AI-readiness built in.

3

AI-Accelerated Build

We develop using AI pair-programming, automated testing, and continuous deployment. Faster delivery, fewer bugs.

4

Launch & Support

Smooth deployment with zero downtime, team training, and ongoing managed services.

Client Stories

What Our Clients Say

100% Client Retention
“Al Rafay Consulting was an outstanding partner in developing our internal pipeline tracker. They took a detailed upfront inventory of the team's existing tools and processes, as well as areas our overall system could improve. ARC was extremely communicative throughout the development process and instrumental in the successful launch.”
Adam Goldblatt

Adam Goldblatt

Director, Investments

BioMed Realty

“BioMed Realty engaged ARC 7 years ago originally to kick start an internal SharePoint campaign with the goal of increasing productivity through workflow automation. We've now grown our work with SharePoint into a full blown Business Intelligence platform that has created tremendous efficiency and value for our organization.”
David Hsiao

David Hsiao

Senior Vice President, CIO

BioMed Realty

“When we were looking to design and implement our new website, ARC was an invaluable partner. ARC assisted us in selecting a flexible platform and implementing our design ideas into a website that we can easily manage and update as we grow our business.”
Catherine Hastings

Catherine Hastings

Chief Financial Officer

Innovative Industrial Properties

“Al Rafay Consulting went above and beyond to give us the Event Management tool that we needed to take our organization to the next level. Ali and his team developed an events management platform for San Diego Theatres, sat side by side with us while learning our industry and business model, and through it all exhibited patience, collaboration, and resolve to get it done.”
Kelly Bargabos

Kelly Bargabos

CFO/COO

San Diego Theatres

“Working with ARC over the past 3 years has been nothing short of exceptional. The team has everything that you would look for in a consultant and then some. A vast knowledge of their core business as well as a hunger to learn new industries and skills has proven to be a critical aspect of our partnership.”
Mark Zikra

Mark Zikra

Director of Technology

CA Ventures

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between this and AI agents?
Agents automate tasks; here we build full AI applications and product features. They often combine in the same solution.
Can you add AI to our existing app?
Yes. Modernizing existing applications with AI is a core offering and a common path to faster value.
How do you keep it secure and compliant?
Responsible-AI controls and Azure security patterns are part of every build from architecture through operations.
How fast to production?
We scope one high-value use case first, then build iteratively toward production with measurable milestones.
Let's Build Something Great

Book an AI app discovery workshop

No obligation. Response within 24 hours. Call 630-946-7863 or email contact@alrafayconsulting.com.

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