Cognition developed an AI engineer that transforms enterprise software with Microsoft Azure

Cognition needed a scalable, enterprise-ready platform to support its AI software engineer and enable integration with developer tools and go-to-market support for large customers like Visma.

Cognition chose Microsoft Azure for its enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure, seamless integration with GitHub tools, and joint go-to-market support to deliver and scale Devin across large organizations undergoing app modernization and cloud migration.

By deploying Azure, Cognition enabled up to 2× developer productivity, cut project costs by 50%, and accelerated app modernization for enterprises like Visma, driving faster delivery, improved satisfaction, and strong ROI.

Cognition is redefining the future of software engineering with a bold vision and groundbreaking technology. Founded in 2024 by Scott Wu, Walden Yan, and Steven Hao, this applied AI lab is on a mission to revolutionize how software is built. Leading the charge is "Devin," the world’s first autonomous AI software engineer, designed to work alongside human developers or operate independently. As Cognition continues to push the boundaries of innovation, its partnership with Microsoft Azure is key to scaling its transformative solutions across the enterprise landscape.

From the start, Cognition’s vision for Devin was ambitious: an AI agent capable of end-to-end engineering, from scoping and execution to testing and iteration. But delivering such a powerful tool to enterprise customers required more than advanced models and smart interfaces. Cognition needed a platform that could meet the demanding infrastructure needs of large-scale enterprises, support integration with the existing software development lifecycle, and open the door to joint go-to-market efforts.

Enter Microsoft Azure.

An empowering partnership with Microsoft Azure

Microsoft Azure's comprehensive cloud platform is known for its enterprise-grade infrastructure, powerful developer tools, and seamless integrations with Microsoft's broader ecosystem. For AI-focused companies like Cognition, Azure offers a scalable, secure, and developer-friendly environment to bring cutting-edge solutions to market. Cognition selected Azure as its cloud partner for two key reasons:

Enterprise-Ready Infrastructure: Azure’s robust environment made it easy to support complex infrastructure needs for customers like Visma—a 2 billion Euro fintech company based in Norway, undergoing large-scale app modernization and cloud migration efforts.
Go-to-Market Collaboration: Azure enabled deep sales and technical collaboration with Microsoft’s Sales and Black Belt teams, creating new opportunities to bring Devin into the enterprise fold through the Microsoft commercial marketplace distribution and joint outreach.

When Devin met Azure

"At Cognition we love working with partners like Visma and Microsoft who provide the expertise and tools to accelerate value from Devin. Devin only gets better when combined with great humans and access to tools like Copilot and Azure," explains David Morse, Cognition VP of Enterprise. Cognition’s integration with Azure goes far beyond basic cloud hosting. Devin works hand-in-hand with Microsoft’s ecosystem, including GitHub Copilot and Azure’s native developer tools like .NET migration utilities. Together, these solutions form a powerful triad for enterprise software modernization.

Take the case of Visma. Faced with the high costs and long timelines of migrating legacy .NET and PHP applications to the cloud, Visma turned to the combined power of GitHub Copilot, Azure utilities, and Devin. The result? A 50% reduction in project costs, faster delivery timelines, and a dramatic increase in developer productivity, up to 2x in some scenarios.

“At Cognition we love working with partners like Visma and Microsoft who provide the expertise and tools to accelerate value from Devin. Devin only gets better when combined with great humans and access to tools like Copilot and Azure.”

David Morse, VP of Enterprise, Cognition

An impact felt across cost savings and market growth

The integration of Devin into enterprise workflows isn’t just about speeding up code. It’s a fundamental shift in how software gets built. Devin’s ability to operate autonomously and asynchronously allows engineering teams to scale their efforts exponentially. For Visma, this translated into:

50% reduction in engineering costs
2x increase in developer productivity
Up to 10x improvement on complex modernization projects
Faster time-to-market and improved customer satisfaction
Better software and API performance
Improved developer engagement (+16 eNPS)

These improvements are not theoretical. They are driving meaningful business results, from greater market share to more efficient R&D investments.

Scaling innovation together

Cognition and Microsoft Azure are only beginning to tap into the full potential of their partnership. With Devin already in use by engineers at Microsoft and enterprise customers worldwide, their collaboration is set to grow even stronger. Upcoming initiatives will focus on scaling their joint solution across additional industries, deepening integration with other Azure services, and unlocking new levels of productivity in software development.

Devin is more than just a tool; that much is clear. It marks a shift in how engineering teams operate. By enabling AI agents to execute thousands of tasks in parallel, Devin empowers human developers to concentrate on high-level innovation and system design. As Cognition continues to push the boundaries of what's possible, Microsoft Azure remains an essential partner in transforming that vision into an enterprise-ready, scalable reality. Together, they’re not just revolutionizing software development, they’re helping shape the future of work.