Front Royal, VA, June 30, 2025 – Ask Sage, Inc., a Generative AI provider focused on government and regulated industries, is announcing the deployment of an enterprise AI environment for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) at Impact Level 5 (IL5). Developed in collaboration with Microsoft, this offering uses Microsoft Azure’s FedRAMP Highand IL5-authorized cloud and includes access to Azure AI Foundry’s advanced models such as Open AI’s GPT-4o and the reasoning o-series. The deployment also includes multimodal capabilities like Whisper for speech recognition and Text-to-Speech, as well as other tools available through Azure—supporting the Army’s broader digital transformation objectives.The Army Enterprise offering, hosted on Azure Government,provides DoD-wide access to Ask Sage’s comprehensive product suite, enabling military teams, government agencies, and contractors to securely adopt Generative AI at scale. With funded consumption, any DoD entity can immediately use the platform’s capabilities, accelerating mission-critical operations across the defense ecosystem.

Key Features and Capabilities Comprehensive   ‍

1. Comprehensive AI Models: The deployment includes all Azure OpenAI models in Azure AI Foundry, ensuring flexibility and extensibility for diverse use cases. Multi-modal capabilities such as text-to-speech and speech-to-text enhance operational efficiency and communication.‍
2. Ask Sage Product Suite
   
   • Chat: AI-powered conversational interface for streamlined communication and task automation, including the ability to ingest custom DoD data at CUI.
   • Connectors and plugins: Brings the ability to connect to DoD data lakes, databases in real time, and automate time consuming tasks.
   • ATO In a Box: Streamlines the Authority to Operate (ATO) process for DoD systems.
   • CMMC In a Box: Facilitates compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements.
   • Acquisiton In a Box: Accelerates acquisition processes, including drafting RF Is, RFPs, and scope of work documents.
   • Deep Agent Research: The first AI agent capable of researching both web-based and enterprise Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) data,  revolutionizing intelligence and decision-making workflows.
3. Scalability: Designed to support millions of users, the platform ensures seamless adoption across the DoD and Defense Industrial Base.
4. Future Expansion: The Army is actively working on deploying the platform at Impact Level 6 (IL6) for classified operations, with rollout expected in the coming weeks.

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"This milestone represents a transformative leap in the Department of Defense's ability to harness the power of Generative AI securely and at scale. By combining Ask Sage's cutting-edge Generative AI capabilities with Microsoft's trusted Azure Government platform, we are empowering the DoD to accelerate mission-critical operations, enhance decision-making, and drive innovation across the defense ecosystem. This is just the beginning of what Generative AI can achieve for our nation's security and operational excellence."

— Nicolas Chaillan, Founder and CEO of Ask Sage.

DoD-Wide Impact

The IL5 tenant unlocks innovative capabilities for the DoD, enabling secure adoption of Generative AI across all branches, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and other defense agencies. By leveraging Ask Sage’s platform, teams can accelerate software development, automate cybersecurity testing, streamline acquisition processes, and enhance data analysis—all while maintaining the highest levels of security and compliance.

Microsoft’s Commitment to DoD Innovation

Azure Government, the first hyperscale cloud services platform awarded DoD IL5 Provisional Authorization, provides the secure foundation for this deployment. With FedRAMP High and IL5 compliance, Azure helps ensure that Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and National Security Systems (NSS) are protected under stringent security standards.

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“Artificial Intelligence will play an ever-increasing role across a range of national security operations,” said Leigh Madden, Vice President, National Security at Microsoft. “Our collaboration with Ask Sage to deliver innovative generative AI capabilities across the Army enterprise will enable our Soldiers to do more, faster and with greater insights than ever before. We are honored to support this critical mission.”

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For more information or to schedule a product demo of AskSage’s Generative AI platform, please visit www.asksage.ai.

About Ask Sage, Inc.

Ask Sage, Inc. is a leading provider of Generative AI solutions, specifically designed to meet the needs of the public sector, defense industrial base, and commercial enterprises. Offering a wide range of both commercial and open-source Large Language Models (LLMs), our platform is technology agnostic, enabling teams to leverage the best tools and models that suit their needs. With robust security features, the ability to handle a wide range of data types, and enhanced integrations, Ask Sage, Inc. is the go-to solution for organizations seeking to optimize their operations and harness the power of AI.

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