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Claude Opus 4.8 and Haiku 4.5 Now GA on Azure via Microsoft Foundry

June 29, 2026

Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.8 and Claude Haiku 4.5 are generally available on Azure through Microsoft Foundry, with native Azure authentication, billing, and commitment drawdown support. Enterprise Azure customers can now use Claude models without separate Anthropic contracts.

HOW THIS AFFECTS YOU

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builderYou can deploy Claude Opus 4.8 and Haiku 4.5 within existing Azure tenants using standard Azure auth and billing, removing the need for a separate Anthropic API account.

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founderAzure-committed enterprises can now consume Claude against existing cloud spend, lowering procurement friction and expanding your addressable buyer base if you build on Claude.

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investorAnthropic deepening Azure distribution signals continued cloud hyperscaler alignment and broader enterprise reach, competing directly with OpenAI's Azure presence.

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