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Skype is a telecommunications application software product that specializes in providing video chat and voice calls between computers, tablets, mobile devices, the Xbox One console, and smartwatches via the Internet and to regular telephones. Skype additionally provides instant messaging services. Users may transmit both text and video messages, and may exchange digital documents such as images, text, and video. Skype allows video conference calls.

Skype

GitHub is is a web-based hosting service for version control using Git. It is mostly used for computer code. It offers all of the distributed version control and source code management (SCM) functionality of Git as well as adding its own features. It provides access control and several collaboration features such as bug tracking, feature requests, task management, and wikis for every project. GitHub offers plans for both private repositories and free accounts which are commonly used to host open-source software projects. As of April 2017, GitHub reports having almost 20 million users and 57 million repositories, making it the largest host of source code in the world. On June 4, 2018, Microsoft announced its intent to acquire GitHub for US$7.5 billion

GitHub

Xbox is a video gaming brand created and owned by Microsoft. It represents a series of video game consoles developed by Microsoft, with three consoles released in the sixth, seventh and eighth generations respectively. The brand also represents applications, streaming services, and an online service by the name of Xbox Live. The brand was first introduced in the United States in November 2001, with the launch of the original Xbox console.

Xbox

Microsoft Corp. engages in the development and support of software, services, devices, and solutions. It operates through the following segments: Productivity and Business Processes, Intelligent Cloud, and More Personal Computing. The Productivity and Business Processes segment is composed of products and services relating to productivity, communication, and information services such as Office Commercial, Office Consumer, LinkedIn, and Dynamics business solutions. The Intelligent Cloud segment consists of public, private, and hybrid server products and cloud services for businesses and developers, as well as enterprise and partner services. The More Personal Computing segment refers to products and services including Windows operating system, Windows cloud services, Surface, HoloLens, personal computer accessories, Xbox hardware, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Microsoft News, and Microsoft Edge. The company was founded by Paul Gardner Allen and William Henry Gates, III in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, WA.

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Microsoft reports robust Q1 2023 earnings, driven by Microsoft Cloud's performance

Microsoft's Q1 2023 showcased strong revenue growth, particularly in the Microsoft Cloud segment. The company's emphasis on AI, customer value, and operating leverage is driving positive results. While facing challenges related to workload optimization and potential AI regulation, Microsoft is well-positioned to capitalize on growth opportunities.

Microsoft reports solid Q2 earnings, focuses on AI innovation

Microsoft's Q2 performance reflects strong revenue growth, particularly in Microsoft Cloud, Azure, Teams, and security business, while facing challenges in the ad market and macroeconomic headwinds.
The company's strengths lie in innovation across various sectors, strong customer loyalty, and a strategic focus on AI integration for competitive advantage.
Opportunities include leveraging AI for innovation, optimizing workloads post-pandemic, and driving growth through value propositions and customer loyalty.

Microsoft reports robust Q3 earnings, eyes Azure growth opportunities

Microsoft's Q3 2023 earnings call showcased strong financial performance, driven by robust revenue growth, commercial bookings, and operating income across key segments.
The company's focus on Microsoft Cloud, Azure's growth, and innovative products like GitHub Copilot and Teams highlights its commitment to customer success and shareholder returns.
While facing challenges in workload optimization and pricing strategies, Microsoft has opportunities to capitalize on Azure's potential, drive innovation, and maximize long-term growth through strategic investments and product enhancements.

Microsoft excels in Q4 with strong cloud growth and operational efficiency

Microsoft's Q4 performance reflects strong revenue growth, operational efficiency, and strategic focus on cloud and AI. While facing challenges in optimizing cloud operations and transitioning gross margins, the company is well-positioned to leverage opportunities in Azure growth and new product demand. Microsoft's diversified revenue streams and leadership in cloud services underpin its resilience and growth potential.

Microsoft reports robust Q1 earnings, eyes AI and Azure growth

Microsoft's Q1 2024 earnings call showcased strong financial performance, driven by Azure, commercial segments, and cash flow generation. The company faces challenges in sustaining growth and margins amidst AI investments but has opportunities to capitalize on AI, Azure, and disciplined operations for future success.

Microsoft reports record Q2 earnings driven by cloud and AI growth

Microsoft's Q2 2024 earnings showcased robust financial performance across segments, driven by cloud and AI services.
The company demonstrated resilience in margin improvement despite significant AI investments, highlighting operational efficiency.
Strategic focus on continuous innovation and customer engagement positions Microsoft for sustained growth and market leadership.
Addressing challenges in infrastructure readiness and product adoption will be key to unlocking future opportunities and maintaining competitive edge.

Microsoft achieves record Q3 results, eyes sustained growth in FY '25

Microsoft's Q3 performance reflects robust revenue growth, operational efficiency, and strong financial health across all segments.
The company's strengths lie in Azure's growth, GitHub Copilot's success, and strategic investments in cloud and AI technologies.
Challenges include capacity issues in Azure, balancing core business growth, and adapting to the evolving IT landscape towards AI.
Opportunities abound in sustaining growth, expanding Azure's customer base, and leveraging Dynamics and LinkedIn for revenue growth.

Microsoft reports robust FY '24 earnings, eyes AI and Cloud growth

Microsoft's strong FY '24 performance driven by Cloud, AI, and gaming revenue, with a focus on security and shareholder returns
Challenges include capacity constraints and increased capital expenditures, but opportunities exist in AI and Cloud growth
Partnerships and innovation key to addressing challenges and driving future growth and scalability
Outlook for FY '25 positive with a focus on double-digit revenue growth and expanding gaming opportunities

Microsoft reports robust Q1 earnings, eyes AI innovation for growth

Microsoft's Q1 2025 performance reflects strong revenue growth, particularly in cloud services and commercial bookings.
The company's focus on AI innovation, cost efficiencies, and long-term investments positions it well for sustained growth.
Challenges include managing expenses, supply constraints, and balancing investments with revenue growth.
Opportunities in AI, cloud services, and commercial offerings present avenues for continued expansion and value creation.

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Microsoft on Tuesday announced a $2.9 billion investment over the next two years in Japan to bolster the country's push into artificial intelligence.

Microsoft announces $2.9 billion investment in Japan

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Excluding Tesla, analysts have increased their first-quarter earnings-per-share estimates for the Magnificent Seven by more than 10%.

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The tech giant secured a cloud storage server that was inadvertently spilling Microsoft internal data and credentials to the open internet.

Microsoft employees exposed internal passwords in security lapse

The AI trade has been slowing down in recent weeks. Even some skeptical pundits point to a potential pullback to hit at some point over the near term.

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Cloud computing stocks took a backseat to artificial intelligence (AI) stocks last year. Hence, the market is now overlooking the indispensable role of cloud computing in pushing the envelope for AI's evolution.

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Microsoft (MSFT) announces that it will establish a new AI hub in London as part of its plan to invest 2.5 billion pounds in the U.K.

Microsoft (MSFT) Plans to Establish New AI Hub in London

Microsoft plans to invest $2.9 billion in AI data centers in Japan by 2025, according to reports. It's the latest big push by the tech giant to boost its AI business.

Microsoft is about to pump billions more into AI data centers

Microsoft will reportedly invest $2.9 billion for artificial intelligence projects in Japan. The investment will go toward expanding Microsoft's cloud and AI infrastructure in the country, training 3 million people in AI and setting up a Microsoft Research Asia lab in Tokyo, Reuters reported Tuesday (April 9).

Microsoft to Invest $2.9 Billion for AI Projects in Japan

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Azure--Skytap, an industry-leading service to run IBM Power and x86 workloads natively in the cloud, today announced global expansion plans with planned availability in two additional Microsoft Azure data centers: Central India (Pune) and South India (Chennai). Introduced in 2020 with availability in Azure's US East region, Skytap on Azure is one of the market's only infrastructure-as-a-service purpose-built to run IBM Power workloads natively in Azure. Since then, Skytap has.

Skytap Expands Global Footprint With Availability in Microsoft Azure India Data Centers

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #ai--Texas-based startup Worlds, a leader in bringing AI-driven automation into large industrial companies, is thrilled to announce its selection for the Microsoft for Startups Pegasus Program. This two-year invitation-only program is set to boost Worlds' sales and fast-track the development of its advanced AI platform. By joining Pegasus, Worlds gains unparalleled access to Microsoft's vast resources, including the Microsoft Cloud, expert cloud architects, and direct links.

Worlds Joins Microsoft Pegasus Program

The bottom of the stock market came on March 23, 2020 and since then Microsoft is up 212% while the S&P 500 is 148%.

This Is How Much Microsoft Is Up Since the CoronaVirus Crash

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) is poised to invest US$2.9 billion in Japanese data centers in response to calls from Toykyo for more domestic artificial intelligence computing power. According to Nikkei, new advanced AI semiconductor technology will be installed at two existing sites in western and eastern Japan under the plan.

Microsoft to inject billions into Japanese AI data centres

Microsoft Corp will invest about $2.9 billion over the next two years to boost its artificial intelligence (AI) business in Japan, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Tuesday citing the company president.

Microsoft to invest $2.9 bln to boost AI business in Japan - Nikkei

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With a keen eye for innovation and long-term growth potential, Bill Gates' stocks often reflect a blend of stability and forward-thinking vision. While Gates himself does not actively manage the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation trust, its holdings offer valuable insights into his investment philosophy.

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Blue-chip stocks offer more stability than most stocks. Corporations in this category are profitable, and some of them are still growing at good rates.

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average has climbed 33% during the current bull market, but the index returned an average of 172% during bull markets in the past five decades. Microsoft is the largest enterprise software company and the second largest cloud services provider, and its investments in AI have created new monetization opportunities in both areas.

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In the closing of the recent trading day, Microsoft (MSFT) stood at $424.59, denoting a -0.22% change from the preceding trading day.

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Microsoft AI, an artificial intelligence (AI)-focused organization formed by the tech company in March, is opening a new AI hub in London.

Microsoft to Open New AI Hub in London

ALLEN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GlassHive and Microsoft collaborate to empower partners in marketing Microsoft Business Solutions, streamlining access, and generating leads.

GlassHive Announces Collaboration with Microsoft to transform MSP Sales and Marketing to capture AI opportunity with customers

Microsoft is opening a new AI hub in London as the talent war heats up. Many Big Tech companies are competing to hire and poach AI experts and leaders.

Microsoft's Mustafa Suleyman is opening an AI hub in London — here's why

Nvidia's GPUs are the must-have component in the AI revolution. Microsoft is leveraging its partnership with OpenAI in multiple ways.

These 3 Companies Are Leading the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Race

Microsoft is opening a new AI division in London, which is home to Google's DeepMind. The new hub sets the stage for a heated talent war between the two companies.

Microsoft just set the stage for an all-out AI talent war with Google

Microsoft has has announced plans for a new artificial intelligence (AI) hub in London, focused on product development and research.

Microsoft to launch AI hub in London

Microsoft, a leading technology firm, announced its plans to establish a new office in London, exclusively dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) research and development. Mustafa Suleyman, the CEO of Microsoft AI, revealed that the company will soon begin advertising roles for “exceptional individuals” in the field of AI.

Microsoft expands AI footprint with new London office

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