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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 Corporation is one of the very few companies that demonstrate the ability to disrupt our world with emerging technologies over several decades. Nowadays, the company's strategic partnership with OpenAI puts Microsoft at the forefront of the AI revolution. Apart from its partnership with OpenAI, recent developments suggest that Microsoft is also building a stellar in-house AI team to fortify its technological positioning in the race.

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Digital transformation is no longer just a business strategy — it's an operating model that nearly the entire global business world is running on. And the realities of today's digital landscape are changing the calculus around cybersecurity and engineering resources for firms, be they mid-size domestic businesses or sprawling multinationals.

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PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zycus, a global leader in cognitive procurement technology solutions, set another new milestone by announcing integration with Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service. This integration is a step towards an ongoing effort to build the world's first generative AI powered S2P platform. This continuous engagement will harness the power of advanced AI to transform end to end source to pay processes, offering unprecedented efficiency, compliance, and ease of use. Zycus has al.

Zycus develops Generative AI powered source to pay platform in collaboration with Microsoft

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Microsoft MSFT is unveiling a groundbreaking advancement in quantum computing that promises to revolutionize the field through a collaboration with Quantinuum. Quantum computing relies on qubits for information storage and processing.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. & REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Cloud Software Group, Inc. and Microsoft Corp. announced they are deepening their collaboration through an eight-year strategic partnership agreement. The collaboration will strengthen the go-to-market collaboration for the Citrix® virtual application and desktop platform and support the development of new cloud and AI solutions with an integrated product roadmap. Additionally, Cloud Software Group will make a $1.65 billion commitm.

Cloud Software Group and Microsoft Sign Eight-Year Strategic Partnership to Bring Joint Cloud Solutions and Generative AI to More Than 100 Million People

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ) has been range bound for several months. This could remain the case in the immediate-term for Microsoft stock.

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Reports indicate that Microsoft could be investing at least $100 billion on a new AI-focused supercomputer by 2028. That investment could give British chip designer Arm Holdings a big boost.

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Microsoft has played a pivotal role in the AI revolution. The company labored in the background for years preparing for this moment.

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Yesterday, Microsoft and Microsoft Azure published blog posts that could potentially change the future of computers: ‘How Microsoft and Quantinuum achieved reliable quantum computing'. As of yesterday, Microsoft has managed the first experimental test run of quantum computing (30 physical qubits, arranged together to form virtual or ‘logical' qubits) which produced error-free results.

Microsoft Corporation makes quantum computing leap with Quantinuum

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Microsoft's security systems are inadequate and need an "overhaul," a government report found. Security flaws in Microsoft's systems let Chinese hackers breach the company's networks last summer, DHS found.

Microsoft really blew it, says government report on Chinese hacks

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Federal report says ‘cascade of errors' by tech giant let Chinese operators break into senior government officials' email accounts

US reprimands Microsoft for security failures that allowed Chinese hack

EU regulators have noted Microsoft's hiring of most of artificial intelligence startup Inflection's staff including its co-founders and may act if other companies act similarly, making it a trend, EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager said on Wednesday.

EU's Vestager may act if Microsoft's poaching of Inflection staff signals wider trend

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A quantum computing startup and Microsoft on Wednesday claimed that they have achieved a major milestone in the emerging technology.

Quantum Computing Startup, Microsoft Claim Major Advance

Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities has compared Microsoft's foray into artificial intelligence to the creation of the iPhone. Microsoft is making the most of its partnership with OpenAI, the start-up parent of ChatGPT.

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Microsoft and Quantinuum on Wednesday said they have achieved a key step in making quantum computers a commercial reality by making them more reliable.

Microsoft, Quantinuum claim breakthrough in quantum computing

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I have been on the sidelines for far too long as I failed to appreciate the strength of the platform portfolio. Microsoft stands to benefit from its OpenAI partnership in ways far beyond its equity investment. The company continues to be a fast-growing cash cow.

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