Microsoft fires back at Amazon over JEDI contract delay, Inspector General's report (updated)
Microsoft responds to the new Office of the Inspector Generals that clears Microsoft in JEDI win.
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Pentagon's Inspector General finds JEDI contract award to Microsoft "consistent with standards"
The US Department of Defense's Inspector General clears Microsoft's $10 billion JEDI cloud computing contract win.
New report reveals Microsoft Azure was struggling with reliability and capacity before coronavirus outbreak
A new report from The Information reveals today that big Azure customers including Adobe Systems have been encountering issues with Azure before the recent coronavirus outbreak.
Amazon beefing up AWS sales team to combat Microsoft's Azure
The battle between Amazon and Microsoft's cloud computing services is just heating up
Enterprise adoption of Microsoft's Azure in 2019 tripped up AWS growth last year
AWS market share seemed to be a bit under fire in 2019 by the continued enterprise adoption of Azure.
Amazon granted injunction to halt Microsoft's progress on JEDI contract
Could also end up costing Amazon upwards of $42 million if the courts find the current hold to be inaccurate.
Amazon attempts to do what US Congress couldn't, depose President Trump
Ironically, Amazon now finds itself on the receiving end of an alleged biased conclusion.
Amazon seeks 'preliminary injunction' against Microsoft and DoD JEDI contract
Amazon could effectively put a halt on Microsoft's scheduled contracted work on February 11, 2020.
Microsoft cloud alternatives become top pick for companies who fear Amazon retail domination
Microsoft is making it relatively more convenient for companies stepped in Office or afraid of becoming another Amazon retail statistic, to sign up for Azure.
Retail companies choosing Microsoft over hated rival Amazon for cloud services
Microsoft plans to incorporate new tools in its Office applications for retail customers, a move that aims to allow it to compete more aggressively with rivals including Amazon, Slack, and Salesforce.
Google may be looking to jump start its cloud competition with Salesforce acquisition
Google can sidestep its arguably struggling organic cloud efforts and wedge itself into at least the number 2 spot
More tech executives are using Azure over AWS according to recent Goldman Sachs survey
Microsoft Azure continues to see growth among businesses. In fact, a recent survey from Goldman Sachs of technology executives shows Azure is taking a favorable lead over its rival, Amazon’s AWS.
Amazon request termination of Microsoft's JEDI contract due to "behind-the-scenes attacks" from Trump
Protest of the outcome JEDI evaluation which primarily points the finger at President Trump's late-stage involvement that result in Microsoft's win.
Amazon protests JEDI defense contract award to Microsoft, wants to "shine a light" on decision
With Microsoft emerging the winner of the JEDI contract after months of controversial jockeying by companies, lawsuits and governmental scrutiny, it now seems some of those losers still have issues with the outcome.
Ignite 2019: Azure Arc to extend services to AWS and other third-party services
At its Ignite conference in Orlando this morning, Microsoft launched the preview of Azure Arc, a new set of technologies that will extend Azure management of Windows and Linux servers on any infrastructure.
Microsoft Q1 FY 2020 earnings show a need for new hardware while cloud continues to grow
In fairness, the company was reaching the end of three of its flagship product lifecycles and 2020 is the year a new Xbox is poised to be released.
Review of the Pentagon's JEDI contract hits internal watchdog's desk weeks before planned winner announcement
The office is currently reviewing claims of potential ethics concerns regarding the JEDI contract worth $10 billion.
New Azure licensing policy helps Partners "do more business with our clients" despite competitor complaints
For our practice, anything that helps drive Azure helps us do more business with our client.