Microsoft Uses Cloud, Azure to Beat Profit Estimates

The transcript discusses Microsoft's position in the cloud market, highlighting its growth compared to competitors like Amazon, IBM, and Google. It emphasizes Microsoft's impressive year-over-year revenue growth, driven largely by its cloud services. The discussion also covers Microsoft's legacy business, particularly Microsoft Office, and how it serves as a foundation for selling cloud services. The success of Microsoft Azure is noted, showcasing how the company leverages its established customer base and salesforce to promote new cloud offerings.

Which company is Microsoft's main competitor in the cloud market?

• Amazon Web Services

• Rackspace

• IBM

• Google

What percentage of Microsoft's business is attributed to its legacy operations?

• 50%

• 62%

• 75%

• 80%

How does Microsoft use its core business to enhance its cloud services?

• By reducing prices

• By leveraging its established customer base

• By acquiring new companies

• By focusing solely on new clients

What is a key factor in Microsoft's cloud service sales strategy?

• Reducing marketing expenses

• Offering free trials

• Using its legacy software as a tool

• Focusing on small businesses

Which Microsoft product is highlighted as a successful support for its cloud services?

• Microsoft Teams

• Microsoft Azure

• Microsoft Edge

• Microsoft Dynamics