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.

How does Microsoft Cloud's performance compare to its competitors like IBM and Google?

What factors have contributed to Microsoft's impressive year-over-year revenue growth?

What role does Microsoft's legacy business play in its cloud services strategy?

In what ways has Microsoft leveraged its core business to enhance its cloud offerings?

What evidence is there to suggest that Microsoft Azure is a successful product?