Microsoft Cloud now accounts for 61% of total revenue, with Q4 cloud revenue hitting $47.6 billion, up 27% year-over-year.
As AI reshapes tech priorities, talent wars escalate with massive bonuses, layoffs, and a cultural shift toward innovation.
Microsoft pledges billions in investment to support AI education and research to drive skills, readiness, and global reach with the rapidly advancing technology.
Google Cloud’s explosive Q2 growth in revenue, backlog, and AI momentum positions it as a serious contender to challenge Microsoft’s long-standing dominance in the Cloud Wars.
Google Cloud’s AI-native infrastructure and enterprise partnerships are fueling its fastest growth rate in years.
Vendor-agnostic AI agent orchestration platform gains AWS-centric functionality and consulting firm indicates similar integrations wll be offered for other hyperscalers.
Oracle emphasizes breadth of services, while Google Cloud focuses on future-ready, data-centric platforms.
Microsoft is partnering with Thailand’s Office of the Council of State to modernize the country’s legal system using AI and cloud technology, helping align Thai laws with OECD standards.
Mateusz Łukowiec shares how Executive Automats by XPLUS is delivering its security solutions to Microsoft customers and partners, and how the company is using AI in its offerings.
Latest wave of AI-powered security features bring Copilot functionality directly into Intune and Entra, while new tools and agents optimize access and capacity controls.
Oracle reignites the Cloud Wars with bold claims on unmatched AI deployment flexibility, prompting rivals to redefine what cloud leadership really means.
Biz Apps Partner Podcast: Microsoft’s Olga Karpman on ISV Opportunities in Biz Apps, AI Momentum, Ecosystem Growth
Microsoft’s Olga Karpman shares insights on her work with ISV partners, ecosystem growth, AI momentum, and how new technologies like the MCP Server enable new opportunities.
SPS Commerce’s Karen Brudvig tells Joe Corigliano what attendees of the Biz Apps Partner Executive Summit can expect from the organization and what she’s looking forward to at the event.
Oracle claims unmatched cloud capabilities—Google Cloud pushes back in a major way. The hyperscaler debate heats up as customers seek clarity on what really matters.
By tapping the Model Context Protocol, Microsoft ensures a wide range of AI tools can access corporate assets stored in its Dataverse platform, while furthering the industry’s aggressive adoption of MCP.
Biz Apps Partner Podcast: Joe Corigliano Shares His Top 10 Highlights at Biz Apps Partner Executive Summit
Joe Corigliano joins John Siefert on the Biz Apps Partner Podcast to discuss the Top 10 things he’s most looking forward to during the Biz Apps Partner Executive Summit.
Biz Apps Partner Podcast: Microsoft’s Ross Ladwig on Aligning AI Strategy with Partner Growth in FY26
In this episode of the Biz Apps Partner Podcast, John Siefert is joined by Ross Ladwig, Partner Solutions Sales -…
Biz Apps Partner Podcast: Microsoft’s Steve Thomas on AI Transformation, Evolution of MAICPP
MAICPP Director Steve Thomas joins the Biz Apps Partner Podcast to define how Microsoft is leading the front in AI transformation.
Biz Apps Partner Podcast: Paystand’s David Gersten on Role of AI, AR Automation Differentatiors, Event Expectations
David Gersten provides insights on Paystand’s involvement with the Biz Apps Partner Executive Summit, the role of AI, and latest innovations.
Microsoft’s 15,000 layoffs are a strategic move to retool for an AI-driven future, not just cost-cutting.
Biz Apps Partner Podcast: Microsoft’s Mary Madrigal Shares Key Takeaways on AI, Benefits of Partner Collaboration
In this episode of the Biz Apps Partner Podcast, John Siefert welcomes Mary Madrigal, Sr. Partner Development Manager, Microsoft. Madrigal sheds light…
Microsoft Copilot Enhancements: Intelligent Assistance, Memory, and Mobile Functionality
With the latest wave of Copilot features, Microsoft enhances AI functionality for Outlook, mobile users, and Mac installed base.
Microsoft’s recent layoffs are not just cost-cutting. They’re a strategic realignment for the AI era, signaling a broader shift every business will soon face as the AI revolution transforms work from top to bottom.
The Partner Masters CEO Justin Slagle highlights opportunities for partners in Dynamics, Modern Work, AI, and security.
In under a year, AWS and NVIDIA co-engineered a hybrid liquid-air cooling system, showcasing the speed and depth of tech collaboration in the AI era.
Biz Apps Partner Podcast: Microsoft’s Cecilia Flombaum on FY26 Priorities, Partners Driving Modernization
Cecilia Flombaum of Microsoft joins John Siefert in this episode to discuss key initiatives in FY26, her keynote session at the Biz Apps Partner Executive Summit, and how partners are helping to drive modernization.
Veteran tech giants prove resilience and innovation still win, matching the market power of cloud-native disruptors.

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Truvio’s Ryan Meade discusses how Truvio fills gaps and industry needs across the Microsoft ecosystem as well as the shifting partner-customer dynamic.









