Microsoft’s announcement strikingly expands the boundaries of what’s possible with software-as-a-service (SaaS) billing and licensing, marking a shift from the industry’s rigid, “one-size-fits-all” subscription rates toward a new paradigm: partners can now craft private offers that give buyers...
Here are the key takeaways from the CRN analysis of Microsoft’s Q3 2025 earnings, relevant to tariffs, cloud, AI, and partner relationships:
1. Strong Demand for Cloud & AI Despite Tariff Uncertainty
Microsoft saw sustained demand for AI and cloud solutions, even with the looming economic...
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In the first quarter of 2025, both Microsoft and Meta Platforms reported financial results that exceeded Wall Street expectations, underscoring the resilience of the tech sector amid ongoing economic uncertainties, including trade tensions and tariffs.
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Despite decades atop the global tech mountain, even a behemoth like Microsoft can’t escape the gravitational tug of economic uncertainty. That assertion became headline news when Morgan Stanley, a financial firm rarely known for hyperbole, gently trimmed its growth forecasts for the Redmond...
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Navigating the Tariff Tightrope: Implications for Microsoft Amid Mounting Economic Uncertainty
Microsoft has always been a pillar of innovation in the tech world. Yet, even the giants have their hurdles, and recent comments from Wedbush Securities underscore emerging headwinds that could reshape...