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Microsoft’s Intelligent Cloud Worldwide Revenue up 7.8% in Q2’22
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Microsoft’s Intelligent Cloud Worldwide Revenue up 7.8% in Q2’22

Edith Muthoni
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Microsoft has delivered strong results consistently while maintaining its focus on innovation and sustainability. The software giant’s profits and revenue have continued to beat analysts’ expectations, driven by strong cloud services. The company’s cloud computing business continues to drive growth, with increased adoption across the enterprise.

According to TradingPlatforms, Microsoft’s Intelligent Cloud Revenue Worldwide jumped by 7.8% from Q1 2022 to Q2. The company generated approximately $18.33 billion in revenue from intelligent cloud services in Q2 2022. In contrast, the firm made $17.0 billion in quarter one of the same year.

TradingPlatform’s financial analyst, Edith Reads, says, “Microsoft’s recent quarterly results indicate that the company continues to outpace expectations, as customers continue to accelerate their shift to cloud computing. She added,” The current unsettling economic environment has not yet impacted the company’s main growth driver.”

Azure Engagement and Usage

Microsoft has been growing its cloud business steadily over the last few years. But this quarterly report is the first time it has seen such a large boost. Analysts said this growth was driven by “a strong increase in Azure engagement and usage.”

Azure is Microsoft’s premium cloud platform, which includes features like machine learning and advanced analytics. The company has lined up a steady stream of deals for Azure software, which stores data and runs applications for corporations. Internet-based Office programs continue to grow as Microsoft persuades customers to pay for high-end versions and expanded contracts.

Additionally, revenues were strong across Microsoft’s three product categories: Productivity and Business Processes (Office, LinkedIn, and Dynamics); Intelligent Cloud (server products and cloud services); and More Personal Computing (Windows, Xbox, Search, and Surface). Microsoft 365 consumer subscribers have grown by over 15% to 58.4 million. In addition, office 365 Commercial subscriber seat growth was up 16% year-over-year.

Microsoft Growing Strong Despite Criticism

Microsoft’s Cloud business is growing at a rapid rate, but it’s also facing more challenges than ever before. The company’s Cloud business is growing at a high annualized rate, but critics argue that this growth should not be celebrated. Critics say many of the company’s customers need to spend additional money on security measures because of issues Microsoft has created.

Moreover, Microsoft remains bullish on stronger revenue growth in the future despite macroeconomic concerns lingering over the sector. Its recent growth has shored up its market value by nearly $100 billion. Moreover, its Chief Executive Satya Nadella has affirmed they’d continue investing in the space even if growth tanked.

Biting inflation has forced customers to invest in systems that enhance their productivity. That has resulted in increased automation of their functions. Nadella sees an opportunity in this shift. He holds that software is the only deflationary thing in an environment grappling with biting inflation.

 

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Edith Muthoni

Edith Muthoni

Edith is a finance expert who has been writing and trading for years. She's knowledgeable about stocks, cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology as well the latest fintech trends - all from an informed perspective that will help you make better decisions when it comes time to invest your money.