Microsoft profits soar as cloud demand continues in pandemic
By MATT O'BRIEN, AP Technology Writer
Published: April 27, 2021, 3:26pm
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Microsoft’s profits soared during the first three months of 2021, thanks to ongoing demand for its software and cloud computing services during the pandemic.
The company on Tuesday reported fiscal third-quarter profit of $14.8 billion, up 38% from the same period last year.
“Over a year into the pandemic, digital adoption curves aren’t slowing down.
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