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Microsoft's cloud growth shifts attention to delivery and cost control
Microsoft's fiscal first-quarter revenue rose 19% to $92.3 billion, with cloud sales reaching $63.9 billion and Azure revenue up 48%.
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Microsoft's cloud growth shifts attention to delivery and cost control
Microsoft's fiscal first-quarter revenue rose 19% to $92.3 billion, with cloud sales reaching $63.9 billion and Azure revenue up 48%.
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TSMC's advanced-chip mix sets a demanding fourth-quarter benchmark
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