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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
Technology
Asharq Al-Awsat

Cloud Computing Helps Power Strong Microsoft Quarter

A Microsoft logo is seen in Los Angeles, California, U.S. June 14, 2016. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson

Microsoft on Tuesday reported strong quarterly earnings, powered by demand for cloud computing.

The tech titan said it made a profit of $16.7 billion on revenue of $49.4 billion in the first three months of this year, eight percent and 18 percent, respectively, more than in the period a year earlier.

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