Microsoft Plans to Work With Fewer Neocloud Partners
Microsoft plans to consolidate its relationships with neocloud providers, cutting back on the number it works with. The move comes as its AI infrastructure buildout shows signs of strain, according to a CNBC report. The report says the company is being more selective as AI spending grows.
Quick glossaryMicrosoft, neocloud, AI buildout
- Microsoft
- A US tech giant best known for Windows, Office software and its Azure cloud platform.
- neocloud
- A newer company that rents out large banks of computers, often for training and running AI systems.
- AI buildout
- The fast expansion of data centres and computer chips needed to power AI systems around the world.
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