Tue Feb-13-2024: Microsoft’s AI Success: Closing Gap w/AWS, Gen Z’s Job Anxiety, Cloud Marketplaces

 

In this episode, we discuss the latest news in the tech industry. We start by highlighting Microsoft’s success with its AI initiatives, including the popularity of its CoPilot AI app. The app has gained significant traction, ranking as the second most popular free app in the Apple App Store and the 12th most downloaded app in the Google Play Store. Additionally, CNBC reports that Microsoft’s Azure cloud is closing the gap on Amazon Web Services (AWS) with the help of its AI growth. Analysts estimate that Azure is now about three quarters the size of AWS, compared to half its size five years ago. We also delve into a study by Indeed, which reveals that Gen Z’s anxiety about AI jobs surpasses that of older generations. Finally, we discuss the importance of cloud marketplaces for IT channel success, based on a report by GTDC. Overall, this episode showcases the impact of AI in the tech industry and highlights Microsoft’s advancements in this field.

 

Three things to know today

00:00 Microsoft’s AI Bet Pays Off: CoPilot’s Success and Azure’s Growth Challenge AWS

03:51 Gen Z’s AI Job Anxiety Surpasses Older Generations, Indeed Study Finds

06:00 Cloud Marketplaces Become Crucial for IT Channel Success, GTDC Report Finds

 

 

 

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