Chime in: What do you think of Microsoft's cloud deal with Walmart?

A five-year agreement was signed between Microsoft and Walmart that will see the latter retail giant exclusively roll out Microsoft's services across its properties. A significant portion of Walmart's online presence at walmart.com and samsclub.com will be migrated to the Azure platform, and Microsoft's IoT solutions will be deployed to save energy and costs.

Walmart doesn't necessarily have the best reputation among consumers, and some people are rather skeptical about the deal, including community member Lobo Technician:

Lobo Technician

07-17-2018 09:43 AM

Hey folks, so I came across this article stating that Microsoft will be partnering with Walmart, in order to become its exclusive Clound and Software services provider (Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365). Walmart establishes strategic partnership with Microsoft to further accelerate digital innovation in retai I have mixed feelings about this, I am not the greatest fan of Walmart due to...

Reply

I believe the deal is a solid one for Microsoft, which has further pushed its cloud platform as other projects and businesses were killed off. Azure is big, but not quite on the same scale as Amazon's Web Services (AWS). Tying up partnerships like this may lead to more customers from other big brands.

Walmart already uses some of Microsoft's products, but the retailer is interested in applying some of Microsoft's machine learning, AI, and data management solutions across its business. And for Microsoft to take down Amazon, it's going to need partners.

What do you think about the new deal? Head to our community forum and join the discussion!

Join the conversation on our forum

Help bring the game to life

Here's everything you need to know about the Halo Infinite beta

Halo Infinite test flighting is coming in the near future. Here's how to sign up for the Halo Insider Program and access the beta so you can help 343 Industries test the game.

Be an Olympian

Try out the official Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 video game for free

Xbox fans and Steam users, get ready for Olympics insanity. The official Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 video game is free to play until Sunday, July 25, 2021!

Flighting soon

343i explains what to expect from Halo Infinite's technical preview

343 Industries dives into what players should expect from Halo Infinite's technical preview flights. The first flight still doesn't have an exact date but could be very, very soon.

Celebrate Minecraft

Best Minecraft toys and gifts 2021

Minecraft is the biggest game in the world, and that means it also comes with one of the biggest selections for merch, toys, and gifts. Here's the definitive list of the best Minecraft toys and gifts for any fan.