Microsoft to scale back neocloud partnerships as AI buildout shows strain

Microsoft is reducing the number of neocloud partners it works with, selecting key suppliers and shifting focus to its own data centers as the AI infrastructure buildout shows signs of strain.

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2026-11-06 18:40 · CNBC Technology
Microsoft plans to use fewer neoclouds as AI buildout shows signs of strain

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