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Microsoft Entra Private Access Offers a Zero Trust Path Beyond Always-On VPN

This article discusses how Microsoft Entra Private Access provides a Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solution that offers a more secure alternative to traditional VPNs. Remote-access expert Richard Hicks explains how Entra Private Access replaces broad network access with granular, identity-driven application-level controls, mitigating risks like excessive privilege and lateral movement. The article covers architectural differences, security benefits, prerequisites for implementation, and potential migration challenges.

Should Microsoft’s Expanding AI Cloud Ecosystem and Regulatory Scrutiny Require Action From MSFT Investors?

Over the past two weeks, Microsoft reported strong quarterly results, continued heavy AI and data‑center investment, and advanced its custom Maia AI chips and sovereign cloud offerings, while also facing new regulatory scrutiny over Microsoft 365 Copilot-related subscription changes in the UK, Australia, and Italy. Together with a wave of partners embedding Microsoft 365 Copilot and Azure capabilities into their own products, these developments underline how deeply Microsoft's AI and cloud stack is being woven into third‑party workflows across industries from fundraising and HR to legal servic

Microsoft New AI Chip Could Be a Big Win for Marvell and TSMC

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) could soon give its in-house AI chip effort another test, with a potential Maia 300 launch drawing attention to Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:MRVL) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM). Wedbush Securities said a successful rollout could improve the outlook for suppliers involved in Microsoft's custom silicon program. Analyst Matt Bryson noted that Microsoft's hardware efforts may be reaching a stage where its chip designs could begin gaining more traction after several development cycles. Warning! GuruFocus has detecte

Microsoft Stock Slips as Custom AI-Chip Ambitions Accelerate

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), the software and cloud powerhouse behind Azure, fell roughly 0.6% Tuesday as investors digested fresh chatter around its next homegrown AI chip. Barron's reported that Microsoft could roll out its next Maia processor as early as September. Microsoft has not confirmed that timing or the rumored production numbers, and one executive pushed back on the volume reported elsewhere. But the bigger story is already clear. Microsoft does not want to simply rent the AI revolution from outside chipmakers. It wants more control over the ma

Microsoft Emerges as Mizuho's Top Software Pick on AI Growth

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has emerged as Mizuho's preferred software stock through year-end, with analyst Jordan Klein seeing room for Azure growth to accelerate as the company brings more computing capacity online, according to a research note. Klein's case rests partly on Microsoft's ability to maintain momentum in its cloud business while keeping free cash flow positive. He also expects the company's relationship with OpenAI to provide additional opportunities as artificial intelligence development expands. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 3 Warning Si

Marvell Could Be Next Winner in Microsoft AI Bet

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) is reportedly preparing to unveil its next-generation Maia 300 AI accelerator, a move Wedbush says could create a meaningful new opportunity for Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:MRVL) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM). The key issue for investors is whether Microsoft can finally turn its years-long custom-chip effort into large-scale production, potentially creating a sizable new revenue stream for its semiconductor partners while reducing some dependence on Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) hardware. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 3 Warning Sign with MSFT. Is MSFT fairly valued? Test your thesis with our free DCF calculator. Marvell designs data-center and networking semiconductors, including custom silicon used by large cloud providers. Unlike chip manufacturers, Marvell primarily generates revenue by designing specialized processors and connectivity products that are manufactured by foundries such as TSMC. Microsoft could unveil the Maia 300 as soon as this fall, according to media reports cited by Seeking Alpha. The company has reportedly discussed securing TSMC manufacturing capacity for more than 300,000 chips sc

ZoomInfo Data Now Integrated With Microsoft Copilot Studio and Available in Microsoft 365 Copilot, Dynamics 365, Excel, and Word

ZoomInfo's headless GTM context layer now connects to Microsoft 365 Copilot, surfacing 500M contacts, 100M companies, and billions of signals inside Dynamics 365, Excel, and Word without a tab switch VANCOUVER, Wash., August 11, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ZoomInfo (NASDAQ: GTM), the go-to-market intelligence company that helps businesses find, acquire, and grow their customers, today announced the availability of the ZoomInfo GTM MCP connector for Microsoft Copilot Studio. Mutual customers with the required ZoomInfo account, Microsoft licenses, administrator approval, and configured agent can use ZoomInfo's verified B2B intelligence—including contacts, company data, and intent signals—to ground supported sales experiences built with Copilot Studio and Dynamics 365. GTM.AI is ZoomInfo's headless GTM context layer. It exposes a verified data graph and agentic orchestration through API and Model Context Protocol, so any agent, workflow, or tool can reach it without ZoomInfo being the interface. The Microsoft 365 Copilot integration joins a growing ecosystem of connections - Salesforce Agentforce, HubSpot Breeze, Gong, LeanData, and customer-built agents on Claude and ChatGPT - all queryin

Microsoft named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for CRM Sales Platforms for the sixteenth consecutive year

Microsoft has been recognized as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for CRM Sales Platforms for the sixteenth consecutive year. This recognition highlights Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales's evolution with AI-powered capabilities that help sales teams streamline activities, prioritize effectively, and enhance customer interactions. The article emphasizes how AI is transforming sales by moving beyond traditional CRM to a "system of action," aiding sellers and leaders in making more informed decisions and improving execution.

Microsoft's Maia 300 Could Be a Win for Marvell and TSMC

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Chip designer Marvell Technology Inc. (MRVL, Financials) could be among the clearest benefactors if Microsoft's Maia 300 AI accelerator ever achieves considerable scale.Wedbush analyst Matt Bryson said a substantial Microsoft order would likely benefit both Marvell and TSMC, which could develop and build the custom silicon.Microsoft has had a tough time scaling previous versions of Maia, but Bryson believes the software may be reaching the point where years of work start to pay off.The business is said to be in discussions with TSMC to manufacture more than 300,000 Maia chips in 2027. That would matter to Marvell since custom AI silicon is an increasingly important segment of the semiconductor business as hyperscalers hunt for cheaper alternatives to Nvidia GPUs.Wedbush said Nvidia is unlikely to experience much immediate impact given its supply advantages and strong ecosystem.The biggest opportunity for investors may be with the suppliers that are helping Microsoft turn Maia from an internal concept into a true production program. View Comments

A Recent Email Within Microsoft Seems to Confirm What Many Suspected: Tech Companies Are Overspending on AI

The trouble with tech is that many companies want to be at the forefront of innovation. That means the top growth businesses can't simply sit idle, take their time, and make cautious decisions when investing in new technologies. Instead, it's often spend first, think later. That, however, creates the potential for overspending, which is what many analysts and investors worry about these days when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI). Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue » Recently, an email from within tech giant Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) may have confirmed investors' fears: AI spending has become excessive. Image source: Getty Images. Microsoft is reportedly putting limits on AI usage According to an email 404 Media has viewed, Microsoft is telling its employees to be more cautious about AI. "Tokenmaxxing is not what we are optimizing for," says the email from Jay Parikh, an executive vice president at the tech giant. Instead, the goal is to focus

What to Do With Microsoft is a Very Simple Question Now

Quick Read Microsoft's 31% one-month surge puts buyers at a sentiment peak, with free cash flow down 23% and capex surging past $50 billion next quarter. $MSFT Azure crossed $100 billion in annual revenue, Copilot hit 30 million paid seats, and analysts carry a $563 consensus price target. A pullback toward the mid-$400s or Azure acceleration paired with capex deceleration would flip the verdict from Hold to Buy. It sounds nuts, but SoFi1 is giving new Active Invest users up to $3,000 in stock for a limited time, and all it takes is a $50 deposit to get started.2 See for yourself (Sponsor) At $506.06, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) is a Hold. Chasing the stock after a 31.41% one-month rip means paying up at the top of a short-term sentiment curve when a disciplined entry point is likely still ahead.lcva2 / iStock Editorial via Getty Images Microsoft is the world's second-largest company by market value at roughly $3.71 trillion, anchored by Azure, Microsoft 365, and a widening AI stack that now includes its own MAI models. The most recent quarter was a blowout on almost every line that matters. Fiscal Q4 revenue hit $90.007 billion, up 17.75%, with non-GAAP EPS of $4.74 beating consensus

Veteran Analyst Firm Resets Microsoft Stock Price Target for 2027

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) drew fresh support from Bernstein on Monday, with the firm raising its price target to $660 from $647 and maintaining an Outperform rating. The call challenges concerns that heavy AI infrastructure spending could leave the company with excess capacity. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 3 Warning Sign with MSFT. Is MSFT fairly valued? Test your thesis with our free DCF calculator. Bernstein said Microsoft's recent results provided some evidence against that concern. Its analysis indicates data center expansion has been growing at a slower pace than cloud revenue, while future lease commitments are distributed over several years. The firm also pointed to Microsoft's limited purchase commitments beyond the next 12 months, mainly covering power, cooling and hardware. Bernstein said this could give Microsoft flexibility if AI demand changes, as some facilities could potentially support conventional cloud workloads. Bernstein's view is that Microsoft is expanding infrastructure at a measured pace rather than building far ahead of demand. View Comments

Microsoft Corporation $MSFT Stock Holdings Increased by Gamco Investors INC. ET AL

Gamco Investors INC. ET AL increased its holdings in Microsoft Corporation by 6.3% in the first quarter, bringing its total to 130,045 shares valued at $48.1 million. Institutional investors collectively own 71.13% of Microsoft. The company reported strong Q1 earnings with $4.74 EPS and $90.01 billion in revenue, exceeding estimates, and analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with a $559.16 average price target, driven by AI and cloud expansion.

Microsoft Corporation $MSFT is Point Break Capital Management LLC's 8th Largest Position

Point Break Capital Management LLC has reduced its stake in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) by 24.1%, making it their 8th largest position, accounting for 4.2% of their portfolio. Other institutional investors have also adjusted their holdings, with 71.13% of the stock currently owned by institutions. Microsoft's stock recently traded up 1.2%, and the company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.91 per share.

Microsoft Corporation $MSFT Stock Holdings Trimmed by Hilltop Holdings Inc.

Hilltop Holdings Inc. significantly reduced its stake in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) by 66.4% in the first quarter, selling over 83,000 shares. Despite this, other institutional investors like Norges Bank and Auto Owners Insurance Co. acquired substantial new or increased positions in Microsoft. Analysts generally maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for MSFT, with an average target price of $559.16, citing positive sentiment around its AI initiatives and cloud growth, though some execution risks and legal notices remain.

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