Report cover image

Microsoft's 3Q25 Robust Growth Driven by the Company's AI and Cloud Operations Amid Uncertain Business Environment Underscore Commitment to Innovation Across the Technology Stack

Publisher IDC
Published May 21, 2025
Length 5 Pages
SKU # IDC20044844

Description

This IDC Market Note discusses how cloud and AI continue to drive Microsoft's results in 3Q25 despite the uncertainty that has emerged since the beginning of the year. Microsoft's 3Q25 results highlight the continued demand for the company's AI and cloud offerings amid global uncertainty. With a revenue increase of 13% to $70.1 billion, driven by a 20% rise in cloud revenue, Microsoft is leveraging AI to enhance business productivity and innovation. The company's strategic focus on AI and cloud computing positions it well for future growth, as organizations increasingly invest in these technologies to improve ROI and competitiveness. Microsoft's diverse offerings remain crucial to the company's sustained success."Microsoft continues to make solid financial progress based on its AI and cloud efforts despite the uncertainty that has gripped the world in the past several months," said Dave Schubmehl, research VP, AI and Automation at IDC. "Automation and AI is a key focus of many companies now, to help organizations reduce costs, improve innovation and generate larger return on investment. These are key capabilities that Microsoft is offering to its customers and is part of the ongoing success of Microsoft.""Microsoft is reshaping the business environment through its cutting-edge AI strategy. By integrating autonomous AI agents into various platforms, Microsoft is transforming productivity, streamlining workflows, and enhancing business operations and creativity," says Ritu Jyoti, GVP/GM, AI and Data, IDC. "The emphasis is on enabling individuals to thrive by engaging with smart agents that enhance innovation, efficiency, and effectiveness."

Table of Contents

5 Pages

Executive Snapshot

In This Market Note

IDC's Point of View

Introduction

Productivity and Business Processes Reporting Segment

Intelligent Cloud Reporting Segment

More Personal Computing Reporting Segments

Conclusion

Learn More

Related Research

Synopsis

Search Inside Report

Pricing

Currency Rates
How Do Licenses Work?

How Do Licenses Work?

The primary function of a report license is to define how many people within a company are authorized to use the purchased report. This is separate to how a report might be delivered. Unless specifically identified otherwise, the purchase option is Single User. Below is a helpful description of that license, along with a sampling of others most commonly offered.

  • This license allows only one user to have access to and to use/read the report. It is not one user at a time or one user group; it is an individual who will be reading and utilizing the report.

  • This license allows for the entire purchasing company to read and use the report. This is the license level that would allow for a report to be placed on an internal company shared drive for access by all employees of that direct company. This license does not extend to parent or sister company use.

  • This license is designed to allow an entire department within a company full access to a report. The departmental license is a great option for companies that have more than one location and the department is spread out all over the country/world

  • This license is for companies that have one location where they want the report to be accessible by all employees within that physical location.

  • This is the most flexible of the licensing options. Some publishers will allow you to get a license for a preset number of people (typically 5). These licenses are ideal for small work groups.

License options are at the discretion of each publisher. As such, not all licenses indicated above are available for every product. If you are uncertain of the best license for your needs or would like a license that is not proactively available, please contact us and we will be happy to assist.

Head shot

Questions or Comments?

Our team has the ability to search within reports to verify it suits your needs. We can also help maximize your budget by finding sections of reports you can purchase.
Chat Now
Contact Us