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Microsoft CFO's Internal Memo Tells Employees That Its Biggest AI Bets Are Paying Off
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Fusion42 · 29 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
An internal memo from Microsoft's CFO, Amy Hood, highlights the company's strong Q4 performance, with Azure revenue surpassing $100 billion for the fiscal year and Copilot paid seats growing to over 30 million. The company is investing heavily in AI infrastructure, with over $41 billion in capital expenditures in the quarter.
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Microsoft now has 30 million paying users for its AI assistant, proving the enterprise market is real and willing to spend. This is the adoption curve you now have to beat.
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