Cloud Software Group Inc. and Microsoft Corp. Announce Eight-Year Strategic Partnership Agreement
The recent announcement of a strategic partnership agreement between Cloud Software Group Inc. and Microsoft Corp. has sent shockwaves through the tech industry. This eight-year collaboration aims to strengthen the go-to-market collaboration for the Citrix virtual application and desktop platform, as well as support the development of new cloud and AI solutions with an integrated product roadmap.
One of the key highlights of this partnership is the $1.65 billion commitment that Cloud Software Group will make to the Microsoft cloud and its generative AI capabilities. This investment underscores the commitment of both companies to drive innovation and provide cutting-edge solutions to their customers.
The agreement also solidifies the alliance between Citrix, a business unit of Cloud Software Group, and Microsoft. Citrix is now the preferred Microsoft Global Azure Partner solution for Enterprise Desktop as a Service, offering joint Azure customers tailored solutions, expert guidance, and support to accelerate their cloud journeys.
Furthermore, Cloud Software Group will transition all its employees to Microsoft 365, empowering them with best-in-class productivity and AI tools to enable a new wave of joint go-to-market activities. This move is expected to enhance collaboration and productivity within the organization.
The partnership will also accelerate productivity and new innovations in AI. Cloud Software Group’s engineering organizations are deploying GitHub Copilot to all their engineers, with the goal of increasing developer productivity by over 20%. Additionally, Spotfire, a Cloud Software Group business unit, recently announced a new Spotfire Copilot™ extension built on Microsoft Azure OpenAI service to help customers get more done with their data faster.
Overall, this strategic partnership between Cloud Software Group and Microsoft is set to revolutionize the tech industry and deliver unmatched value and innovation to customers. With a shared vision for customer success through cloud and AI technology adoption, both companies are well-positioned to deliver transformative solutions at scale. Stay tuned for more exciting developments from this dynamic collaboration.
