Pentagon Opts to Split Cloud Deal Between Microsoft, Amazon

The JEDI contract, a major cloud computing initiative by the Pentagon, was initially expected to be awarded to Amazon but went to Microsoft, leading to legal disputes. The Pentagon decided to split the contract between multiple providers, including Amazon and Microsoft, due to changing needs and prolonged legal battles. This decision offers both companies new business opportunities and positions them as significant government contractors.

What was the primary purpose of the JEDI contract?

• To enhance battlefield management through cloud computing

• To build a new Pentagon headquarters

• To create a new social media platform

• To develop new military hardware

Which company was initially expected to win the JEDI contract?

• Oracle

• Amazon

• IBM

• Google

What was the Pentagon's solution to the legal disputes surrounding the JEDI contract?

• Delay the contract indefinitely

• Split the contract between multiple providers

• Award the contract to a single company

• Cancel the contract entirely

How did the resolution of the JEDI contract affect Microsoft?

• It led to a significant drop in Microsoft's market value

• It was a complete loss for Microsoft

• It resulted in Microsoft exiting the cloud computing market

• It provided more certainty and was seen as potentially positive

What impact did the JEDI contract resolution have on Amazon?

• Amazon's market value decreased significantly

• Amazon decided to focus on other projects

• Amazon gained a new opportunity to bid

• Amazon was completely excluded from the contract