Pentagon to Split JEDI Contract Between Microsoft and Amazon

The Pentagon has decided to cancel the original Jedi cloud sourcing deal, which was initially awarded to Microsoft, after facing multiple lawsuits and public relations battles. The contract, valued at up to $10 billion over a decade, was highly contested by Amazon. In a move to resolve the disputes, the Pentagon opted to split the contract between both companies, allowing them to provide cloud services to the government. This decision is seen as a significant development in the tech industry, offering both companies a foothold in lucrative government contracts.

What was the initial outcome of the JEDI cloud sourcing deal?

• It was canceled immediately.

• It was awarded to Amazon.

• It was awarded to Microsoft.

• It was split between multiple companies.

How did the Pentagon resolve the dispute over the JEDI contract?

• By awarding it to a third company.

• By splitting the contract between Microsoft and Amazon.

• By canceling the contract entirely.

• By awarding it solely to Amazon.

What was a major consequence of the JEDI contract dispute?

• Increased collaboration between tech companies.

• A series of lawsuits and public relations battles.

• A reduction in government spending on technology.

• Immediate resolution with no further issues.

What was the estimated value of the JEDI contract over a decade?

• $20 billion

• $10 billion

• $15 billion

• $5 billion

What was a significant benefit for the winner of the JEDI contract?

• Immediate payment of the full contract value.

• A monopoly on cloud services in the private sector.

• A foothold in the lucrative government cloud services market.

• Exclusive rights to all government contracts.