Editing Microsoft Corporation (section)

=== Financial Performance and Operational Efficiency   ===
Microsoft’s financial health in 2017 reached new heights, solidifying its leadership in the tech industry. The company reported robust revenue of $90.0 billion GAAP and $96.7 billion non-GAAP, alongside an operating income of $22.3 billion GAAP and $29.3 billion non-GAAP.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/Investor/earnings/FY-2017-Q4/press-release-webcast |quote=Microsoft's revenue for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017, was $90.0 billion GAAP and $96.7 billion non-GAAP. }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/Investor/earnings/FY-2017-Q4/press-release-webcast |quote=Microsoft's operating income for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017, was $22.3 billion GAAP and $29.3 billion non-GAAP. }}</ref> Net income also saw significant growth, reaching $21.2 billion GAAP and $25.9 billion non-GAAP, reflecting strong profitability.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/Investor/earnings/FY-2017-Q4/press-release-webcast |quote=Microsoft's net income for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017, was $21.2 billion GAAP and $25.9 billion non-GAAP. }}</ref> These figures were driven by Microsoft’s strategic focus on cloud computing, particularly Azure, which was enhanced with AI and Machine Learning capabilities, and its enterprise software offerings.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/bobevans1/2017/11/01/how-microsoft-is-revolutionizing-the-cloud-satya-nadellas-strategy-to-blow-past-20-billion/ |quote=Microsoft is redefining the enterprise cloud-computing market with end-to-end architectural consistency and by infusing AI, Machine Learning, and IoT into everything it does. }}</ref> Despite the declining PC market, Microsoft’s digital transformation efforts, including rethinking traditional IT and business operations, allowed it to maintain a competitive edge.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.microsoft.com/insidetrack/blog/inside-the-transformation-of-it-and-operations-at-microsoft/ |quote=Microsoft's digital transformation involves rethinking traditional IT and business operations. }}</ref> Cost management strategies in cloud computing, such as cost optimisation and resource utilisation, further improved transparency and efficiency. Additionally, Microsoft’s platforms and tools supported new startups, improved educational and health outcomes, and empowered human ingenuity, showcasing its broader societal impact.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.microsoft.com/investor/reports/ar17/index.html?msockid=159d0454849e6754034a10aa85bb6659 |quote=Microsoft's platforms and tools enable efficiency and support new startups, improve educational and health outcomes, and empower human ingenuity. }}</ref> In gaming, subscription strategies like Xbox Game Pass increased accessibility for gamers, contributing to growth in this sector.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cbinsights.com/research/report/microsoft-strategy-teardown/ |quote=Microsoft's recent subscription strategies in gaming have increased accessibility for gamers. }}</ref> By restructuring from top to bottom, Microsoft achieved market-leading cloud growth, outpacing competitors and expanding its market share.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/bobevans1/2018/09/17/how-1-microsoft-is-beating-amazon-google-and-everyone-else-in-the-cloud-the-strategic-breakdown/ |quote=Microsoft has restructured the company from top to bottom to achieve market-leading cloud growth despite competition. }}</ref>