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=== Strategic Initiatives and Innovations === Microsoft’s 2021 was marked by a series of high-profile product launches and strategic moves: * '''Windows 365''': Launched on 14 July 2021, this cloud-based service allowed users to access Windows 10 desktops from any device<ref>{{cite web |url=https://techcrunch.com/2021/07/14/microsoft-launches-windows-365/ |quote=Microsoft launched Windows 365, a cloud service for accessing Windows 10 desktops, on July 14, 2021. }}</ref>. * '''Office 2021 and Windows 11''': Released on 5 October, these updates marked significant milestones in Microsoft’s software ecosystem<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.windowscentral.com/office-2021 |quote=Office 2021 was released on October 5, 2021, alongside Windows 11. }}</ref>. * '''Azure Quantum''': Unveiled in February, this public preview provided access to cutting-edge quantum software and hardware<ref>{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft |quote=Microsoft released Azure Quantum for public preview in February 2021, providing access to quantum software and hardware. }}</ref>. * '''Nuance Communications''': Acquired for $19.7 billion, this deal enhanced Microsoft’s AI and cloud capabilities, particularly in healthcare<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.microsoft.com/investor/reports/ar21/index.html |quote=Microsoft acquired Nuance Communications in 2021, a strategic move to enhance its AI and cloud capabilities. }}</ref>. * '''Partnership with Eviden''': A five-year global alliance aimed at accelerating cloud and AI strategies<ref>{{cite web |url=https://eviden.com/insights/press-releases/eviden-and-microsoft-forge-five-year-global-strategic-partnership-to-accelerate-cloud-ai-strategies-and-boost-industry-transformation/ |quote=Eviden and Microsoft formed a five-year global strategic partnership to accelerate Cloud & AI strategies and boost industry transformation. }}</ref>. These initiatives were reflected in Microsoft’s financial performance, with the Intelligent Cloud segment growing by 17% in FY21 Q4<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/investor/earnings/fy-2023-q4/intelligent-cloud-performance |quote=Microsoft's Intelligent Cloud segment revenue increased by $12.9 billion or 17% in FY23 Q4. }}</ref>.
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