By Supriyo Bose
Publication Date: 2026-01-14 14:36:00
International Business Machines Corporation IBM and Microsoft Corporation MSFT are two of the leading players in the global cloud computing industry. IBM offers cloud and data solutions that aid enterprises in digital transformation. In addition to hybrid cloud services, the company provides advanced information technology solutions, computer systems, quantum computing and supercomputing solutions, enterprise software, storage systems and microelectronics.
On the other hand, Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform offers several hybrid solutions that can host applications and workloads and provide security and operational tools for hybrid environments. Azure hybrid services range from virtualized hardware that hosts traditional IT apps and databases to an integrated platform as a service solution for on-premises, edge and multi-cloud scenarios.
With a focus on hybrid cloud and AI (artificial intelligence), both IBM and Microsoft are strategically positioned in the cloud…
