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How does it save money?
Cloud computing saves money by letting companies like Microsoft rent computing power and storage from providers, rather than buying and maintaining their own expensive hardware. This reduces upfront costs and allows them to scale resources up or down as needed, avoiding wasted investment. It's a key reason why tech giants are so focused on efficiency.
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