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Microsoft is winding down Oracle deal to rent AI cloud capacity, Bloomberg News reports

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on November 6, 2026

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· Last updated: November 6, 2026

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Microsoft Scales Back Oracle AI Cloud Deal in Cloud Partnership Review

Microsoft Reassesses Cloud Partnerships and Oracle AI Computing Arrangement

Background of the Microsoft-Oracle AI Cloud Deal

Nov 6 (Reuters) - Microsoft is winding down an arrangement to rent AI computing from Oracle as part of a larger reassessment of billions of dollars in cloud partnerships, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Market Reaction to the News

Oracle shares were down nearly 3% in afternoon trading, while Microsoft was little changed. 

Details of the Contract and Its Conclusion

Microsoft has been turning off rented computing capacity from Oracle in recent months after declining to renew the contract, according to the report.

Reasons for Ending the Arrangement

Over time, the computing capacity Microsoft was renting became less valuable as it no longer met the company's evolving needs, the report added.

Responses from Microsoft and Oracle

Microsoft and Oracle did not immediately respond to Reuters’ requests for comment.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Anzar Mehraj in Bengaluru; Editing by Joyjeet Das and Jonathan Ananda)

Key Takeaways

  • Microsoft is winding down its AI cloud capacity rental from Oracle, declining to renew the contract as the infrastructure no longer aligns with its requirements (news.bgov.com).
  • The abandoned deal was sizable—estimated to be in the realm of US$3 billion—and reportedly faltered due to security and compliance concerns, such as Oracle Cloud Infrastructure’s lack of FedRAMP certification (newsquawk.com).
  • This decision is part of Microsoft’s broader reassessment of cloud partnerships, amid massive tech spending on AI infrastructure—Oracle alone holds hundreds of billions in future data center lease commitments (news.bloomberglaw.com).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Microsoft ending its cloud computing arrangement with Oracle?
Microsoft is winding down its arrangement to rent AI computing from Oracle as part of a reassessment of its cloud partnerships and evolving company needs.
How did the Oracle deal impact Oracle shares?
Oracle shares fell nearly 3% in afternoon trading following news of the wind-down.
Has Microsoft renewed its AI cloud contract with Oracle?
Microsoft has declined to renew the contract and is turning off rented computing capacity from Oracle.
Did Microsoft or Oracle comment on the status of their cloud partnership?
Neither Microsoft nor Oracle immediately responded to Reuters’ requests for comment on the matter.

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