Asda enters cloud partnership with Microsoft

British supermarket chain Asda has partnered Microsoft to expedite its move to a cloud-first operational model. Microsoft’s AI and machine learning technologies will support the cloud transition, with Microsoft Azure as the backbone of the retailer’s digital infrastructure. The move, described as one of the largest technology deals in the UK’s retail sector, builds on a commercial alliance dating back to 2022. It appoints Azure as the primary cloud provider of Asda and creates a joint investment fund ...