ISG Provider Lens™ Focal Points - Microsoft AI and Cloud Ecosystem - Global 2025

How to Get the Most Value From Microsoft AI and Cloud Ecosystem Providers

Enterprises are tightening control over cloud costs, seeking solutions that enhance utilization, deliver measurable business outcomes and improve governance while ensuring end-to-end security on the Microsoft Cloud. This trend is particularly evident in AI, FinOps and data fabric, essential for improving business insight and fostering innovation. Enterprises are also prioritizing EX, productivity and retention amid rising labor costs, tech skills shortages and evolving hybrid work dynamics. Yet, many struggle to access data effectively and scale AI initiatives such as Microsoft Copilot. Michael Barnes, Lead Analyst of the ISG Provider Lens Microsoft AI and Cloud Ecosystem 2025 – Global report, emphasizes that aligning technology with business goals is crucial for enhancing performance and productivity.