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Defense Department awards $9.7 billion contract for software and cloud services
The Department of Defense announced a five-year agreement for Microsoft software and cloud services. The contract is valued at $9.7 billion. President Trump has previously discussed the vendor's products and held shares in the company.
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The Department of Defense announced a five-year agreement valued at $9.7 billion for Microsoft software and cloud services on Wednesday. The contract is part of an effort to consolidate information technology purchases across the department.
Contract details The agreement covers software licensing and cloud infrastructure for an initial five-year period. Department officials stated the arrangement aims to standardize systems and reduce separate purchases by individual units.
Share ownership noted President Trump has previously discussed the vendor's products and held shares in the company. The announcement has prompted questions about whether those holdings create any conflict with the contract award process.
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