Microsoft Offers Free Copilot and Deep Discounts in New US Government Contract
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Summary
Microsoft has secured a new contract with the US government through the General Services Administration (GSA) that offers significant discounts, including a year of free Copilot access to government agencies. The deal is described as a "strategic partnership" that could save the federal government up to $3.1 billion over the next year. The article suggests Microsoft is being rewarded despite security failures, offering deep discounts to maintain government business while agencies must "put up with its other problem products."
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offering a year of free Copilot access to government agencies willing to put up with its other problem products
The GSA announced its new deal with Microsoft on Tuesday, describing it as a "strategic partnership"
could save the federal government as much as $3.1 billion over the next year
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