📚 Microsoft's JEDI cloud contract canceled by Pentagon

After almost two years of legal battles, the Pentagon has scrapped its $10 billion contract with Microsoft. What you need to know The Pentagon has canceled its JEDI contract with Microsoft. The contract has been part of a long legal battle since it was awarded in October 2019. Amazon argues that the contract was not awarded to Amazon due to President Trump's feelings towards Jeff Bezos. The Pentagon will instead pursue a deal with Amazon and Microsoft. On Tuesday, July 6, 2021, the Pentagon announced its cancelation of the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure (JEDI) cloud contract with Microsoft. The contract was valued at up to $10 billion. In its place, the Pentagon will seek a deal with Microsoft and Amazon, according to a report by the Associated Press. "With the shifting technology environment, it has become clear that the JEDI Cloud contract, which has long been delayed, no longer meets the requirements to fill the DoD's capability gaps," said the Pentagon. First awar... ...