Microsoft Partners Launch AI Apps on Azure Marketplace, Shares Trade at $411 with P/E 22
Microsoft partners eSoftware Associates and Inriver launched AI-infused Power Platform apps and a Manufacturing AI solution in the Azure Marketplace across manufacturing, healthcare and construction. Shares trade near $411 with a forward P/E of 22 as analysts debate if AI-driven cloud contracts with OpenAI and Anthropic inflate earnings.
1. ESW Launches AI-Infused Power Platform Apps
eSoftware Associates Inc. expanded its Microsoft Power Platform offerings with custom AI-infused business applications, including approval workflows, custom CRMs and compliance tracking systems, serving manufacturing, construction, engineering, healthcare technology and insurance clients.
2. Inriver Secures Manufacturing AI Certification
Inriver achieved Microsoft Certified Software Designation for its PIM for Manufacturing AI, making the solution available in the Azure Marketplace for streamlined deployment and integration across Microsoft cloud products.
3. Share Valuation and AI Earnings Debate
Microsoft shares trade near $411 with a forward P/E of 22 as analysts weigh whether circular cloud contracts with AI giants OpenAI and Anthropic are inflating reported earnings.