Flipkart to use Microsoft cloud to boost e-tail sales

Leading e-commerce major Flipkart on Monday tied-up with global software major Microsoft to use its Azure cloud platform to boost its e-tail sales.

The strategic partnership was announced by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadela on his maiden visit to this tech hub after he took over the reins of the world’s largest software firm in February 2014.

Flipkart co-founder and its group CEO Binny Bansal and Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani were also present on the occasion.