Managing Director, Zero One, Zero One

Vincent Fernando, CFA

20 years of experience researching capital markets in Asia and the USA.

Managing Director, Zero One

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Founded in 2015, Zero One produces independent investment research and provides corporate finance advisory services with a focus on both listed and private technology companies. Founder Vincent Fernando has over 20 years of experience in US and Asia capital markets.

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<li>Given market concerns that AI is overhyped and not yet delivering sufficient value, we analyze Microsoft's Copilot disclosures and examine signs of AI services traction among corporate clients.</li>
<li>Signs indicate that Copilot is gaining substantial traction with corporate clients, adding value to software development, business operations, and healthcare documentation functions.</li>
<li>The number of organizations paying for MSFT's AI services is expanding rapidly. We view this as a promising indicator of increased AI adoption and substantial value creation.</li>
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Given market concerns that AI is overhyped and not yet delivering sufficient value, we analyze Microsoft's Copilot disclosures and examine signs of AI services traction among corporate clients.
Signs indicate that Copilot is gaining substantial traction with corporate clients, adding value to software development, business operations, and healthcare documentation functions.
The number of organizations paying for MSFT's AI services is expanding rapidly. We view this as a promising indicator of increased AI adoption and substantial value creation.


PC Monitor: Promising Uptake of Microsoft Copilot and AI Services; Remain Structurally Long

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PC Monitor: Promising Uptake of Microsoft Copilot and AI Services; Remain Structurally Long