Starbucks Aims to Cut $400 Million in Software Costs by Developing In-House Solutions
Starbucks plans to reduce its annual software spending of around $400 million by building internal AI-powered tools instead of relying on Microsoft and IBM. The announcement caused market reactions, with shares of Starbucks rising over 3%, while those of Microsoft and IBM fell significantly.
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