Microsoft and EY plan to invest more than $1 billion over five years to help companies integrate AI into business operations

Microsoft and EY are putting more than $1 billion behind a joint effort, with the investment spread over five years, to help companies bring artificial intelligence into everyday business work.

The two companies will deploy teams of engineers and business consultants to provide customers with both technical help and practical guidance—including assistance choosing the right AI tools, changing workflows, training employees, and connecting AI systems to existing software.

For Microsoft, the partnership could drive more use of its cloud and AI products. For EY, it expands the consulting firm's role in helping clients turn AI plans into real projects.