The Microsoft-Walgreens deal is the latest tie-up between two industries that desperately need each other

The Microsoft-Walgreens deal is the latest tie-up between two industries that desperately need each other

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https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/15/walgreens-has-now-teamed-up-with-microsoft-and-alphabet----and-thats-just-a-start-for-tech-and-health-partnerships.html

Amazon is the e-commerce giant, a behemoth in cloud computing and an aspiring player in the pharmacy business. Across those industries, Amazon is scaring everyone, forcing them to partner up to defend themselves.

The latest deal was announced on Tuesday, when drug store chain Walgreens said it's teaming up with Microsoft for a seven-year agreement that includes exploring digital health opportunities within stores and developing software for managing patient engagement.