Microsoft topped quarterly revenue expectations on Wednesday on strong Azure cloud-computing growth, reassuring investors that its hefty AI investments were paying off and sending shares in the company more than 6% higher in after-hours trading.

Microsoft earnings are coming, and questions about the company’s artificial intelligence spending, cloud performance, and customer strength will all be heavily watched metrics when the results hit. Microsoft is scheduled to report third-quarter financial results after the stock market closes on Wednesday.

Microsoft announced Wednesday that it has expanded its cloud and AI infrastructure in Europe and will follow local laws.

Microsoft has pledged to fight any U.S. government order to halt data center operations in Europe, as it sought to soothe concerns among European customers that trans-Atlantic tensions would lead to s

Microsoft (MSFT) announced five digital commitments to Europe, including expansion of its cloud and AI infrastructure in the region.