<p>The Google and Microsoft cloud teams each are claiming victory in Fortune 500 accounts. Which company is right?</p><p>Within minutes of one another, Microsoft (MSFT) and Google (GOOG) yesterday made similar claims about their respective cloud computing businesses. During earnings calls for each company, Microsoft and Google each said more than half of all Fortune 500 companies now use their respective cloud platforms. But what exactly does such a claim mean -- especially for channel partners who want to participate in that momentum?</p><p>First, let's start with the statements: Teaser Alert</p><p>In fact, The VAR Guy's sister site -- Talkin' Cloud -- has determined that both Google and Microsoft rank among the world's top 10 cloud services providers. A full report -- the third-annual Top 100 Cloud Services Providers list -- will debut July 30 with the details. Remaining Questions</p><p><a href="http://thevarguy.com/cloud-computing-services-and-business-solutions/google-apps-vs-microsoft-office-365-both-clouds-win-">Keep reading...</a></p><p>Read also:</p><p><a href="http://talkincloud.com/google-apps-vs-office-365/google-apps-business-fortune-500-companies-engage">Google Apps for Business: Fortune 500 Companies Engage</a> (Talkin' Cloud)</p><p>Explore: <a href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=d0FFEqRUWgosD5MRXhTc7sj61JG-M&ned=us">6 additional articles.</a></p>