Microsoft has reported a better-than-expected profit, as demand for its Office software and Xbox video-game console held up amid an economic slowdown.
Profit for the US software company rose 2% to $US4.4 billion in the three months to September compared to the same period a year ago.
Sales rose 9% to $US15.1 billion.
Looking ahead, the company warned the economic slowdown will crimp technology spending.
