Five key reasons drive Microsoft's confidence in cloud computing
Microsoft is betting the cloud will deliver it and its customers the most opportunities for innovation and development. And according to CEO Steve Ballmer, five key reasons are driving the company's confidence in - and technology strategy for - cloud computing in the coming years.
In a talk at the University of Washington, Microsoft's CEO gave his broad vision for hosted computing
Seventy percent of the 40,000 people who work on software at Microsoft are in some way working in the cloud, CEO Steve Ballmer said Thursday at the University of Washington.
The search leader's main advantage is that it "got it right first," he said.
It's not easy being Steve Ballmer. The Microsoft CEO was asked for the umpteenth time Tuesday if his company will ever be number one in search.
Analysts say Microsoft has to rise above strong competitors like Symbian, BlackBerry, iPhone
Early reaction to the refreshed Windows Phone 7 Series operating system boiled down mostly to: "Microsoft desperately needed to do something."
The Windows Phone 7 Series interface has "hubs" gathering functions related to people, pictures, office or games
Microsoft unveiled the next version of its operating system for mobile phones, Windows Phone 7 Series, featuring a move away from applications and towards functions.
The company is working on moving its child exploitation app to the cloud
A move to the cloud will enable new kinds of applications that public safety and law enforcement agencies can use to do their jobs better, Microsoft’s CEO said during its annual Worldwide Public Safety Symposium on Wednesday.
Microsoft's CEO said despite Google's moves, the software giant will continue to operate in China
Microsoft does not plan to follow Google’s lead in pulling out of China, the software giant’s CEO told news outlets on Thursday.
A look back on Ballmer's Web achievements since Bill Gates handed over the reins
Ten years ago on Jan. 13, 2000, Microsoft's Bill Gates turned over the CEO reins to Steve Ballmer, who emphasized then that the Internet would be the target for much of the company's new software development efforts.
Rumors are at a fever pitch regarding both the Microsoft and Apple tablet PC's
Reports suggest that Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer will unveil details of Microsoft's entry in the tablet PC arena during his keynote speech today at the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
He dismisses Mac's market share gains
Microsoft Corp. said today that Windows 7 has sold twice as many units as any other Microsoft operating system in the same time period.
The new cuts go beyond the 5,000 people the company said earlier this year that it would let go
Microsoft is laying off another 800 people, adding to the 5,000 the company has already let go this year.
The New York event caps a day of gatherings in London, Beijing, Tokyo and elsewhere
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer took the stage in New York Thursday, playing the role of chief salesman in a day of worldwide launch events, executive speechmaking and sales promotions meant to persuade consumers and businesses to migrate to Windows 7.
Taking a look at Steve Ballmer's 10 years at the helm of Microsoft
In a little over two months, Microsoft's Steve Ballmer will mark the 10th anniversary of his tenure as CEO, a stretch of time where he has seen software, lawsuits, mergers, acquisitions and competitive battle royals come and go.
Microsoft chief's compensation drops
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer received a 5.5% decrease in his overall compensation last year as the company suffered through its first-ever drop in overall revenue, according to documents filed with the SEC Tuesday.
Microsoft's CEO acknowledged the tough environment but said its new OS can help businesses save money
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer put on his sales hat Tuesday and made a case for why businesses should upgrade to Windows 7, despite an economy in which many IT budgets have been frozen or are lower than in years past.
