Cloudy with a strong chance of windfalls

Steve Ballmer’s quote – “for the cloud, we’re all in”; spoken in March 2010 – rapidly became IT folklore and was a clear recognition from Microsoft that the shift from client server to cloud computing was an irresistible force, and that the company needed to get...

Cars become more connected

In-car connectivity has received a boost, with new steps turning the car into just one of the many devices that a user wishes to include in a network that can share information. Microsoft has announced patent licensing agreements with automotive technology companies...

Electronics demand rises in Q1

Total inventory held by semiconductor suppliers declined significantly in the first quarter as excess stockpiles created during the global economic malaise of 2012 were cleared away, done in anticipation of a resurgence in consumer demand for electronic products...