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Satya Nadella shares key skills for aspiring Microsoft employees on the company's 10-year anniversary. From cloud expertise to consumer focus, his advice emphasizes the importance of adaptability and continuous learning in the tech industry. Do check out what all skills Microsoft CEO Satya Nadellla wants to see in Microsft employees. #Skilldevelopment #Reskilling https://lnkd.in/gbVwYpq5

The new Microsoft Planner: New task features for organizations with frontline workers. Earlier this month we announced that the new Microsoft Planner has begun rolling out to General Availability. As part of the new Planner, we’re enhancing task publishing, a feature designed to increase clarity for frontline workers about what work is required and increase visibility for the organization on how that work is going. More specifically, we're releasing four new features based on the top requests we’ve received across frontline organizations. We’re happy to report that these new capabilities have started rolling out as part of the new... #techcommunity #azure #microsoft https://lnkd.in/g_6PjRvf

Wow, this is amazing. 1.55 MILLION licenses are being purchased from Microsoft by Amazon, while we also compete with them in the AWS space. I mean, when objectively have the best collaboration ecosystem in the world, as a business, it is hard not to make this move. #microsoft #amazon #cloudcomputing #competition #partnership

Satya Nadella marked his 10th year as Microsoft’s CEO and his tenure can be characterized as "the best turnaround in history". His tenure as CEO of Microsoft, marking a decade of leadership, has been transformational for the company and the tech industry at large. His strategic vision and decisions have reshaped Microsoft into a more dynamic, forward-looking company. Here are the five most important aspects of his legacy: 1/ Transition from Windows-centric strategy to Cloud computing. Perhaps the most significant shift under Nadella's leadership was pivoting Microsoft from a primarily Windows-focused company to a leader in cloud computing. This move involved heavily investing in and expanding Azure, Microsoft's cloud computing service, which has become a significant revenue source and placed Microsoft as a formidable competitor to Amazon Web Services (AWS) in the cloud domain. This transition not only diversified Microsoft's product portfolio but also secured its position in the rapidly growing cloud market. 2/ Embracing open source. Nadella led Microsoft to embrace open-source technologies, a stark contrast from its previous stance. This included open-sourcing .NET, joining the Linux Foundation, and acquiring GitHub, a platform for open-source code sharing and collaboration. This approach helped Microsoft build goodwill among developers, increased adoption of its technologies, and fostered a more inclusive and collaborative tech ecosystem. 3/ Focus on AI and research.  Microsoft intensified its focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and research, developing and integrating AI technologies across its products and services. This includes investments in AI for Office 365, Azure AI services, and the strategic partnership with OpenAI, etc. These moves have not only kept Microsoft at the forefront of AI innovation but also ensured its products remain competitive and cutting-edge. 4/ Diversification of product lineup.  Nadella steered Microsoft towards diversifying its product lineup, including hardware with the Surface devices, gaming through the acquisition of game studios and the development of the Xbox Game Pass subscription service, and professional networking with the acquisition of LinkedIn. This diversification has opened new revenue streams and reduced the company's reliance on traditional software sales. 5/ Corporate culture and social responsibility.  Lastly, he has been credited with transforming Microsoft's corporate culture, fostering a more open, growth-minded, and collaborative environment. He emphasizes empathy, learning from failures, and a customer-centric approach. 📸 Axios

At first blush this looks like a revolutionary deal. It is easy to focus on the cloud aspect of this and think Amazon is buying Microsoft cloud services. Another way to look at it is Amazon is already using "on-prem" traditional Office. The article doesn't call it out but I suspect they are also using on-prem Exchange. Amazon is merely upgrading their office suite to the SaaS offering of Office 365. I am surprised they haven't already. The significant takeaway is they did not choose Google Workspace. One can dive into the significance of that, but I won't right now. Yes, it is very large at $1B but Amazon is a large company, so it makes sense. Most likely, yes as Jason Missildine says, there is a balance of trade deal here somewhere. If as Daniel 📴 Stefaniak says, AWS has a lot of Windows licensing, there might be a significant discount included in this EA that made it compelling for Amazon.

How to answer "why do you want to work here?" For example Microsoft: Your answer should reflect your genuine interest in the company, its mission, and how your skills align with its goals. "I want to work at Microsoft because of its reputation as a leader in innovation and technology. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more resonates deeply with me, as I’m passionate about creating solutions that make a meaningful impact on people’s lives. I’m particularly excited about Microsoft’s commitment to AI, cloud computing, and sustainability, which are areas I’m eager to contribute to and grow within. Additionally, Microsoft’s culture of continuous learning and collaboration is something that aligns with my personal values. I’m motivated by the opportunity to work alongside some of the best minds in the industry, where I cannot only apply my skills but also expand them in new and challenging ways. Being part of a company that is shaping the future of technology and driving positive change on a global scale is incredibly exciting, and I’m eager to contribute to that vision." This answer demonstrates your knowledge of Microsoft’s mission, your alignment with its values, and how your skills and aspirations match the company’s direction.

🚀 Celebrating Resiliency in Azure! 🚀As a proud recipient of the App Resiliency Influencer badge, I’m thrilled to share how we’ve been working tirelessly to enhance the reliability and robustness of mission-critical applications on Azure. 🌟 🔍 What’s the App Resiliency Influencer badge? This prestigious badge recognizes Microsoft Technical Sales Specialists and Cloud Solution Architects who have successfully championed resiliency practices for application deployments at scale. It’s all about ensuring our customers’ workloads stay rock-solid, even in the face of unexpected challenges. 💪 🌐 Our Journey: * Proactive Outreach: We’ve engaged with multiple customers, offering personalized guidance on resiliency best practices. From architecture reviews to workshops, we’ve been there every step of the way. * Value-Based Deliveries: Our focus has been on delivering tangible value. By fine-tuning application workloads, we’ve minimized downtime, improved fault tolerance, and optimized performance. * Well-Architected Framework: We’ve evangelized resiliency principles aligned with the Well-Architected Framework. It’s not just about technology; it’s about mindset and culture. 🌟 Results: * Reduced incidents and faster recovery times * Increased customer confidence in Azure * Strengthened partnerships with our amazing customers 🙌 Thank You! None of this would be possible without our fantastic team, our customers, and the Azure community. Let’s continue building resilient solutions together! 🌐💙#Azure #Resiliency #CloudSolutions #TechCommunity cc: Jorge Valenzuela Jiménez Verónica Ayora Estevan Débora Di Piano Roberto Arocha Laura Salafranca

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