Microsoft’s CFO says it’s no secret that cloud computing is the future of IT and that Microsoft is well-positioned to lead. He says the company will act to gain more users, earn more per user and deliver customer service. Klein also notes key opportunities in the mid-market and enterprise sectors. He offers an overview of the company’s financials and reinforces its commitments to growing earnings per share, managing costs and returning cash to shareholders.
Ballmer outlines Microsoft’s investments and innovations in Xbox, phones, Bing, Windows and Office, as well as business models and market expansion in these areas. He cites a key advantage: Microsoft offerings work on a vast range of devices and form factors for real consumer choice. In demos, Brad Brooks shows personal cloud experiences through Windows 7 and Augusto Valdez presents Windows Phone 7. To close, Ballmer talks about Microsoft Store expansion.
Ballmer outlines Microsoft’s investments and innovations in Xbox, phones, Bing, Windows and Office, as well as business models and market expansion in these areas. He cites a key advantage: Microsoft offerings work on a vast range of devices and form factors for real consumer choice. In demos, Brad Brooks shows personal cloud experiences through Windows 7 and Augusto Valdez presents Windows Phone 7. To close, Ballmer talks about Microsoft Store expansion.
Craig Mundie describes changes ahead as Microsoft explores three key areas: the cloud, the Natural User Interface, and what he calls working on the user’s behalf. He notes the potential of cloud computing to integrate and orchestrate data gathering and analysis, demonstrating his point with an intelligent Bing search. He describes how Kinect technology moved from “impossible” to available in less than three years.
Microsoft’s COO talks about enterprises, small and medium-size businesses, and Windows and Office. Turner says Microsoft is the market leader for cloud services for business customers. He tells how the company will continue to compete to win while enjoying all-time highs for customer satisfaction and product quality.
Koefoed welcomed analysts and media to Microsoft FAM 2010 and outlined the day’s agenda. He previewed the Technology Showcase demos that participants will see. He summarized the strong results from last week’s earnings announcement, outlined how Microsoft’s eight core businesses are expected to perform in the coming year, and previewed questions that speakers will address.
