Future of Microsoft Is in the Cloud: Gleeson

The transcript discusses Satya Nadella's leadership style and its positive impact on Microsoft's direction, contrasting it with Steve Ballmer's approach. It highlights Microsoft's recent financial success, driven by Azure and Office, and Nadella's cohesive vision for the company's future. The focus is on mobile and cloud strategies, with a shift in philosophy to drive online services. The importance of Lumia and Xbox in maintaining consumer identity is emphasized, and the future outlook predicts a focus on cloud and IT services.

How does Satya Nadella's leadership style differ from that of Steve Ballmer?

• Nadella is more bombastic and over the top.

• Nadella is calm and reassuring.

• Nadella focuses solely on financial performance.

• Nadella avoids public appearances.

What is the primary goal of Microsoft's mobile strategy under Nadella?

• To dominate the hardware market.

• To promote Windows Phone exclusively.

• To compete directly with Apple.

• To enable services like OneDrive and Skype.

Why is the Lumia line important for Microsoft?

• It is the only line of phones that runs Android.

• It is the most profitable segment of Microsoft.

• It helps push Windows services and products.

• It is the only phone line that competes with Apple.

What role does Xbox play in Microsoft's strategy?

• It is solely a gaming console.

• It is used only for enterprise solutions.

• It helps build consumer identity and integrates Microsoft services.

• It is being phased out in favor of mobile devices.

What is expected to be the focus of Microsoft's growth in the next 5-10 years?

• Hardware development.

• Azure and cloud services.

• Windows operating system.

• Mobile phone manufacturing.