Steve Ballmer
Steve Ballmer
Steven Anthony "Steve" Ballmer is an American businessman who was the chief executive officer of Microsoft from January 2000 to February 2014, and is the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers. As of May 11, 2015, his personal wealth is estimated at US$22.7 billion, ranking number 21 on the Forbes 400. It was announced on August 23, 2013, that he would step down as Microsoft's CEO within 12 months. On February 4, 2014, Ballmer retired as CEO and was succeeded by...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionEntrepreneur
Date of Birth24 March 1956
CityDetroit, MI
CountryUnited States of America
We have never really used the stock market itself as a barometer of our success,
Under Ray's technical leadership and weaving together both software and software-based services, I see incredible opportunity to better address the changing needs of our customers' digital lifestyles and the new world of work.
We expect to give Salesforce.com a very effective run for its money,
Businesses are based on people. Software is a tool that can empower those people. I think Microsoft software is fairly unique in the way that it can do that.
If we don't innovate, we don't have new versions. Nobody needs to upgrade. Nobody needs to buy. We have to have a variety of ways to innovate?We're at the beginning of 12 months of the greatest innovation pipeline that our company has ever had.
to create effective organizations, manage a diverse set of products and businesses, and make the tough decisions that will keep Microsoft moving forward on our priorities.
has not been building all its muscles evenly.
Getting the most out of their people is on the mind of every business leader I speak with. (We) are passionate about the idea that the right software can provide the tools to empower workers to become the drivers of business success.
IBM says we have a team of consultants and we can help you innovate. But at the end of the day, unlocking people potential is better. Having people collaborate to make the right decision is more productive.
IBM is increasingly a services company ... and we are, at the end of the day, a software company.
We want to give people the ability to do what they want, where they want, and when they want on any device connected to the Internet,
We don't trounce our competition, ... We compete.
We're very confident about our growth outlook -- so confident that we announced today we're accelerating our stock-buyback plans,
Vista will be out next year. Vista has never been delayed. I mean, we had earlier conceptualizations, but the thing that is Vista is on its track.