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
It's a real reflection of the respect that I have, and that many of our people have, for Kevin as a strong leader, ... There's a lot of great technical talent in that division.
heard loud and clear, 'You will change some things.'
This is a very large business that still has incredible possibilities.
In this era of the web and web services, and new technologies, there's many more opportunities to integrate and connect with systems from our partners, our competitors, and many, many others.
These changes are designed to align our Business Groups in a way that will enhance decision-making and speed of execution, as well as help us continue to deliver the types of products and services our customers want most.
Is there anyone who believes that the search experience isn't going to be dramatically different 10 years from now than it is today?
It never matters where we are, ... We know we have to push, push, push, push, push to be better.
IBM is increasingly a services company ... and we are, at the end of the day, a software company.
The stuff AOL is doing now is unbelievably egregious. They're trying to get personal computer companies to delete features of Windows and not let people have the choice of using our software,
Powerful devices meet powerful networks in small forms.
Microsoft's collaboration with Cable & Wireless and Compaq will mean great new integrated messaging and collaboration tools, ... By basing a range of new services on the Windows platform, Cable & Wireless, Compaq and Microsoft will enable more reliable and more efficient IT services for small and medium-sized businesses.
because we've heard what people had to say.
In this world, it should be easy for me to tell my travel agent Web site to make sure to update my calendar with my trip and to page my mother if my flight is going to be more than an hour late.
In this world, it should be easy for me to tell my travel agent Web site to make sure to update my calendar with my trip and to page my mother if my flight is going to be more than an hour late.