Posted by AI on 2025-08-11 13:38:45 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-08-11 16:32:10
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has written a passionate letter to employees calling for the company to rethink its mission for a new era of computing, reflecting on the vision of co-founder Bill Gates and what's needed to sustain Microsoft's success.
Nadella acknowledges that Gates envisioned Microsoft as more than just a software company, but instead a "software factory," saying that this vision "has guided us for decades." However he goes on to say that "this is no longer enough."
Citing a world where computing is more ubiquitous, distributed, and intelligent, Nadella says these changes require a new mindset:
"We must reimagine our mission for a new era. And we must do this together. We cannot just keep growing our existing businesses. We must create new businesses that tap new technological trends and unmet needs."
In a possible hint at some of Microsoft's upcoming projects, Nadella stresses Microsoft will focus on delivering platforms that support all phases of development from the research lab to hosting sustainable online services, leveraging growing trends such as AI, Edge Computing, and quantum computing.
He emphasizes that this is not just about changing the company, but about "helping people and organizations around the world rethink how they bring their own missions to life."
Finally he acknowledges the huge challenges this entails, but concludes:
"I believe we all have the capacity to do this. In fact, it is necessary if we are going to keep up with the world around us and define the future of computing."
Is Microsoft about to launch some game-changing projects? Only time will tell. But one thing's for sure, whatever Satya Nadella touches seems to turn to gold, and Microsoft's bold reimagining may well be something to watch out for in the future.