The state of Microsoft: Satya Nadella’s tenure at Microsoft has brought a new approach, doubling down on the company’s traditional strength in enterprise software, pulling off successful acquisitions, and moving the Office productivity platform into a new era with products such as the Microsoft Teams collaboration software.
But what does the future hold for the tech giant? What will be the next big opportunity for Microsoft? And what are the biggest threats it faces? We discuss all of that and more this week with veteran technology journalist and Microsoft watcher Mary Jo Foley, who writes the All About Microsoft blog for ZDNet. Read more highlights and listen to the full episode here, or subscribe to GeekWire in any podcast app. Who would you like to hear as a guest commentator discussing the week’s tech news on future shows? Send suggestions to tips@geekwire.com.
Pros and cons of virtual government: The Washington State Capitol grounds are eerily quiet in Olympia for this year’s session as legislature proceedings take place on Zoom and Microsoft Teams. Some say the virtual version is exceedingly slow and cumbersome. But for those who testify and lobby, it has created some unexpected benefits. Read more.
Amazon diversity exec departs: Elizabeth Nieto, the leader of Amazon’s Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team, is leaving the Seattle tech giant unexpectedly for a new job at Spotify after less than two years in the role.
Report calls out Xbox power usage: Energy consumption by the new Xbox gaming console could cost new owners of the Microsoft device more than $500 million on their electricity bills over the next five years. Read more.
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