Microsoft CEO: Visualization, cloud computing next steps for energy industry

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Microsoft CEO Visualization, cloud computing next steps for energy industry On Thursday, Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft, concluded the Microsoft Global Energy Forum in Houston, Texas by presenting the next generation of information technology for the energy industry. Ballmer explained



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[dave]

Go ask T-Mobile how reliable cloud computing has been for them.

CLOUD FAIL (http://gigaom.com/2009/10/10/when-cloud-fails-t-mobile-microsoft-lose-sidekick-customer-data/)


Regrettably, based on Microsoft latest recovery assessment of their systems, we must now inform you that [INSERT BILLION DOLLAR PROJECT NAME] information almost certainly has been lost as a result of a server failure at Microsoft. That said, our teams continue to work around-the-clock in hopes of discovering some way to recover this information. However, the likelihood of a successful outcome is extremely low.

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