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Steve Ballmer, a name synonymous with the tech giant Microsoft, has left an indelible mark on the company and the tech industry at large. Once the CEO of Microsoft, Ballmer's journey from leading the company to his departure and post-retirement activities encapsulates a passionate commitment to the brand, often boldly claiming, "I bleed Microsoft."

Throughout his career, Ballmer was known for his charismatic and sometimes emotional presentations, never shy to share his candid views on competitors like Apple, or express disappointment over missed opportunities, such as entering the mobile market too late. His leadership saw Microsoft venture into the hardware space and delve deeper into cloud services, a strategy that has undeniably shaped the company's direction even under his successor, Satya Nadella.

Ballmer's interests spanned a broad spectrum within the technology sector, from defending Microsoft's hardware ventures like the Surface tablet, to contemplating the potential of Office for iPad. His era was one of transitions, as he sought to steer Microsoft towards innovation in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Even after stepping down, Ballmer remained deeply connected to the industry, offering insights on leadership and the future of technology at forums like the Oxford Union. His legacy is not just in his contributions to Microsoft, but in his passionate belief in the power of technology to change the world.

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Microsoft raise the stakes with US$2 billion investment
Wed, 24th Apr 2013
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Company shares reach a seven-month high, stemmed from a cash injection by activist investor group ValueAct Capital.
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House always wins as Microsoft posts Q3 boost
Sat, 20th Apr 2013
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Microsoft announces Q3 results, with revenues of $20.49bn and earnings per share of $0.72, thanks to success in cloud services.
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Why Microsoft needs to shed their CEO, Steve Ballmer
Wed, 10th Apr 2013
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Under Steve Ballmer's leadership, Microsoft struggles for direction, impacting stock values despite innovations like Surface.
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Hold the phone, Microsoft’s Surface RT is New Zealand bound
Fri, 1st Mar 2013
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Microsoft's Surface RT set to hit New Zealand stores on March 15, challenging Apple's iPad supremacy.
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Gates moans over Microsoft's mobile mistakes
Wed, 20th Feb 2013
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Bill Gates questions the lack of urgency in innovation over the last few years, criticising Microsoft's early mobile strategy.
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Momentum with Microsoft according to Ballmer
Fri, 30th Nov 2012
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Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer defended the company's performance during 2012, highlighting revenue growth and a shift to devices and services.
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Microsoft has “come a long way in the past year”
Thu, 29th Nov 2012
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Microsoft holds shareholder meeting in Seattle as CEO Steve Ballmer shares business updates and highlights success of Windows 8.
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Windows Chief Steven Sinofsky departs Microsoft
Tue, 13th Nov 2012
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Steven Sinofsky leaves as Windows executives Julie Larson-Green and Tami Reller take expanded roles in company shake-up.
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Microsoft's window of opportunity
Tue, 6th Nov 2012
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Microsoft's Steve Ballmer bets big on new Windows Phone, eyeing rapid growth to challenge Android and iOS as the third force in smartphones.
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The week that was: Windows 8, Surface, iPad Mini and a Cancelled Android Event
Tue, 30th Oct 2012
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Friday was the day that completed the week that was in the shape of 'things to come' for the 'Post-PC era'.
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Microsoft enjoying epic year
Wed, 19th Sep 2012
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CEO Steve Ballmer compares 2012 with the launch of Windows 95, believing Windows 8 will surpass all expectations.
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Sir Richard Branson to speak at MS partner meet
Fri, 10th Jun 2011
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The founder of the Virgin Group will address attendees at Microsoft World Partner Conference.
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Microsoft targets SAP, Oracle apps business
Tue, 12th Apr 2011
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Microsoft aims to target SAP, Oracle and Salesforce.com in its biggest assault on the business software market yet.
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Nokia, MS announce mobile partnership - video
Mon, 14th Feb 2011
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An open letter from Nokia CEO Stephen Elop and Microsoft Steve Ballmer has confirmed a deal to take Apple and Google head on.
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Nokia seeks MS partnership to battle Google, Apple
Thu, 10th Feb 2011
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A software deal is said to on the table to bring Microsoft's WP7 mobile operating system to Nokia phones. Can two wrongs make a right?.
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VEPA offers a new perspective on data centre networking
Thu, 10th Feb 2011
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VEPA, an innovative solution, is set to revolutionise how data is managed across virtual machines, simplifying networking in server virtualisation.
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Microsoft must look beyond the PC
Wed, 27th Oct 2010
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Former Chief Software Architect says Microsoft must look beyond the PC if it's to remain the force it is today.