Ray Ozzie's 'Internet Services Disruption' Memo

Microsoft's then-Chief Software Architect, Ray Ozzie, distributed a memo internally warning of the profound shift toward internet services and the need for Microsoft to pivot its strategy.

Significance

This memo served as a wake-up call for Microsoft, articulating the existential threat posed by cloud computing and setting the strategic direction for projects like Azure.

Key facts

Date
2005-10-28
Type
internal_memo
Location
Microsoft Campus, Redmond, Washington, USA