Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is convinced that despite the current challenges Indian IT companies are facing at home and abroad, they are on the right side of history. A day after Microsoft signed an agreement with Flipkart whereby the latter will use Microsoft Azure as its exclusive public cloud computing platform, Nadella is clearly a man in a hurry. The company is also set to add State Bank of India (SBI) to its customer list for its growing enterprise cloud services in the country. In addition, 18 years after it set up a development centre in India, Microsoft is now ready to roll out India-focused products incorporating local features and solutions. The Microsoft boss is convinced that despite the current challenges they face at home and abroad, Indian IT companies are on the right side of history.

Source: Mint February 21, 2017 12:05 UTC