The best thing that could have happened to Microsoft is the fact that Ray Ozzie is now the chief software architect (CSA). While he’s well-known for Lotus Notes, one also need to remember that he was the founder of ‘Groove’ (www.groove.net) — bought over by Microsoft (therefore, it’s now called Microsoft Office Groove 2007) after which Ray Ozzie joined the company and is now the CSA. Read the rest of this entry »

Value-added telecom services market may touch Rs 4,000 cr by 2007.

Picture this scenario. Daniel’s senior, Shekhar, is reprimanding him for not meeting the sales target. His explanations do not cut ice with his boss.

He’s desperate to wriggle out of the situation so that he can live and fight another day. That’s when his mobile phone rings. Some saviour! He looks at his cell, tells Shekhar it’s a major client and excuses himself. Read the rest of this entry »