TAYLOR’S TAKE ON THE WEEK IN SPORTS TECH: We caught up with two big names in the NBA world to get an update on Seattle’s chances of getting professional basketball back… Read More
It has been nearly four years since Steve Ballmer left his job as Microsoft CEO, and he’s noticeably more relaxed these days. “One of the nice things about having four… Read More
Steve Ballmer, the former Microsoft CEO, has always been a numbers guy. In his post-Microsoft life, he’s deeply entrenched in the key numbers of the United States as the leader… Read More
As a major investor in Twitter, the former CEO of Microsoft, and creator of new government data non-profit USAFacts.org, Steve Ballmer has a lot to stay about the current state… Read More
Steve Ballmer has established himself as a man who is as passionate about basketball today as he was about software during his days as CEO of Microsoft. A new story… Read More
Plenty of interested readers outside of Microsoft will pick up CEO Satya Nadella’s new book, “Hit Refresh,” to gain some insight into how the tech giant functions and what Nadella… Read More
This was my litmus test for Satya Nadella’s new book: Does he write about his Grace Hopper debacle? The answer is yes. “Hit Refresh” addresses head-on the biggest public stumble… Read More
Satya Nadella’s first encounter with Steve Ballmer went down probably just as you’d expect. Nadella spoke at the opening launch event for the Global Innovation Exchange, a new U.S.-China tech… Read More
As part of its $40 million in support of the Global Innovation Exchange (GIX), a new U.S.-China joint tech institute, it was up to Microsoft to pick a name for the… Read More
Steve Ballmer has some tech-fueled ideas to change the way we watch sports. Speaking at Recode’s Code Conference on Tuesday, the former Microsoft CEO shared his vision for how sports… Read More
Seattle is the fastest-growing big city across the U.S., but a potential new income tax would sway folks away from the area and negatively affect its bustling business ecosystem. That’s what Steve… Read More
There’s never a dull moment watching Steve Ballmer watch his basketball team. The former Microsoft CEO and Los Angeles Clippers owner found himself on national TV and later in memes after… Read More
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer launched his new nonprofit venture today, aiming to give everyday citizens the same type of information about the government as corporate leaders and investors have about companies… Read More
Steve Ballmer is a numbers guy. The former Microsoft CEO and current L.A. Clippers owner was renowned for using data to run one of the world’s largest companies — maintaining a… Read More
Steve Ballmer is still big on the idea of using technology to give NBA fans new perspectives while they watch games. The former Microsoft CEO and Los Angeles Clippers owner appeared on… Read More
Microsoft is planning to consolidate many of its partner and services teams in a reorganization, as well as add a new digital team focused on the cloud, according to a report… Read More
Ex-Microsoft CEO and current Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is nothing short of a fun interview, as he’s proven everywhere from late-night television to the stage at the GeekWire… Read More
BELLEVUE, Wash. — Microsoft is holding its annual shareholders meeting here this morning, and it’s notable in part because of who isn’t here: co-founder and board member Bill Gates, and former… Read More
Steve Ballmer, the former Microsoft CEO, is immersed in his new life as owner of the L.A Clippers, but he reflects on his tenure at the technology giant, and his… Read More
Something rare and historic is happening to Washington state’s Supreme Court. An unprecedented number of incumbent seats (three to be exact) will be challenged Nov. 8 — and some of… Read More
Steve Ballmer likes Twitter. But he thinks it could be even better with a new owner: Google. The former Microsoft CEO appeared on CNBC Friday and touched on a number… Read More
Microsoft will provide three new financial metrics for the first time when it releases Q1 FY2017 earnings on Oct. 20, but the move falls short of measures called for by former Microsoft… Read More
Revenue from Microsoft’s commercial cloud business, including Azure and Office 365, approached $10 billion in the fiscal year ended June 30, up nearly 40 percent from the previous year, and more than three-fold over… Read More
This week on the GeekWire radio show and podcast: Highlights from our conversation with Steve Ballmer, the L.A. Clippers owner, at the GeekWire Summit in Seattle this past week. PODCAST… Read More
Reports surfaced last month revealing how Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and his team are considering a new digital video service that would stream games, even issuing a study to learn how… Read More
Steve Ballmer, the L.A. Clippers owner and former Microsoft CEO, brought his trademark energy and enthusiasm to the GeekWire Sports Tech Summit today in Seattle — discussing one of his favorite topics,… Read More
Steve Ballmer’s dream of owning an NBA franchise was realized in 2014 when he took over the Los Angeles Clippers. At Wednesday’s GeekWire Sports Tech Summit, he addressed Seattle’s dream of getting… Read More
Business leaders, team owners, and technologists gathered Wednesday at GeekWire’s inaugural Sports Tech Summit to discuss how technology is influencing professional sports. But Steve Ballmer, former Microsoft CEO and owner… Read More
Someday a fan of the Los Angeles Clippers might get to see the game through the eyes of Blake Griffin or Chris Paul, or call up random plays throughout a game… Read More
The NBA Finals are behind us, but LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is still on a mission to upend how games are delivered to fans. According to the Orange County Register,… Read More