'The future of computing lies in the Internet cloud'

Microsoft Group CEO Steve Ballmer said on May 20 that the software giant is betting that the future of computing is in the Internet cloud .

Cloud computing is playing many roles in Microsoft 's investment activities. Mr. Ballmer said: ' Cloud computing is the next front, ' said Ballmer, at an annual meeting of business executives in Washington . We have bet or invested in that cloud for about 10 years and it is really serious about 6-7 years . '

Cloud computing became more popular during the recession when people and businesses saved money by using online applications instead of buying, installing and maintaining software on computers. their.

Microsoft sees cloud computing playing many roles in its investments in personal computers, smartphones and TVs that can access the Internet.

According to Mr. Ballmer, these are smart devices and they will continue to grow strongly, so " in this cloud will contain incredible opportunities ."

Cloud computing enhances social interaction with online services such as Facebook and Twitter and allows the software to learn from feedback like in the case of automatically checking spelling or location errors on the map program.