"Touch-based Office supports iPad," Microsoft CEO Ballmer stated

BySander Spolspoel

An interview with Microsoft's CEO Steve Ballmer is being held in Orlando from October 6, 2013Gartner Symposium / ITXPO 2013It took place in. In the interview, Ballmer who told Microsoft's future prospects has stated "Touch operation-based Microsoft Office is compatible with iPad."

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Ballmer said in a 45-minute interview, "When Microsoft Office with touch-sensitive user interface is developed, it will correspond to the iPad, which is a great advance for Office." Microsoft already has touch-based Office applicationsPresented plans to be released at the Windows storeAlthough it is actually released in 2014.


However, with respect to Outlook, Outlook-related software, "Apple probably will not accept Outlook into a mobile platform such as iOS," he said.

About Microsoft's future vision "Microsoft's aim is to enable a common Windows platform on all devices, that is to develop a common user interface, programming interface, security architecture, developer model, etc." "Said Ballmer.


Also, Ballmer, who was asked for comments on the 3D printer, replied, "Microsoft needs to look back on the 3D printing field more."

You can see how Mr. Ballmer is talking about 3D printing from the following movie.

Steve Ballmer, CEO Microsoft, at Gartner Symposium / ITxpo Orlando 2013 - "Bullish" - YouTube


Asked the interviewer "What is required for a great CIO (Chief Information Officer?)" And "A wonderful CIO requires two elements, one that understands and likes technology. One has to understand culture, market process, business process ", he stated his own opinion.

You can see how Mr. Ballmer is talking about two elements to become a great CIO from the following movie.

Steve Ballmer, CEO Microsoft, at Gartner Symposium / ITxpo Orlando 2013 - on a "Great CIO" - YouTube