Mobile, social, data. The cloud is key to unlocking the impact these trends can have on how businesses engage with their customers, partners, and employees in order to better compete. Microsoft approaches cloud services as a way to help customers take a key step toward better business agility, economics, and experiences both inside and outside their company walls. We also know that for today’s CIOs and business leaders, the cloud presents an opportunity to redefine the role that the IT and non-IT business functions play in implementing a business’ strategy. Because of its power to fundamentally change how businesses operate and compete, the cloud is a game changer for many companies.

The value of the cloud in addressing the trends of mobile, social, and data is in delivering experiences that appeal directly to your employees and partners, allowing them to drive maximum productivity. The cloud enables this regardless of location or device—leading to higher user adoption and improved productivity with lower training costs. The Microsoft cloud brings our ongoing focus on people to the arena of cloud services. In our cloud services, we mirror the familiarity and ease of use from our products that you have on your premises. 

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