Satya Nadella asks developers to think broadly about their impact

Nadella said Microsoft wants to empower the developers through tools like Azure cloud services, Office 365, Dynamic 365, etc.

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India has over 4.2 million developers and over 1.2 million start-ups. This is also a huge market for Microsoft’s products, especially its cloud service Azure. (Express Photo: Anuj Bhatia)

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Tuesday told Indian startups and the developer community to think about the next 10 years and the impact of technology on society. Addressing developers at the Microsoft Future Decoded summit in Bengaluru, Nadella said: “One of the responsibilities that I think we all have, is we have to think a lot more broadly about our impact.”

On the second day of his India tour, Nadella said: “If a start-up wants to build and reach the world, there can’t be a better time than this. Think about it, you have the ability to build some IP and have access to the data while being compliant to all shipping regulations all over the world.”

India has over 4.2 million developers and over 1.2 million start-ups. This is also a huge market for Microsoft’s products, especially its cloud service Azure. But then Amazon and Google are also vying for the same customers with the former’s Amazon Web Services, or AWS, currently dominating the scene.

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Nadella said Microsoft wants to empower the developers through tools like Azure cloud services, Office 365, Dynamic 365, etc. “We want to give you the best tools, the best leverage to make your dreams come true,” he said.

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By 2030, Microsoft expects 50 billion connected devices and over 175 zetabytes of data will be consumed. And Nadella took a philosophical view of this proliferation of devices and data. “Technology is becoming so ubiquitous…so pervasive in our society and our lives also comes with responsibility,” he said, adding that “the question is, our knowledge workers and frontline workers, are retail and health workers, agriculture all of these industries will prosper or is it going to be a narrow sliver of society? I think the developers will really want to make those choices.”

Anuj Bhatia

Anuj Bhatia is a seasoned personal technology writer at indianexpress.com with a career spanning over a decade. Active in the domain since 2011, he has established himself as a distinct voice in tech journalism, specializing in long-form narratives that bridge the gap between complex innovation and consumer lifestyle. Experience & Career: Anuj has been a key contributor to The Indian Express since late 2016. Prior to his current tenure, he served as a Senior Tech Writer at My Mobile magazine and held a role as a reviewer and tech writer at Gizbot. His professional trajectory reflects a rigorous commitment to technology reporting, backed by a postgraduate degree from Banaras Hindu University. Expertise & Focus Areas: Anuj’s reporting covers the spectrum of personal technology, characterized by a unique blend of modern analysis and historical context. His key focus areas include: Core Technology: Comprehensive coverage of smartphones, personal computers, apps, and lifestyle tech. Deep-Dive Narratives: Specializes in composing longer-form feature articles and explainers that explore the intersection of history, technology, and popular culture. Global & Local Scope: Reports extensively on major international product launches from industry titans like Apple and Google, while simultaneously covering the ecosystem of indie and home-grown tech startups. Niche Interests: A dedicated focus on vintage technology and retro gaming, offering readers a nostalgic yet analytical perspective on the evolution of tech. Authoritativeness & Trust Anuj is a trusted voice in the industry, recognized for his ability to de-jargonize trending topics and provide context to rapid technological advancements. His authority is reinforced by his on-ground presence at major international tech conferences and his nuanced approach to product reviews. By balancing coverage of the world's most valuable tech brands with emerging startups, he offers a holistic and objective view of the global technology landscape. Find all stories by Anuj Bhatia here. You can find Anuj on Linkedin. ... Read More