This document discusses Microsoft's Windows Azure Platform business model and its transition to a services-based model. Key points include:
- Microsoft is aligning its business more closely with customers' needs to control costs, drive innovation, and increase productivity.
- The Windows Azure Platform allows purchasing based on consumption rather than large upfront licensing fees, reducing complexity and costs.
- Case studies show the Windows Azure Platform can significantly reduce a company's 3-year total cost of ownership compared to traditional infrastructure.
- Microsoft provides automated management of the Windows Azure Platform and services, reducing costs and complexity for customers.