If you don't have a real stake in the new, then just surviving on the old - even if it is about efficiency - I don't think is a long-term game.
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We're not in hardware for hardware's sake. We're in hardware to be able to express all our platform and productivity software in a way that's unique.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the purpose of hardware as a medium for expressing software capabilities rather than an end goal in itself.
Satya Nadella's quote highlights that the focus in technology development should not simply be on creating hardware for its own sake, but rather on leveraging hardware as a means to effectively deliver unique software solutions that enhance productivity and user experience. It underscores the idea that hardware and software must work synergistically to provide true value and innovation.
Themes
HardwareSoftwareTechnologyProductivityInnovation
In practice
Example use cases
In a tech conference about the future of computing, this quote can emphasize the importance of software development.
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