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Microsoft Hires Father of WebSphere from IBM
Microsoft has hired Don Ferguson, a prominent IBM software technologist and former chief architect of IBM’s Software Group, to work in the office of the CTO.
According to Ferguson’s bio at Microsoft—published on Jan. 8—he is now a Microsoft technical fellow in Platforms and Strategy, in the office of the chief technology officer.
At Microsoft, "Don focuses on both the evolutionary and revolutionary role of information technology in business," his executive bio said. "Understanding the trends, architecting and piloting the implications for existing and new products and evangelizing Microsoft’s vision are the key aspects of Don’s job."
If you remember when Ray Ozzie came to work at Microsoft, you’ll recall that that was a really big deal. Ray Ozzie not only was put in charge of Microsoft’s evolution to the concept of "software as a service", but also became the spiritual replacement for Bill Gates as he retires in two years.
This is just as a big: Don Ferguson’s move to Microsoft is the same deal.
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