Microsoft to build massive Virginia data center
Microsoft has confirmed plans to build a large new data center in Mecklenburg County, Va., as the company is once again expanding its data center operations. In a press release from the Virginia governor’s office, Microsoft said it will spend up to $499 million to open the facility, which will use its latest modular, fourth-generation approach and will be located near the town of Boydton. The governor’s office touted the plant as “the largest economic investment in Southern Virginia history.” Microsoft was quite vague in its description of the center, saying only that it would use the company’s latest modular design, which can be almost entirely pre-outfitted with computers, networking, and power connections
Microsoft reflects on Bing’s first year
SAN FRANCISCO–Microsoft Senior Vice President Satya Nadella said on Tuesday that he is pleased that Bing has gained nearly 5 percentage points of market share in its first year, but said he is not kidding himself into thinking that is a victory. “None of us are confused,” Nadella said. “We are a low-share player.” Microsoft now has double-digit market share, but barely, said Nadella, who heads up engineering efforts in the company’s Online Services Division.
Guest Post: How Bad Will Unemployment Get, And What Can We Do About It?
Guest Post: How Bad Will Unemployment Get, And What Can We Do About It? By George Washington of Washington’s Blog. Unemployment is disastrous on both the individual and societal level. Individuals who look for work but can’t find it are miserable. Indeed, most people who lose their job are unprepared for their circumstances.[1] On the [...]