Microsoft CEO surprise pick: Turns to exec from past; once accused of ‘bombshell’ complaints

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has tasked strategist Rolf Harms with re-evaluating the company’s business model for the AI era, drawing parallels to the cloud transformation 15 years ago. Harms, who previously guided Microsoft’s cloud economics, will advise leadership on adapting AI infrastructure, platforms, and applications, aiming to navigate the economic challenges and opportunities of this new technological shift.