Chief Software Architect Ray Ozzie told investors and reporters attending the annual financial analyst meeting at Microsoft's headquarters that the company is looking to convert its existing software franchises into Web-delivered services.
"The overall services opportunity is largely additive, increasing revenue opportunities for both our existing software licensing model as well as our services business model," Ozzie said.
Microsoft's strategy is to connect a wide range of devices onto various networks to allow consumers to enjoy the same information and entertainment not only on their computers but also via mobile phones, TVs and gaming systems.