Bill Gates visits Microsoft India Development Center in Hyderabad: A journey of innovation unfolds

Hyderabad: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates revisited the Microsoft India Development Center (IDC) today, a visionary hub he conceptualized in 1998. IDC is commemorating its 25th year, reflecting on its instrumental role in shaping global products such as Azure, Windows, Office, Bing, Copilot, and various AI applications.

Rajiv Kumar, Managing Director, Microsoft IDC, and CVP, Experiences + Devices India, expressed satisfaction in witnessing Bill Gates address India's engineering talents at IDC, stating, "It was rewarding to watch Bill address some of India's brightest engineering minds at IDC, our biggest asset." Kumar emphasized IDC's excitement about contributing to Microsoft's innovation, spanning AI, cloud, security, and gaming.

Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella, during his recent visit to India, underscored the country's unique potential in realizing the promise of AI. This sentiment resonates strongly today, with IDC at the forefront of research and development, particularly in the realm of AI applications.

Reflecting on Gates' visit, Kumar notes his historical connection to IDC and its evolution over 25 years, showcasing its pivotal role in Microsoft's global innovation landscape.

“As Gates' visit unfolds, the IDC continues to be a beacon of technological advancement, embodying a quarter-century journey of relentless innovation” concludes Kumar.