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Steve Ballmer is not shy about switching out management of the Windows Azure group. First we saw Ray Ozzie leave Microsoft. He left after Windows Azure became part of Bob Muglia's responsibilities. Now Muglia is no longer the executive Ballmer wants to run the Server & Tools Business (STB), the division that oversees Windows Azure. In turn, Muglia will also be leaving Microsoft after the transition to new leadership.

Ballmer's new choice to lead STB depends on who has the experience to manage what the group sees as its main goals for the year ahead and beyond. It's a critical decision. Ballmer has made the point often that the cloud represent Microsoft's future.