Windows 8 + Windows Azure: Convergence in the Cloud

摘要

There's little question that todays software developer must embrace cloud technologies to create compelling Windows Store applications-the sheer number of users and devices make that a no-brainer. More than one-third of the Earth's population is connected to the Internet, and there are now more devices accessing online resources than there are people. Moreover, mobile data traffic grew 2.3-fold in 2011, more than doubling for the fourth year in a row. No matter how you look at it, you end up with a very simple conclusion: Modern applications require connectivity to the cloud.