## Microsoft Acquires GitHub

Today (June 4, 2018) Microsoft and GitHub announced they are acquiring GitHub, which is the world’s leading software repository. The official blog post announcement is here: [Microsoft Blog Post](https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2018/06/04/microsoft-github-empowering-developers/). It’s a good read, and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella describes the role of software in building the future: The era of the intelligent cloud and intelligent edge is [Read more about Microsoft Acquires GitHub — What this means](/content/microsoft-acquires-github-what-this-means/index.html).

## Reflections on 2017 Challenges

Hello colleagues, friends and customers—and a warm embrace to those who are all three. In 2017, organizations of all kinds (including mine) will face the usual challenges of seeking and managing growth; building sustainability into our products and processes; and offering ever-greater value to our employees, prospects and customers. Some of us may face unusual [Read more about How to find the signal in 2017’s noise](/content/how-to-find-the-signal-in-2017s-noise/index.html).