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“I come back to the same thing: We've got the greatest pipeline in the company's history in the next 12 months, and we've had the most amazing financial results possible over the last five years, and we're predicting being back at double-digit revenue growth in fiscal year '06.”

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Steve Ballmer is a distinguished businessman recognized for his role as CEO of Microsoft from 2000 to 2014. His tenure was marked by significant growth and expansion for the company. Post-Microsoft, Ballmer has been engaged in various business ventures and investments. more

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