Microsoft CEO Stands Behind Software Sales to Pentagon
- Nadella addressed worker concerns about JEDI cloud deal
- Company won $10 billion contract, beating out Amazon
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Microsoft Corp. Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella told employees his leadership team is fully behind the sale of software to the U.S. Defense Department, after the company won a $10 billion Pentagon contract that some workers have opposed.
Addressing staff at a regular internal town-hall meeting, Nadella said he respects differing opinions on the issue, according to a person familiar with the discussion. Still, he said the company’s senior leadership team agrees that Microsoft should offer the best technology to institutions that protect U.S. freedom and democracy.