Microsoft hires TV platform engineers into cloud TV field

Beijing time November 7 Morning News, Microsoft http://www.aliyun.com/zixun/aggregation/22642.html "> Interactive Entertainment department has just released three job openings for engineers, the responsibility is engaged in" Development of a new TV platform based on cloud computing. That means Microsoft is likely to become a technology giant after Apple and Google, another foray into television.

While not revealing the specific tasks of the Cloud TV team, Microsoft said the project would be an "ambitious new project" in the hope of attracting talented people.

Microsoft's recruiting website has always been an important channel for Microsoft watchers to learn about the company's movements. For example, a job posting in August this year shows that Microsoft will launch a later version of the Xbox360 game console after 1.5.

However, the latest job postings are more specific: Microsoft is developing a cloud TV service that could surprise people who have long been interested in Microsoft. Will the platform be integrated into the Xbox? Will Microsoft Challenge cable companies? Will Hulu or Netflix be the company's takeover target?

If Microsoft were to develop a cloud TV service, it could compete with Apple. The Wall Street Journal disclosed in August this year that Apple is developing a cloud-based digital video recording feature that will be integrated into the new set-top box being developed. However, Apple has so far been tight-lipped about the plan.

Microsoft has yet to comment.

(Responsible editor: Schpeppen)