Microsoft goes into detail regarding Cloud services for Windows 8, Windows Phone and Windows Live

Microsoft Cloud Services

There's a new post on the Windows 8 development blog.

The title of the post is "Cloud services for Windows 8 and Windows Phone: Windows Live, reimagined" and it's authored by Chris Jones, the VP of Microsoft's Windows Live Group.

It's a detailed look at the different types of cloud services offered by Microsoft and how they all work together.

The primary focus at the end of the day is on the Microsoft account. Based on your registration for (or migration to) a Microsoft account, you’re automatically provisioned with a set of cloud services, including a contact list, calendar, inbox, instant messaging, and cloud storage.

Here's a chart showing the various cloud services offered.

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