See the online debate about “cloud computing” at The Economist.com between Mark Benioff (Chairman & CEO, salesforce.com)  Stephen Elop (President, Microsoft Business Division). Stephen Elop will discuss Microsoft’s three screens and a cloud strategy outlining why a hybrid approach to the cloud, with the choices afforded by software plus services, is the best approach for businesses.

The debate will be conducted via written statements (not live video) and is presented in Oxford style. The weeklong debate was opened on 10th November.  There will be a rebuttal (Nov. 13) and closing statements (Nov. 18). It will be moderated by Economist reporter Ludwig Siegel.  Throughout the debate, readers will participate by casting their votes, changing their votes and providing comments for the debaters and moderator. At the end, there will be a declared winner and a declared loser.  The discussion promises to be both lively and informative and we hope you will be able to participate.