Microsoft delivers Office for rival Apple’s iPad

San Francisco: Microsoft unveiled a version of its popular Office software suite for iPad tablets on Thursday as the company’s new chief moved to expand its “Internet cloud” footprint.

Newly anointed Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella laid out a vision of making the company the master of programs and services offered in the cloud for whatever gadgets people prefer. The US technology titan underscored that goal with the release of Office software tailored for iPads made by longtime rival Apple.

Nadella said he wants to provide full-feature versions of its widely-used programs available for all types of devices as one aspect of Microsoft’s overall strategy under his watch.