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Microsoft Research Cambridge was founded in 1997 by Roger Needham and now numbers over 100 employees. It maintains close ties to the University of Cambridge.

Following the 1997 general election, Tony Blair "actively courted Microsoft" in connection with his schools initiative.^[1] In return, Microsoft and Roger Needham founded Microsoft Research Cambridge.^[1]

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^ ^a ^b Ibrahim, Youssef M. (January 04, 1998). "In Old England, A Silicon Fen". The New York Times. New York. Retrieved December 14, 2011. [...] Prof. Roger M. Needham, a Cambridge computer scientist who recently took a leave from the university to become managing director of Microsoft's new lab. [...] Mr. Blair actively courted Microsoft and was rewarded with the company's decision to open its lab in Cambridge. But Mr. Blair also received a pledge that is expected to turn into millions of dollars in software and computer equipment for his schools initiative from Mr. Gates, whom he welcomed at 10 Downing Street. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

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[nytimes_silicon_fen-1] Ibrahim, Youssef M. (January 04, 1998). "In Old England, A Silicon Fen". The New York Times. New York. Retrieved December 14, 2011. [...] Prof. Roger M. Needham, a Cambridge computer scientist who recently took a leave from the university to become managing director of Microsoft's new lab. [...] Mr. Blair actively courted Microsoft and was rewarded with the company's decision to open its lab in Cambridge. But Mr. Blair also received a pledge that is expected to turn into millions of dollars in software and computer equipment for his schools initiative from Mr. Gates, whom he welcomed at 10 Downing Street. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

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