Microsoft Corporation

[CityFarmer]

Hmm... I didn't see any difference during my normal phone shop visits, may be the increased sale wasn't from Singapore...

Nokia upbeat on prospects as sales grow

SINGAPORE — Since Microsoft announced in September it had decided to purchase Nokia’s Devices and Services division — the Finnish company’s handset business — people have wondered what was next for the once-dominant phone maker and whether it could recapture its former glory.

While Nokia’s phone division reported an operating loss of €86 million (S$149 million) in the third quarter, there are enough encouraging signs to suggest that things might be swinging in the company’s direction, said Mr Chris Weber, Nokia’s Executive Vice-President of Global Sales and Marketing.
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http://www.todayonline.com/business/noki...sales-grow

[specuvestor]

As discussed in this thread and shouldn't be a surprise:

http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/2013121...os-of-2013

Balmer is an all time tech bummer... thats what happen when you get a marketing guy that sells products rather than a visionary to lead and invent

[CityFarmer]

One candidate is out from the hunting of the CEO...

Ford CEO not going to Microsoft

DEARBORN (Michigan) — Mr Alan Mulally is staying at Ford.

The CEO, who was rumoured to be in the running to become Microsoft’s next leader, told The Associated Press yesterday (Jan 7) that he will not leave the Dearborn, Michigan, automaker before the end of this year.

“I would like to end the Microsoft speculation because I have no other plans to do anything other than serve Ford,” Mr Mulally said in an interview.
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http://www.todayonline.com/business/ford...-microsoft

[CityFarmer]

Finally the decision is made...

Microsoft board close to naming Nadella as new CEO: source

NEW YORK — Microsoft is likely to appoint its cloud-computing head, Mr Satya Nadella, as its next chief executive, a source familiar with the matter said yesterday (Jan 30), as the board concludes a five-month search for a tech-savvy heavy-hitter to lead the world’s largest software company.

As part of the move, co-founder Bill Gates may step aside as chairman and be replaced by lead independent director John Thompson, said the source, speaking on condition of anonymity because the process is private. Mr Gates would remain a director, the source added.

Bloomberg first reported the news yesterday.
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http://www.todayonline.com/tech/microsof...ceo-source

[CityFarmer]

Finally the decision is made...

Microsoft board close to naming Nadella as new CEO: source

NEW YORK — Microsoft is likely to appoint its cloud-computing head, Mr Satya Nadella, as its next chief executive, a source familiar with the matter said yesterday (Jan 30), as the board concludes a five-month search for a tech-savvy heavy-hitter to lead the world’s largest software company.

As part of the move, co-founder Bill Gates may step aside as chairman and be replaced by lead independent director John Thompson, said the source, speaking on condition of anonymity because the process is private. Mr Gates would remain a director, the source added.

Bloomberg first reported the news yesterday.
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http://www.todayonline.com/tech/microsof...ceo-source

The final result...

Microsoft names Satya Nadella as next CEO

SEATTLE — It is official. Microsoft has confirmed Indian immigrant and company veteran Satya Nadella as its Chief Executive Officer, ending a longer-than-expected search for a leader after Mr Steve Ballmer announced his intention to retire in August.

Former CEO and co-founder Bill Gates is stepping down as Chairman and taking on the role of technology adviser, while remaining on the board. Mr John Thompson, the board member who led the CEO search, becomes Chairman.
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http://www.todayonline.com/business/micr...n-chairman

[sgd]

hmm .. they will probably move to india that's probably what the game plan was all along and maybe that's why ballmer has decided to keep his legacy and retire.

big layoffs are coming to microsoft.

[CityFarmer]

Integration still not done yet? May be waiting for the direction from new CEO...

Nokia to unveil low-cost Android phone this month, report says

SEATTLE — Nokia will unveil a low-cost smartphone running a version of Google’s Android operating system, despite the company’s close partnership with Microsoft and its competing Windows system, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.

The handset division of the Finnish company, which is in the final stages of being acquired by Microsoft, will show off the new phone at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona later this month, the report said yesterday (Feb 10), citing unidentified sources who were familiar with the matter.

Nokia and Microsoft declined to comment.
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http://www.todayonline.com/tech/nokia-un...eport-says

[BlueKelah]

if mobile computing /gaming is the new future, with every PC/Laptop being replaced by an android platform gadget, could this be the end for microsoft?? unless they can somehow takeover google?

Sounds like microsoft may be in a bit of hot water, the same way apple is going to be if they don't innovate something to compete with android/linux systems.

After all the heart of every device is the operating system.

[CityFarmer]

if mobile computing /gaming is the new future, with every PC/Laptop being replaced by an android platform gadget, could this be the end for microsoft?? unless they can somehow takeover google?

Sounds like microsoft may be in a bit of hot water, the same way apple is going to be if they don't innovate something to compete with android/linux systems.

After all the heart of every device is the operating system.

Satya Nadella, the company's new CEO, had highlighted "innovation" many times during his first briefing as CEO. The new CEO knew the challenges ahead...

[CityFarmer]

Casualties is always there, after new CEO with new challenges, went on board...

Former Clinton aide to focus on strategy in Microsoft rejig

SEATTLE — In the biggest management reshuffle at Microsoft since Mr Satya Nadella took over as its Chief Executive, two top executives, Mr Tony Bates and Ms Tami Reller, will leave the company, while a former Clinton family aide will become its Chief Strategy Officer, according to media reports.

The shake-up is the most extensive yet for Mr Nadella, who was named CEO last month after a five-month search and is tasked with speeding up a turnaround at the world’s biggest software maker.

Former political strategist Mark Penn, who will become Chief Strategy Officer, will get a bigger hand in determining which markets Microsoft should be in and where it should be making further investments, The New York Times reported, citing a person briefed on the change.

He is currently the Executive Vice-President at Microsoft, overseeing advertising and strategy.

Mr Bates, who was passed over for the CEO job, will leave immediately, with Mr Eric Rudder, the head of advanced strategy, taking over his duties as Executive Vice-President for business development and evangelism, according to reports.

Ms Reller, one of the top female executives at the company and co-head of Microsoft’s Windows unit, will remain with the company for some time to help with the transition. She will be replaced by Chief Marketing Officer Chris Capossela.

Microsoft declined to comment. ReCode, a technology news site, earlier reported news of the executive changes at Microsoft.
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http://www.todayonline.com/tech/former-c...soft-rejig