Tag Archive for Kevin Turner

Channel Programs, Mobility

Microsoft expands channel access to Surface

by Robert Dutt • July 13, 2015

Microsoft announced long-awaited plans to put its Surface tablets into the hands and onto the linecards of more of its partners.

Microsoft to launch first local Canadian data centres

by Mark Cox • June 3, 2015

Microsoft’s announcement that it will set up data centres in Toronto and Quebec City is big news for Microsoft, for the provinces and cities involved – and for Microsoft partners.

Microsoft discounts Surface for WPC attendees

by Robert Dutt • July 15, 2014

Microsoft will make Surface Pro 3 available to WPC attendees at a discount, but remains unclear on when (or if) partners will be able to resell the device.

Microsoft readies security go-to-market

by Robert Dutt • July 15, 2014

Microsoft COO Kevin Turner outlines the company's security strategy at WPC 14

In addition to its focus on cloud, mobile, social and big data, Microsoft COO Kevin Turner says the company will put more attention on security.

Microsoft adds Azure to Open Licensing

by Robert Dutt • July 14, 2014

Scott Guthrie, executive vice president of Microsoft’s Cloud and Enterprise Group

Microsoft claims great momentum for its Azure cloud offerings. But making it available to partners through open licensing should cause further acceleration.

Microsoft: We are a challenger

by Robert Dutt • July 14, 2014

Microsoft channel chief Phil Sorgen at WPC 2014

Microsoft execs kick off Worldwide Partner Conference saying the company sees itself in a new light in the new mobile first, cloud first market.

Microsoft Narrows CEO Search, Strategic Shift Possible

by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) • November 11, 2013

Former Microsoft exec Stephen Elop is reportedly one of the finalists for the CEO role.

Microsoft reportedly narrowed the list of possible replacements for retiring CEO Steve Ballmer.

Microsoft, the Cloud and Device Company, Posts Strong Quarterly Earnings

by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) • October 30, 2013

Microsoft doused doubters with a strong earnings report as revenue and profits grew at double-digit rates, driven by strong cloud and server sales.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to Retire

by Robert Dutt • August 23, 2013

Steve Ballmer will retire from his post atop Microsoft in the next year, leaving a new CEO to guide its transformation into a devices and services company.