Tag Archive for Steve Ballmer

Windows 8.1 market share barely inches up

by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) • March 4, 2014

Microsoft is taking notice and reportedly ready for drastic measures to move the needle, including a free versions of Windows 8.1.

Nadella reaction: Upbeat with a touch of meh

by Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) • February 5, 2014

Turns out most key industry executives are feeling at least optimistic about Satya Nadella’s Microsoft promotion, but some analysts see it differently.

Microsoft makes it official: Nadella in as CEO

by Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) • February 4, 2014

As expected, Microsoft named veteran insider Satya Nadella as successor to CEO Steve Ballmer, making the 46-year-old just the third chief executive.

With Ballmer and Gates around, can anyone lead Microsoft?

by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) • January 7, 2014

Are the old guard sticking around at Microsoft?

Is Microsoft’s CEO hunt being slowed by fear amongst candidates that the old guard is going to stick around?

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.

New Microsoft Channel Chief Speaks

by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) • October 11, 2013

Phil Sorgen, new worldwide channel chief at Microsoft

Phil Sorgen speaks out to partners via video, promising commitment to partner opportunities and profitability with a device and services strategy.

Microsoft Investors Going After Gates to Resign

by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) • October 2, 2013

Investors want Microsoft founder Bill Gates to resign his chairmanship, fearing he will install a conservative replacement for retiring CEO Steve Ballmer.

Microsoft Out on $7B Limb With Nokia Mobile Buy

by Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) • September 3, 2013

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer says acquiring handset maker Nokia is necessary to keep up with the smartphone R&D output of rivals Google and Apple.

Partners Hail Microsoft Leadership Change

by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) • August 26, 2013

Microsoft partners are not holding back in their endorsement of Steve Ballmer’s announced retirement, saying change is needed to revive the software giant.

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.

Microsoft Reorg More About Culture, Operations

by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) • July 12, 2013

Microsoft’s massive reorganization has little to do with technology, but rather business structure, corporate culture and operations.

Ballmer Foresees All-Public-Cloud World

by Robert Dutt • July 9, 2013

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer presents hybrid cloud as a step in the path to public cloud as the company further opens Office 365 to partner billing.

Microsoft Tablet Remains Below Surface at WPC

by Robert Dutt • July 9, 2013

Microsoft partners at this year’s WPC may be able to purchase a discounted Surface tablet, but resale rights remain elusive for the majority of partners.