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Windows 8.1 market share barely inches up

March 4, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Windows 8.1 market share barely inches up
Microsoft is taking notice and reportedly ready for drastic measures to move the needle, including a free versions of Windows 8.1.

New Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella
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Nadella reaction: Upbeat with a touch of meh

February 5, 2014 Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Nadella reaction: Upbeat with a touch of meh
Turns out most key industry executives are feeling at least optimistic about Satya Nadella’s Microsoft promotion, but some analysts see it differently.

New Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella
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Microsoft makes it official: Nadella in as CEO

February 4, 2014 Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Microsoft makes it official: Nadella in as CEO
As expected, Microsoft named veteran insider Satya Nadella as successor to CEO Steve Ballmer, making the 46-year-old just the third chief executive.

Are the old guard sticking around at Microsoft?
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With Ballmer and Gates around, can anyone lead Microsoft?

January 7, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on With Ballmer and Gates around, can anyone lead Microsoft?
Is Microsoft’s CEO hunt being slowed by fear amongst candidates that the old guard is going to stick around?

Former Microsoft exec Stephen Elop is reportedly one of the finalists for the CEO role.
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Microsoft Narrows CEO Search, Strategic Shift Possible

November 11, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Microsoft Narrows CEO Search, Strategic Shift Possible
Microsoft reportedly narrowed the list of possible replacements for retiring CEO Steve Ballmer.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer
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Microsoft, the Cloud and Device Company, Posts Strong Quarterly Earnings

October 30, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Microsoft, the Cloud and Device Company, Posts Strong Quarterly Earnings
Microsoft doused doubters with a strong earnings report as revenue and profits grew at double-digit rates, driven by strong cloud and server sales.

Phil Sorgen, new worldwide channel chief at Microsoft
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New Microsoft Channel Chief Speaks

October 11, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on New Microsoft Channel Chief Speaks
Phil Sorgen speaks out to partners via video, promising commitment to partner opportunities and profitability with a device and services strategy.

Bill Gates
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Microsoft Investors Going After Gates to Resign

October 2, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Microsoft Investors Going After Gates to Resign
Investors want Microsoft founder Bill Gates to resign his chairmanship, fearing he will install a conservative replacement for retiring CEO Steve Ballmer.

Nokia Lumia
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Microsoft Out on $7B Limb With Nokia Mobile Buy

September 3, 2013 Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Microsoft Out on $7B Limb With Nokia Mobile Buy
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.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer
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Partners Hail Microsoft Leadership Change

August 26, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Partners Hail Microsoft Leadership Change
Microsoft partners are not holding back in their endorsement of Steve Ballmer’s announced retirement, saying change is needed to revive the software giant.