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Microsoft COO Kevin Turner jumps ship after 11 years at the software giant
Microsoft COO Kevin Turner jumps ship after 11 years at the software giant

Eleven years under Steve Ballmer and Satya Nadella more than enough for Turner

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Google and Microsoft agree legal truce over Android and Xbox patents
Google and Microsoft agree legal truce over Android and Xbox patents

Five-year patent battle comes to an end with both companies teaming up to develop better video compression technology

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  • 01 October 2015
Microsoft has quietly made its own version of Linux and it's called Azure Cloud Switch
Microsoft has quietly made its own version of Linux and it's called Azure Cloud Switch

A far cry from the Linux as 'cancer' days, Steve…

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  • 21 September 2015
Nokia nosedive: How can Microsoft avoid another $10bn mobile debacle?
Nokia nosedive: How can Microsoft avoid another $10bn mobile debacle?

Microsoft needs to recoup on an expensive couple of years in mobility

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  • 05 August 2015
Microsoft launches Windows 10 - world rejoices etc
Microsoft launches Windows 10 - world rejoices etc

No surprises in store, but much relief all round

  • Software
  • 29 July 2015
Stephen Elop sacrificed in Microsoft's quest for software and hardware unity

Firm aligns hardware and software teams under new Windows and Devices Group

  • Operating Systems
  • 17 June 2015
Microsoft: Another 3,000 job losses as Satya Nadella continues restructuring
Microsoft: Another 3,000 job losses as Satya Nadella continues restructuring

Axe to fall mainly on back-office staff, including IT support

  • Software
  • 30 October 2014
Bill Gates only involved in Microsoft 'as much as Nadella wants him', says Chairman John Thompson
Bill Gates only involved in Microsoft 'as much as Nadella wants him', says Chairman John Thompson

The man who led Microsoft's CEO search says Nadella's influence will soon be felt on the whole marketplace

  • Strategy
  • 27 May 2014
Steve Ballmer touts Microsoft's 'two trick' success
Steve Ballmer touts Microsoft's 'two trick' success

Former CEO touts firm's innovation success over Apple, Google and Oracle

  • Datacentre
  • 05 March 2014
Ericsson's Vestberg latest name to be linked with Microsoft CEO role
Ericsson's Vestberg latest name to be linked with Microsoft CEO role

Hans Vestberg has seen a rise in revenues and shares under his stewardship

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  • 16 January 2014
Ford CEO Mulally rules himself out of race for top Microsoft job
Ford CEO Mulally rules himself out of race for top Microsoft job

Microsoft will have to look elsewhere for a CEO as turnaround expert Mulally opts to stay at US car manufacturer

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  • 08 January 2014
Microsoft's CEO search to continue into 2014, according to John Thompson
Microsoft's CEO search to continue into 2014, according to John Thompson

Finding a suitably qualified replacement for Steve Ballmer proving harder than expected...

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  • 18 December 2013
Bill Gates on 'complex role' awaiting next Microsoft CEO
Bill Gates on 'complex role' awaiting next Microsoft CEO

Microsoft chairman uses shareholder meeting to outline what company wants from new CEO, and thanks Ballmer

  • Strategy
  • 20 November 2013
Microsoft: Stephen Elop and Ford CEO Alan Mulally line up to replace Ballmer
Microsoft: Stephen Elop and Ford CEO Alan Mulally line up to replace Ballmer

Shortlist for Microsoft's next CEO whittled down to five - including Elop and Mulally

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  • 06 November 2013
Microsoft CEO: Nokia, Ford and Skype bosses make the shortlist
Microsoft CEO: Nokia, Ford and Skype bosses make the shortlist

Selection process will not be completed until 2014

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Ballmer sees Microsoft's 'almost no share' of mobile as an opportunity
Ballmer sees Microsoft's 'almost no share' of mobile as an opportunity

Microsoft CEO tells analysts of regret for focusing on Windows Vista when he should have been focusing on mobile

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  • 20 September 2013
Steve Ballmer admits Microsoft missed mobile market growth after Windows Vista focus

Ballmer urges investors to back company's long-term vision

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Stephen Elop could rule the roost as Microsoft CEO thanks to picture-perfect career history

Roles at Adobe, Juniper and recent Nokia experiences mean return to Redmond is no surprise

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  • 04 September 2013
Nokia CEO Elop is odds-on favourite to become next Microsoft chief
Nokia CEO Elop is odds-on favourite to become next Microsoft chief

Chair thrower to be replaced by iPhone thrower

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Top 10 Ballmerisms: Ballmer in his own words
Top 10 Ballmerisms: Ballmer in his own words

'There's no chance that the iPhone is going to get any significant market share. No chance'

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  • 30 August 2013
Windows 8.1 released to manufacturers, general availability still 18 October
Windows 8.1 released to manufacturers, general availability still 18 October

'Significant' update to its OS, says Microsoft

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  • 27 August 2013
Steve Ballmer to staff: Microsoft is an amazing place
Steve Ballmer to staff: Microsoft is an amazing place

Ballmer's decision to retire from Microsoft was revealed to staff in an email sent at 6am PDT - 2pm in London.

  • Software
  • 23 August 2013
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to retire within the next year
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to retire within the next year

Long-standing CEO criticised for a decade of mis-steps and missed opportunities to stand down as CEO in the next 12 months

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  • 23 August 2013
Ballmer to unveil Microsoft restructuring on Thursday - aims to take on Apple, Google and others
Ballmer to unveil Microsoft restructuring on Thursday - aims to take on Apple, Google and others

Long-awaited restructuring will reshuffle roles, but hand more power to Ballmer

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