Business Week logo Business Week 15 months ago

Microsoft's Online Chief Signs Off

With its bid to acquire part or all of Yahoo! (YHOO) looking less likely, Microsoft (MSFT) announced July 23 that one of the top executives who pushed the deal will leave the company. Full Article at Business Week

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  1. This new structure will give us more agility and focus in two very competitive arenas
    SOURCE: Business Week 15 months ago
  2. By bringing together the software experience and the service experience, we will better address the changing needs of our customers' digital lifestyles and the new world of work.
    SOURCE: Business Week 15 months ago
  3. The departure was a surprise
    SOURCE: MarketWatch 15 months ago
  4. My own opinion has been that Microsoft, while they're off worrying about Google and online advertising, really needs to worry about its core competency of creating operating systems
    View articles, topics, and photos related to this quote – Mark Anderson SOURCE: The Seattle Times 15 months ago
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