VNUNet.com logo VNUNet.com 16 months ago

Microsoft shakes up online operation

Shaun Nichols in San Francisco, vnunet.com, Thursday 24 July 2008 at 22:10:00 Platforms and Services chief departs, group to split in two Microsoft is reorganizing its Platforms and Services Division (PSD) as the head of the group prepares to depart. Full Article at VNUNet.com

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  1. Our Windows business is firing on all cylinders
    Steve Ballmer – Steve Ballmer SOURCE: VNUNet.com 16 months ago
  2. The departure was a surprise
    SOURCE: MarketWatch 16 months ago
  3. 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
    – Mark Anderson SOURCE: The Seattle Times 16 months ago
  4. Being a CEO will be a new experience for me and it is the right time for me to pursue this change. I will be here partnering with Steve [Ballmer] and the PSD leadership team to ensure a thoughtful and well managed transition. I am absolutely confident in the PSD leadership team and know they will contin...
    Kevin Johnson – Kevin Johnson SOURCE: BetaNews 16 months ago
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