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Microsoft Purchases Nokia's Device and Services Division to Unite Windows Phone Hardware and Software
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So what if they do? Don't you think one good, dedicated hardware/software collaboration is better than a dozen or so half-assed ones? Assuming their outlook (moving beyond just software/services) and priorities are in the right place (namely, making great products), Microsoft has a chance of creating a second (next to Apple) tightly integrated platform.
It was always expected and only a matter of time! But, **** did get real for competitors who better watch out on how much MS will directly invest in R&D and product depth.
Sure, there's some potential with the Microsoft-Nokia deal being the ticket to bring Microsoft some mobile mojo. But that's not the most important factor for success. All of this means squat if Microsoft cannot find a capable CEO to replace Ballmer.
In fact, the next CEO's job just got even more complex, more difficult, more demanding. He has some very big shoes to fill. The expectation will be extremely high for him to perform.
In fact, the next CEO's job just got even more complex, more difficult, more demanding. He has some very big shoes to fill. The expectation will be extremely high for him to perform.
It really isn't. Windows Phone and Nokia has been a marriage made in hell from the start button to Finnish. Consumers only care about Apple devices and iOS. This move has only solidified Apple's position at the top.
would have bought my first android device if it was done by nokia but then im just a normal guy with GOOD dreams 
Thanks Microsoft
Thanks Microsoft
Haha... Microsoft finally admitted it has to do what Apple's been doing for decades, integrating software, hardware and everything else together. But is it too late for them?
Was Elop planted by MSFT to Nokia with a secret mission? If Nokia had taken the Android route a few years ago, it would have been a different story for them. Now it's sad to see that a once mighty company has to sell itself so cheap to Microsoft.
Was Elop planted by MSFT to Nokia with a secret mission? If Nokia had taken the Android route a few years ago, it would have been a different story for them. Now it's sad to see that a once mighty company has to sell itself so cheap to Microsoft.
Smart move. Second best decision they've made in as many weeks.
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That's why their paid millions and given all of the perks of royalty.
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That's why their paid millions and given all of the perks of royalty.
One of the better classic Howard Hughes moves. Like the product but not the managers? Buy the company and fire the managers!
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When a fish started to stink, its the head that rots first.
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When a fish started to stink, its the head that rots first.
Liquidation specialists?
Their patent portfolio might be worth a nice penny. The aerospace or automotive industry might bid on their QNX division. Network services might be worth something to one of the big multi-national IT consulting conglomerates. Might be more value in the parts than in the whole.
You really think all consumers are Apple sheep that don't have a mind of their own? Good luck going through life if you just follow along to what a corporation tells you to do.
I'm seriously debating going with a Lumia (probably the 920) instead of an iPhone 5S later this month. The tile concept seems really cool. The biggest challenge I actually face right now is vendor lock in from Apple. I just have to figure out a way to share my iCloud calendars to the Lumia.
I think this is a good move from Microsoft. They need more expertise in developing and distributing smartphones. If this deal will bring success to Microsoft, that remains to be seen. We don't know how well the integration of Nokia to Microsoft will go. How much of Nokia's talent will get lost in Microsoft's organization and bureaucracy? We will have to wait and see.
This is bad news for Android. Vertical integration Vs awfully modified android devices
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It's an interesting move. Normally mergers happen between strong and week, or amongst strong companies. This is a merge between two falling angels. Some business literature will be written about this in a couple of years.
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It's an interesting move. Normally mergers happen between strong and week, or amongst strong companies. This is a merge between two falling angels. Some business literature will be written about this in a couple of years.
