Tag: microsoft
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Nice piece on the hard work ahead for Microsoft & assets they have
From El Reg’s Gavin Clarke: Let’s begin by saying money was not the problem that needed solving: on that, the world’s largest software company is printing cash. … That means everything Nadella does now is about execution, not innovation. That makes Nadella’s story as CEO one of sales and expanded market share. We, 451, have…
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From a computer on every desktop to computers on everything, everywhere
These are the most important three chunks from Satya Nadella (Microsoft’s new CEO) memo: Our industry does not respect tradition — it only respects innovation. … Our job is to ensure that Microsoft thrives in a mobile and cloud-first world. … I believe over the next decade computing will become even more ubiquitous and intelligence…
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How’s Microsoft doing with Yammer?
If we look at it from Yammer’s perspective, it’s been a good year. Being part of the Microsoft family has helped it grow its total user base by 60% in the last 12 months to almost 8 million users, and its number of paid networks has grown by 200%. Plus, Yammer’s 2012 full year sales…
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Microsoft keeps fast following to the cloud
In addition to Azure, Microsoft is offering other cloud services through Intune, its Internet-based computer management service. Developed for small offices with limited IT help, Intune provides a set of automated updating and management functionality for keeping Windows-based business computers in operating order. A quiet success for Microsoft, Intune now is used by more than…
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Microsoft adds Azure to its billion dollar a year club | Ars Technica
Amazon Web Services (AWS), by way of comparison, is estimated to have brought in $1.8 billion last year. —Microsoft adds Azure to its billion dollar a year club | Ars Technica
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The new fragmentation
The result is the CIOs and individuals face a market over the next five years where Microsoft still dominates PCs, Apple’s iPad leads the tablet category, and Google’s Android leads in smartphone sales. Frank Gillett, Forrester