Entries in 'steve ballmer' (23)
Microsoft considering major shake-up
NEWSMicrosoft CEO Steve Ballmer is reportedly mulling over a decision to implement significant changes to the firm's management.
Microsoft's Surface fails to dominate, CEO Ballmer remains positive
NEWSNewly released data has revealed that Microsoft's Surface tablet continues to struggle, as both versions suffer low market shares.
Samsung shuns Windows RT in the US
NEWSSamsung has cited a lack of demand and limited retail partners behind its decision not to release its Windows RT based products within the US.
Ballmer: 'Surface sales are starting modestly'
NEWSThe Microsoft CEO discusses the firm's flagship tablet's moderate sales and hints the release of a high-end version.
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Ballmer: Apple a 'low-volume player except for tablets'
NEWSIn a post-Windows 8 launch interview, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has referred to Apple as a "low-volume player, except in tablets."
Microsoft bullish on cloud, less so on mobile
NEWSCloud, the importance of partners, and the continued success of Windows were the dominant themes of this year’s Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference’s opening speeches.
Windows 8 to arrive next year and will understand your voice
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Microsoft boss Steve Ballmer confirmed that the next version of the firm's desktop operating system Windows 8 will appear some time in 2012.
RIM goes Bing for BlackBerry
NEWSBlackBerry maker RIM is set to climb into bed with Microsoft to offer the Bing search engine and Bing Maps as the default services on new BlackBerry devices.
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Steve Ballmer sells $1.3bn of Microsoft shares
NEWSMicrosoft chief executive Steve Ballmer has sold $1.3 billion of shares in the firm, a move he says should not be construed as a lack of faith in the software ...
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer awarded only half bonus
NEWSMicrosoft CEO Steve Ballmer was only awarded half his maximum annual bonus for the last financial year, following the firm’s poorly-received Kin smartphone and failure to produce a rival to ...
Microsoft ramps up cloud push
NEWSCloud computing was the overwhelming theme running through keynote speeches at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference in Washington DC today.
Microsoft loses two execs from Entertainment and Devices Division
NEWSFollowing rumours of a significant restructuring to Microsoft’s Entertainment and Devices Division, an internal memo from CEO Steve Ballmer has confirmed the retirement of EDD president Robbie Bach and, as ...
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1 in 10 Microsoft employees uses an iPhone
NEWSOne in ten Microsoft employees uses an Apple iPhone, despite top executives at the software giant frowning on their use.
Microsoft CFO leaves to 'expand career'
NEWSMicrosoft’s chief financial officer Chris Liddell will be leaving the company at the end of the year, seemingly to look for bigger opportunities elsewhere.
Microsoft and News Corp in talks over Google boycott
NEWSMicrosoft has offered to pay News Corporation to have its news sites removed from Google, in an attempt to loosen the internet giant’s grip on the search engine market.
Microsoft to set up Taiwanese research centre
NEWSMicrosoft and the Taiwanese government have agreed to jointly set up a cloud computing centre in the country by the end of the year, ahead of the company's $9.5 billion ...
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Worldwide launch parties for Windows 7
NEWSMicrosoft’s successor to the Vista operating system has launched at retail across the globe.
First Microsoft retail store opens next week
NEWSMicrosoft will open the first of its branded retail stores next Thursday, October 22nd, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Windows 8 details leaked
NEWSWindows 7 may not have hit the shelves yet, but details of a 128-bit Windows 8 have already been leaked by a Microsoft employee.
Ballmer admits to licensing complexities
NEWSMicrosoft boss Steve Ballmer has responded to widespread criticisms regarding the company's convoluted licensing practice.
