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Microsoft cuts 7,800 jobs, reorganises phone unit
AFP, Published on 08/07/2015
» WASHINGTON - Microsoft announced plans Wednesday to cut 7,800 jobs along with a reorganisation of its Windows Phone unit which has struggled in the mobile market.
Former Nokia chief Elop out in Microsoft shakeup
AFP, Published on 17/06/2015
» NEW YORK - Microsoft announced a management shakeup on Wednesday, including the departure of Stephen Elop, the former Nokia chief who came on board with the US giant's acquisition of the Finnish firm's handset unit.
Who killed off the Nokia phone?
News, Published on 23/10/2014
» It seems to be a law in the technology industry that leading companies eventually lose their positions — often quickly and brutally. Mobile-phone champion Nokia, one of Europe's biggest technology success stories, was no exception, losing its market share in the space of just a few years. Can the industry's new champions, Apple and Google — not to mention titans in other tech sectors — avoid Nokia's fate?
Microsoft axes 18,000 jobs as Nadella shifts focus
AFP, Published on 17/07/2014
» Microsoft announced its biggest job cuts ever Thursday as new chief executive Satya Nadella called for a new focus at the US tech giant while integrating the Nokia phone division.
New Microsoft-Nokia smartphone is... Android
AFP, Published on 25/06/2014
» Microsoft on Tuesday opted for the Android operating system from arch rival Google for its new Nokia smartphone, in a move aimed at regaining momentum in the competitive mobile sector.
New Microsoft-Nokia smartphone is... Android
AFP, Published on 24/06/2014
» Microsoft on Tuesday rolled out its first new Nokia smartphone since acquiring the Finnish group's handset division -- using the Android operating system from arch-rival Google.
Nokia recalls 30,000 chargers for Lumia 2520 tablet
AFP, Published on 17/04/2014
» Finnish telecom company Nokia on Thursday recalled 30,000 chargers for its Lumia 2520 tablet due to risk it could give customers an electric shock.
Microsoft launches 'Cortana' smartphone assistant
AFP, Published on 03/04/2014
» Microsoft took on Apple's Siri and Google Now with a smartphone personal assistant dubbed "Cortana".
Microsoft's Nadella names leadership team
AFP, Published on 01/04/2014
» Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella on Monday unveiled a leadership shakeup at the technology giant, including a new head for the Xbox division.
Nokia makes Android smartphone despite Microsoft bid
AFP, Published on 25/02/2014
» Nokia showed off Monday a new range of smartphones powered by Google's Android operating system, even as it is being taken over by Microsoft.