Category Archives: Microsoft

Skype: Get real about what to expect after the Microsoft acquisition

Posted on January 16, 2012 by halberenson

There is a lot of noise in the system this week questioning when we’ll see the first fruit of Microsoft’s acquisition of Skype.  I think it is important to put this acquisition in context, because I find people’s expectations a … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Trustworthy Computing (TwC)

Posted on January 15, 2012 by halberenson

Today marks the 10th Anniversary of Bill Gates’ Trustworthy Computing email to all of Microsoft.  Most consider this a transitional event for Microsoft, in particular being the point at which Security assumed its proper position as the most important of … Continue reading →

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Will Enterprises (aka Business) buy Windows 8?

Posted on December 31, 2011 by halberenson

There has always been a significant divergence in PC Software buying behavior between Consumer and Enterprises.  Today we see lines at Apple stores to purchase the latest ithingy when they go on sale at midnight, but in 1995 that was … Continue reading →

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Is 2012 Microsoft’s Year?

Posted on December 29, 2011 by halberenson

It’s that time of year when reviews of 2011 and predictions for 2012 are hitting the blogosphere (as well as traditional media). Well here is my Microsoft prediction for 2012 (or more precisely, Fiscal Year 2013): This is the year … Continue reading →

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Why doesn’t Windows Phone sell?

Posted on December 28, 2011 by halberenson

Charlie Kindel has a nice blog posting on why Windows Phone has yet to take off.  Robert Scoble, amongst many others, chimes in with his response.  Now I agree with Charlie, and many of the other critics as well!  There … Continue reading →

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Will Microsoft buy Nokia Redux

Posted on December 14, 2011 by halberenson

Danske Bank has re-ignited speculation that Microsoft will buy Nokia, or more precisely Nokia’s mobile phone operations. It isn’t out of the question, but I don’t buy the “where there’s smoke there’s fire” argument that some are making. Back in … Continue reading →

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What’s behind Terry Myerson replacing Andy Lees as head of Windows Phone

Posted on December 12, 2011 by halberenson

I was suprised as anyone at today’s news that Terry Myerson was replacing Andy Lees as head of Windows Phone.  I don’t know if Steve Ballmer was dissatisfied with Andy, though I can see reasons (beyond the obvious) why he should … Continue reading →

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Update on the Nokia/Microsoft Windows Phone relationship

Posted on December 12, 2011 by halberenson

Although it is way too early to say anything conclusive, the evidence is growing that the Nokia/Micorosft relationship over Windows Phone is succeeding for both companies.  The first of two Windows Phones introduces by Nokia, the Lumia 800, has rocketed … Continue reading →

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Why is Microsoft really doing ARM support?

Posted on December 7, 2011 by halberenson

ARM is all the rage these days. Microsoft has long participated in the ARM ecosystem via its Windows CE-based offerings. Recall that its first real success in the PDA space was with Compaq’s iPaq, which was based on Digital Equipment’s … Continue reading →

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Update: Can Windows 8/Windows Phone 8 Ship in June 2012

Posted on December 7, 2011 by halberenson

A few weeks ago I explored how Microsoft could release Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 in June of 2012.  With yesterday’s announcement that Windows 8 Beta won’t begin until late February people are wondering about hitting 2012 at all, … Continue reading →

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