Friday, 11 July 2014

'We help people get stuff done': New Microsoft CEO dumps device and services focus, embraces productivity

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'We help people get stuff done': New Microsoft CEO dumps device and services focus, embraces productivity

07.10.2014 7:23 AM

Well, that didn't last long. In a long letter to employees, Microsoft CEO downplays Steve Ballmer's devices and services focus and names productivity as the company's core.

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