Microsoft
by, William Knowles, Indra Senihardja, Andrew Suen, Luke Aiston
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Microsoft Corporation has been a powerhouse in the technology industry since it’s founding in the spring of 1975. At the dawn of a new technological age, Microsoft arose as one of the first and most dominant champions, and as such, was the first corporation to bring the power of computing into the common household. There was once a time where the word “computer” was accompanied solely by the word “Microsoft.” That time seems like a distant memory now. Today, computing has evolved from what it once was in 1975, when it was merely a home computer with many limitations. In order for Microsoft to make its way to dominance again, they must be able to understand how both Microsoft and computing have evolved over time, and where they will be going. They must focus on that which made them who they are today, software, and once again become proactive rather than reactive within their market. Comment by William Knowles: Intro
In order for a corporation to be successful, it must have its own identity. Without an understanding of who you once were and who you currently are, you will never be able to end up where you want to be. Since its founding in 1975 up until the year 2000, Microsoft was the sole major player in computer software and computer operating systems. It was the face of technology, leading society into a new age of computers and technology that had never been seen before. It was the pioneer and face of the computing world. But what exactly is meant by the term “computing”? During the aforementioned time period, “computing” was strictly limited to computers, at a very basic level. Whether for work or personal use, computers were growing more and more popular, but strictly within the desktop domain. Throughout the 2000’s and into modern day, the domain of computing has expanded dramatically. With the addition of laptops, mobile devices, cloud computing, and other computer services, computing has become much more than it was back in 1975. It is a much broader term than it once was. During a time of rapid growth in computing, Microsoft should have been leading the charge of innovation within computer software, but they did just the opposite of that. Microsoft wanted to remain the face of computing, and thus it stayed involved with everything. It began creating hardware and accompanying software that included tablets, mobile phones, and video game consoles. Microsoft wanted to continue to dominate the entire computing world, and that just is not possible. Computing has grown enormously to the point where one specific company cannot dominate and innovate in everything. A firm that specializes within a specific area of computing will have the best chance at innovating and competing in a specific area. Microsoft was first and foremo ...
For more than a decade, Microsoft has been the market leader in operating systems. It was established by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in 1975, 46 years ago, and is currently flourishing all over the world.
For more than a decade, Microsoft has been the market leader in operating systems. It was established by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in 1975, 46 years ago, and is currently flourishing all over the world.
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How the Strategy Process Killed Innovation at Microsoft
to match that of other tech companies such as Google,
Apple, and Amazon because they created entirely
new areas of computing from scratch, and as a con-
sequence, their stock prices have soared. One reason
Microsoft’s fell and flattened in the 2000s was that
it saw its mission differently. Protecting its existing
portfolio, Microsoft largely failed to commercialize
any category-defining products or services. Why? The
answer: Microsoft’s strategy process killed innovation!
Top-Down Strategy Process Killed
Bottom-Up Strategic Initiatives at Microsoft
Microsoft actually came up with some major break-
throughs, but failed to successfully commercialize
them. The root of the problem seemed to lie with
Microsoft’s top-down strategy process. Once Win-
dows became the industry standard in 1990, Micro-
soft’s strategy was defensive: Any new product or
extension had to strengthen the existing Windows-
Office franchise; if not, it would be “killed.” Here
are some great products and services that Microsoft
invented, but never commercialized.
SINCE MICROSOFT LAUNCHED Windows 3.0 in
1990, it has dominated the industry for PC operating
system (OS) software with a 90 percent market share.
Microsoft’s huge installed base of Windows operating
systems on PCs and its long-term relationships with
original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), such as
Dell, HP, and Lenovo, create tremendous entry bar-
riers for newcomers. Intel’s semiconductor chips are
the perfect complement to Microsoft’s operating sys-
tem. Every time Microsoft releases a new operating
system, demand for Intel’s latest microprocessor goes
up, because new operating systems require more com-
puting power. Because of the complementary nature
of their products, Microsoft’s and Intel’s alternating
advances have created a virtuous cycle, benefiting
from network effects. The successful combination of
Microsoft’s Windows and Intel’s processors has pro-
duced the Wintel (a portmanteau of Windows and
Intel) standard in the PC industry. By 1999, Microsoft
was the most valuable company on the planet.
Fast-forward to 2017, two years after Microsoft
released Windows 10, its latest version of the ubiqui-
tous operating system. For the past quarter century,
Microsoft’s business model was to establish and main-
tain the dominance of the Wintel standard in the PC
industry. With this standard, Microsoft made money
off consumer and business application software such as
its Office Suite. Microsoft remains hugely profitable:
With some $85 billion in annual revenues in 2016, it
generated over $20 billion in profits! Windows and
Office still generate about 40 percent of Microsoft’s
total revenues and 75 percent of profits. The gross margin
of “classic” Office is 90 percent, while the new cloud-
based Office 365 only has a 50 percent profit margin.
Although Microsoft ...
C-151Microsoft froM Gates to satya Nadella20I.docxjasoninnes20
C-151
Microsoft: froM
Gates to satya
Nadella
20
IntroductIon
On February 4, 2014, Satya Nadella became CEO
of Microsoft. Nadella, a native of Hyderabad, In-
dia, was only the third CEO in Microsoft’s 39-year
history. Cofounder Bill Gates was CEO from Mi-
crosoft’s establishment in April 1975 through Janu-
ary 2000 when he passed the reins to Steve Ballmer.
Gates remained chairman though until February
2014. The Gates years were characterized by dra-
matic growth as Microsoft expanded from a small
start-up to become the largest and most dominant
software company on the planet, in the process
making Gates the world’s richest man. The founda-
tions of Microsoft’s success during this period were
its two monopolies: the Windows operating system,
which at its peak was used on 95% of the world’s
personal computers (PCs), and Office, which had a
90% market share in 2012.1
Microsoft continued to expand both revenues
and profits under the leadership of Steve Ballmer.
During his tenure, revenues expanded from $25 bil-
lion to $70 billion while net income grew 215% to
$23 billion. One area that did particularly during the
Ballmer years was the Windows server business, a
division that Nadella ran prior to becoming CEO.
Servers sit at the center of networks of PCs, and are
used to perform a variety of functions including da-
tabase hosting, file services, Web services, print ser-
vices, and applications services. Microsoft makes a
version of Windows, Windows Server, which runs
servers. The Windows server business was a $20-bil-
lion division by 2014. Microsoft gained share from
competitors such as IBM, which promoted the rival
Linux operating system. By 2014, 75% of servers
built around Intel microprocessors used Windows
Server as their operating system, as did around 50%
of all servers.2 The Linux and Unix operating sys-
tems took the number 2 and 3 spots.
Despite impressive growth, Microsoft’s stock
price stagnated during the Ballmer era. This reflected
a growing concern that Microsoft had lost its leader-
ship in the computer industry to three firms, Google,
Apple, and Amazon. Google had grown dramati-
cally during the 2000s on the back of its dominant
Internet search business. Along the way, Google
had developed an operating system for smartphones
(Android) and laptops (Chrome) that were now chal-
lenging Windows on computing devices, a category
that had expanded beyond traditional PCs to includ-
ed smartphones and tablets. Google was also offering
a “cloud-based” suite of productivity tools, Google
Docs, which competed directly with Office.
02277_Case20_rev02.indd 151 01/10/15 6:03 PM
C-152 Case 20 Microsoft: From Gates to Satya Nadella
Apple, a firm that was nearly bankrupt in 1997,
had done more than any other company to expand
the definition of computing devices to include
smartphones and tablets. Apple had introduced the
first version of its smartphone, the iPhone, in 2007.
D ...
A project done as part of the MOOC course of Business strategy on coursera.com. The document uses several strategic analysis tools accompanied with latest data to make strategic recommendations in future for Microsoft Corp.
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How do courts determine if evidence is reliable and valid before allowing it into testimony?
What is the role of the Frye standard or Daubert standard in determining whether or not the courts will accept biometric evidence?
What rules does your state use in this regard?
How reliable is fingerprint evidence? Consider examples of its use in criminal courts.
How do other biometrics compare to the reliability and validity of fingerprint evidence?
What are some of the challenges associated with lower forms of biometrics, such as facial recognition, and acceptance as evidence in court?
What is the role of the expert witness related to biometric evidence in court?
Be sure to provide in-text citation and references
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Discuss the likelihood of success on the bank's claims against the properties.
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Organizational culture
Behavioral theory
Planning
Community relations
Your presentation should include, at a minimum, 4 slides, with speaker notes, for each topic.
.
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In a 1-2 page Microsoft Word document, using APA, discuss the following case study:
When Alexander and Deborah married, Alexander owned a duplex in a community property state. They lived in one side of the duplex. They saved their money and bought a lake lot as tenants by the entirety. Deborah failed to pay the loans she took out from Savings Bank prior to her marriage to pay for college. The bank claimed the duplex, the lake lot and their savings.
Discuss the likelihood of success on the bank's claims against the properties.
.
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Include at least two research sources in your paper and cite them in a References page at the end in APA format. As in all writing assignments, follow standard mechanics in writing, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Submit your completed assignment to the drop box below. Please check the
Course Calendar
for specific due dates.
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In 5–6 paragraphs, address the following:
What are the complaints and concerns of those who oppose construction of this building in its proposed location?
Do you agree? Why, or why not?
What are the counter-claims being made by those who support construction of this building in its present location?
Do you agree? Why, or why not?
What is the specific issue in the court case?
What activities (protests, letters to the editor, blog posts, petitions, opinion polls, etc.) are underway related to this issue? Explain.
Do you think these activities are likely to have an impact on the Court’s decision? Why, or why not?
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How the Strategy Process Killed Innovation at Microsoft
to match that of other tech companies such as Google,
Apple, and Amazon because they created entirely
new areas of computing from scratch, and as a con-
sequence, their stock prices have soared. One reason
Microsoft’s fell and flattened in the 2000s was that
it saw its mission differently. Protecting its existing
portfolio, Microsoft largely failed to commercialize
any category-defining products or services. Why? The
answer: Microsoft’s strategy process killed innovation!
Top-Down Strategy Process Killed
Bottom-Up Strategic Initiatives at Microsoft
Microsoft actually came up with some major break-
throughs, but failed to successfully commercialize
them. The root of the problem seemed to lie with
Microsoft’s top-down strategy process. Once Win-
dows became the industry standard in 1990, Micro-
soft’s strategy was defensive: Any new product or
extension had to strengthen the existing Windows-
Office franchise; if not, it would be “killed.” Here
are some great products and services that Microsoft
invented, but never commercialized.
SINCE MICROSOFT LAUNCHED Windows 3.0 in
1990, it has dominated the industry for PC operating
system (OS) software with a 90 percent market share.
Microsoft’s huge installed base of Windows operating
systems on PCs and its long-term relationships with
original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), such as
Dell, HP, and Lenovo, create tremendous entry bar-
riers for newcomers. Intel’s semiconductor chips are
the perfect complement to Microsoft’s operating sys-
tem. Every time Microsoft releases a new operating
system, demand for Intel’s latest microprocessor goes
up, because new operating systems require more com-
puting power. Because of the complementary nature
of their products, Microsoft’s and Intel’s alternating
advances have created a virtuous cycle, benefiting
from network effects. The successful combination of
Microsoft’s Windows and Intel’s processors has pro-
duced the Wintel (a portmanteau of Windows and
Intel) standard in the PC industry. By 1999, Microsoft
was the most valuable company on the planet.
Fast-forward to 2017, two years after Microsoft
released Windows 10, its latest version of the ubiqui-
tous operating system. For the past quarter century,
Microsoft’s business model was to establish and main-
tain the dominance of the Wintel standard in the PC
industry. With this standard, Microsoft made money
off consumer and business application software such as
its Office Suite. Microsoft remains hugely profitable:
With some $85 billion in annual revenues in 2016, it
generated over $20 billion in profits! Windows and
Office still generate about 40 percent of Microsoft’s
total revenues and 75 percent of profits. The gross margin
of “classic” Office is 90 percent, while the new cloud-
based Office 365 only has a 50 percent profit margin.
Although Microsoft ...
C-151Microsoft froM Gates to satya Nadella20I.docxjasoninnes20
C-151
Microsoft: froM
Gates to satya
Nadella
20
IntroductIon
On February 4, 2014, Satya Nadella became CEO
of Microsoft. Nadella, a native of Hyderabad, In-
dia, was only the third CEO in Microsoft’s 39-year
history. Cofounder Bill Gates was CEO from Mi-
crosoft’s establishment in April 1975 through Janu-
ary 2000 when he passed the reins to Steve Ballmer.
Gates remained chairman though until February
2014. The Gates years were characterized by dra-
matic growth as Microsoft expanded from a small
start-up to become the largest and most dominant
software company on the planet, in the process
making Gates the world’s richest man. The founda-
tions of Microsoft’s success during this period were
its two monopolies: the Windows operating system,
which at its peak was used on 95% of the world’s
personal computers (PCs), and Office, which had a
90% market share in 2012.1
Microsoft continued to expand both revenues
and profits under the leadership of Steve Ballmer.
During his tenure, revenues expanded from $25 bil-
lion to $70 billion while net income grew 215% to
$23 billion. One area that did particularly during the
Ballmer years was the Windows server business, a
division that Nadella ran prior to becoming CEO.
Servers sit at the center of networks of PCs, and are
used to perform a variety of functions including da-
tabase hosting, file services, Web services, print ser-
vices, and applications services. Microsoft makes a
version of Windows, Windows Server, which runs
servers. The Windows server business was a $20-bil-
lion division by 2014. Microsoft gained share from
competitors such as IBM, which promoted the rival
Linux operating system. By 2014, 75% of servers
built around Intel microprocessors used Windows
Server as their operating system, as did around 50%
of all servers.2 The Linux and Unix operating sys-
tems took the number 2 and 3 spots.
Despite impressive growth, Microsoft’s stock
price stagnated during the Ballmer era. This reflected
a growing concern that Microsoft had lost its leader-
ship in the computer industry to three firms, Google,
Apple, and Amazon. Google had grown dramati-
cally during the 2000s on the back of its dominant
Internet search business. Along the way, Google
had developed an operating system for smartphones
(Android) and laptops (Chrome) that were now chal-
lenging Windows on computing devices, a category
that had expanded beyond traditional PCs to includ-
ed smartphones and tablets. Google was also offering
a “cloud-based” suite of productivity tools, Google
Docs, which competed directly with Office.
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C-152 Case 20 Microsoft: From Gates to Satya Nadella
Apple, a firm that was nearly bankrupt in 1997,
had done more than any other company to expand
the definition of computing devices to include
smartphones and tablets. Apple had introduced the
first version of its smartphone, the iPhone, in 2007.
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How do courts determine if evidence is reliable and valid before allowing it into testimony?
What is the role of the Frye standard or Daubert standard in determining whether or not the courts will accept biometric evidence?
What rules does your state use in this regard?
How reliable is fingerprint evidence? Consider examples of its use in criminal courts.
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What are some of the challenges associated with lower forms of biometrics, such as facial recognition, and acceptance as evidence in court?
What is the role of the expert witness related to biometric evidence in court?
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Discuss the likelihood of success on the bank's claims against the properties.
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Behavioral theory
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In 2.5 pages, compare and contrast health care reform in two differe.docxjoyjonna282
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Example:
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APA FORMAT
APA REFERENCES
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Your assignment is to write a Python program that
graphically
simulates viewing cellular organisms, as they might be observed using Betzig’s technology. These simulated cells will be shown in a graphics window (representing the field of view through Betzig’s microscope) and must be animated, exhibiting behaviors based on the
“Project Specifications” below
. The simulation will terminate based on user input (a mouse click) and will include two (2) types of cells,
Crete
and
Laelaps
, (
pronounced
KREET
and
LEE
-
laps
).
Crete
cells should be represented in this simulation as three (3) small green circles with a radius of 8 pixels. These cells move nonlinearly in steps of 1-4 graphics window pixels. This makes their movement appear jerky and random.
Crete
cells cannot move outside the microscope slide, (the ‘
field
’), so they may bump along the borders or even wander out into the middle of the field at times. These cells have the ability to pass “through” each other.
A single red circle with a radius of 16 pixels will represent a
Laelaps
cell in this simulation.
Laelaps
cells move across the field straight lines, appearing to ‘bounce’ off the field boundaries.
Laelaps
sometimes appear to pass through other cells, however this is an optical illusion as they are very thin and tend to slide over or under the other cells in the field of view.
Project Specifications: ====================
Graphics Window
500 x 500 pixel window
White background
0,0 (x,y) coordinate should be set to the lower left-hand corner
Crete
Cells
Three (3) green filled circles with radius of 8 pixels
Move in random increments between -4 and 4 pixels per step
Movements are not in straight lines, but appear wander aimlessly
Laelaps
Cells
One (1) red filled circle with a radius of 16 pixels
Move more quickly than Crete cells and in straight lines
The Laelaps cell should advance in either -10 or 10 pixels per step
TODO #1: Initialize the simulation environment ========================================
Import any libraries needed for the simulation
Display a welcome message in the Python Shell. Describe the program’s functionality
Create the 500 x 500 graphics window named “
Field
”
Set the
Field
window parameters as specified
TODO #2: Create the
Crete
cells –
makeCrete()
========================================
Write a function that creates three green circle objects (radius 8) and stores them in a list
Each entry of the list represents one
Crete
cell
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Microsoft by, William Knowles, Indra Senihard.docx
1. Microsoft
by, William Knowles, Indra Senihardja, Andrew Suen, Luke
Aiston
Here ill put the diagrams from the presentation (as instructed)
once it is completed -Tripp
2. Microsoft Corporation has been a powerhouse in the technology
industry since it’s founding in the spring of 1975. At the dawn
of a new technological age, Microsoft arose as one of the first
and most dominant champions, and as such, was the first
corporation to bring the power of computing into the common
household. There was once a time where the word “computer”
was accompanied solely by the word “Microsoft.” That time
seems like a distant memory now. Today, computing has
evolved from what it once was in 1975, when it was merely a
home computer with many limitations. In order for Microsoft to
make its way to dominance again, they must be able to
understand how both Microsoft and computing have evolved
over time, and where they will be going. They must focus on
that which made them who they are today, software, and once
again become proactive rather than reactive within their market.
Comment by William Knowles: Intro
In order for a corporation to be successful, it must have its
own identity. Without an understanding of who you once were
and who you currently are, you will never be able to end up
where you want to be. Since its founding in 1975 up until the
year 2000, Microsoft was the sole major player in computer
software and computer operating systems. It was the face of
technology, leading society into a new age of computers and
technology that had never been seen before. It was the pioneer
and face of the computing world. But what exactly is meant by
the term “computing”? During the aforementioned time period,
“computing” was strictly limited to computers, at a very basic
level. Whether for work or personal use, computers were
growing more and more popular, but strictly within the desktop
domain. Throughout the 2000’s and into modern day, the
domain of computing has expanded dramatically. With the
addition of laptops, mobile devices, cloud computing, and other
3. computer services, computing has become much more than it
was back in 1975. It is a much broader term than it once was.
During a time of rapid growth in computing, Microsoft should
have been leading the charge of innovation within computer
software, but they did just the opposite of that. Microsoft
wanted to remain the face of computing, and thus it stayed
involved with everything. It began creating hardware and
accompanying software that included tablets, mobile phones,
and video game consoles. Microsoft wanted to continue to
dominate the entire computing world, and that just is not
possible. Computing has grown enormously to the point where
one specific company cannot dominate and innovate in
everything. A firm that specializes within a specific area of
computing will have the best chance at innovating and
competing in a specific area. Microsoft was first and foremost
a company that created operating systems and software, and that
is where they need to focus and innovate in. Comment by
William Knowles: here i discussed the identity of Microsoft.
Who they were, are, and want to be
Current CEO of Microsoft, Satya Nadella, has made his focus
very clear, which is domination in market share. In 2000,
Microsoft’s market share was at 97%. Today it is at 20%
(http://www.forbes.com/sites/timworstall/2012/12/13/microsofts
-market-share-drops-from-97-to-20-in-just-over-a-decade/).
This dramatic drop is market share over the last fourteen years
is not nearly as bad it seems. Back in 2000, mobile phones
were not included in this metric. Mobile phones have become a
huge part of technology, adding an entirely new dimension to
computing. Since the contents that make up Microsoft's market
share have changed, it is an inaccurate way of analyzing the
company’s status. A better way would be to look to examine
each individual component of computing that Microsoft
competes in. Looking at a market share metric that only
includes desktop operating systems, Microsoft dominates that
market share at 92%. If you were to include mobile phones into
that metric, that number drops to 38%
4. (http://www.businessinsider.com/chart-of-the-day-the-
competition-for-windows-10-2014-10). This specific example
shows that Microsoft is still extremely successful in desktop
operating systems, but not so much in mobile phones. A look at
Mircrosoft’s most recent revenue report will illustrate that 70%
of the firms profits come from operating systems, software, and
software services (http://www.zdnet.com/apple-google-
microsoft-where-does-the-money-come-from-7000026043/).
Satya Nadella was partially correct when he stated that market
share was the focus of Microsoft. He just needs to be more
specific, and focus in on a specific niche within computing. By
focusing on market share as a whole, Nadella has stretched the
company’s resources too thinly, making both innovation and
market share success within Microsoft scarce. If the focus were
shifted in on operating systems and software, Microsoft will
have the resources and opportunity to innovate again. This will
allow them to be proactive and not reactive, and allow them to
dominate in specific areas of the computing market share.
Comment by William Knowles: Here I discussed the
Dilemma Microsoft faces, which is Market Share vs innovation
(Triangular thinking and organizational pattern)
Microsoft Organization Strategy
In the past, Microsoft corporation was the pioneer when
computer was introduced to the market, they were dominated
the operating system market for over decade ago. Microsoft
organization strategy was more on control rather than autonomy
or cooperation. Microsoft was fairly consistent in developing
their products for over a decade ago.
Today, Microsoft’s strategy is focused on productivity and
our desire to help people “do more.” As the Microsoft Devices
Group, our role is to light up this strategy for people. We are
the team creating the hardware that showcases the finest of
Microsoft’s digital work and digital life experiences, and we
will be the confluence of the best of Microsoft’s applications,
operating systems and cloud services.
In future, we believe that Microsoft organization strategic
5. should be in the level between control and cooperation.
Microsoft Organizational Pattern
How we should compete: Economy and Interaction
How we should grow: Making
How we should we organize: Centralization
some sources
1) http://www.businessinsider.com/chart-of-the-day-the-
competition-for-windows-10-2014-10 Today, Mircrosoft
dominated desktop operating systems with 92% of market. If
you include mobile devices as well, that number drops to 38%.
This means that microsoft soft is getting killed in the mobile
phone market, something they only recently added.
2)
http://www.forbes.com/sites/timworstall/2012/12/13/microsofts-
market-share-drops-from-97-to-20-in-just-over-a-decade/
Market share drop from 97% in 2000 to 20% today. The
problem with using market share on track microsoft's success is
that it is the the contents of what make up the term have
changed. Back in 2000, mobile devices were not included in this
metric. The addition of them did not do any favors to Microsoft
Microsoft
Group 7 - Final Presentation
PERSONA
PAST
6. Slogan: Where do you
want to go today?
Likeness: IBM
Counterpoint:
XXXXXXXXXGoogle
PRESENT
Slogan: Be everything
Likeness: XXXXXX
google
Counterpoint: Apple
Future Persona
Slogan: Be What’s Next
Likeness: Apple
Counterpoint: Blackberry
Performance
PAST
1) OS Focus
2) few competitors
3) Measured based
solely on software
PRESENT
1) OS split focus
2) Many competitors
3) Measured by a
7. combination of
hardware and
software
Future Performance
1) Higher OS Market Share
2) Focus on niche (while there are) less
competitors
3) Acquisitions
The Dilemma
PAST PRESENT
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M
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8. re
Innovation Innovation
The Future Dilemma
Innovation
M
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Our Organization
PAST PRESENT
AutonomyAutonomyControl Control
Cooperation Cooperation
The Future of Our Organization
Cooperation
Control Autonomy
9. Our Strategy
PAST PRESENT
Interaction
Economy
Interaction
Economy Differentiation Differentiation
The Future of Business Strategy
Interaction
Economy Differentiation
Proposal
-Innovate within cash cows (OS and software
such as office).
-Market share will eventually follow.
-stop trying to dominate the entire tech sector
