Theres obvious resistance from customers who prefer the control of "owning" local installations even when their software goes hopelessly out of date and becomes a security nightmare. Android is not all that great, even though it was either that or an expensive iPhone with no way to use the MS apps by default. I'm happily moving on to other platforms. why they killed project astoria? We can all appreciate that thirst for knowledge. Thats not to diminish the fact that Windows Phone itself needs all the developer attention it can muster. Its demise seems engineered by the current CEO. Easy: Nadella must be replaced ASAP before Microsoft becomes the new IBM Xerox, Atari, Nintendo, etc No company is to big to disappear what he means is that MSFT will eventually only cater to enterprise and hide behind the iron curtain. and then, MS release a half baked piece of garbage that they called a smart phone. Genius! With the way they treated windows mobile and developers, it is going to be a real problem when (or if) they actually release this "andromeda" thing. Everything MS tries ends in failure.. Why would I ever take the chance on a new Microsoft product when they could dump it like they have before. I was a fan of MS but the end of windows phone and the end of groove music is the end for me, MS have a story of letting people down, and I cannot make a come back to them in any future, they lose me for ever android central, here I come lol. The iphone X's facial ID has nothing to do with 950's retina scan, they have two different techs, and it's large screen was not copied from a Lumia 950XL or any lumia :)) how pathetic can you be?? Image: Reuters/Danish Siddiqui By Sushma U N Published November 7, 2017 Why did they move to Windows 10 mobile, when they knew the Windows 10 OS was not good to go? such a device would be better than what Microsoft has now . Would be nice if the people that bought 950 or 950 XLs could get some kind of compensation or at least an apology. Microsoft failed badly in the early stages of marketing and screwed its most loyal users. Simply because they never pay. I thought it was bad enough when they dropped Band. While Mr Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft, was declared the "Person of the Year" by the Financial Times, Mr Pichai was named the CEO of Alphabet, the principal company which owns Google, of which Mr. So there isn't too much money in the mobile - currently there is no company that earns even a dollar by selling operating systems. Phones arent't he new shiney objects anymore but that doesn't mean they're not relevant. Weaknesses are the areas, capabilities or skills in which Nadella Satya lacks. Because you never understood Windows Phone, you jackass. Satya Nadella "Every opportunity I got, I took it as a learning experience." Satya Nadella "We must ensure not only that everyone receives equal pay for equal work, but that they have the opportunity to do equal work." Satya Nadella "Ultimately, it's not going to be about man versus machine. - Increasing bargaining power of buyers Over the years the bargaining power of customers of Nadella Satya has increased significantly that is putting downward pressure on prices. They've prob hushed up in light of this article lol. the corporate policy has always been if we don't own the code we won't let you play on our devices. It's tough to grow anything without seeds. A new concept is really not going to do much because just like a new car/ blanket/ cone of ice cream/ new love.. etc.. doesn't replace the very first (the excitement, anticipation, thrill, vibe, energy can never be thesame), a new project won't replace windows phone in the hearts consumers, no matter whether it fails or succeeds.. If there was one bone-head move in recent times I would reverse it would have been leaving HP out to dry. all running on a appstore controlled by Microsoft. Remember that Nokia had a huge following in the world outside of the US. Again all available in people's pockets. Im not sure its possible to rationalize the existing licensing schemes for on-premises software (Windows Server, Windows desktop, Office, and all the management tools and add-ons). Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. Still using Winpho till ATT says they won't support it. Dongles on the TV ( Firestick anyone ), Handhelds..etc.. I was expecting the unveiling of a Surface Phone this fall. I agree with your comment, but here we both are in other ecosystems still reading W10 mobile news lol Hard habit to break. Unfortunately Microsoft's lack of focus and inability to market thier own product made this deal seem like a precieved desparate move instead of taking full adavntage of this opprtunity. I understand your frustration but I do not agree to your comment people will not return. Google's main business model is the consumer. You know it is a mistake, and you still do it. They need to fucus on that as well. Engage with consumer spaces that they have not traditionally engaged in so secure infotainment systems, this will allow to fine tune 5g tech and leverage azure with Cortana analytics. If theysee Google and Apple apps/hardware/software everywhere, people are not going to buy Microsoft. It wouldn't be that hard for a company with massive cash reseeves to get, what, 150 to 200 top apps and games. Exactly! Associate Editor, Encyclopdia Britannica. Even IF they ship another new phone device with real windows 10 then WHY in earth should the current fan base care? that Microsoft would fill in the mobile device space. The son of Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella died Monday. I'm totally agree.. At a time when Chromebooks are getting popular they should not abandon the lower end or middle of the market. Just dropped us like a hot potato. Mobiles are now the gateway product to tech not enterprise systems. My step sister's husband works for Microsoft, and he was stunned to hear I still owned a WP! I noticed MS focused more and more on this third segment. Professionally I have already been seeing a shift away from business even requesting MS products just for that reason and less interest in MS products when I propose them to clients. Nadella doesn't care about the future. Android and iOS are, right now! And, given that Stephen Elop was tipped as a leading CEO candidate, some could be unhappy that their guy did not win. When I had that thought I realised just how annoyed I am with Microsoft. Its no good chasing the 'shiny new thing' if you cannot make your kit work now. So overall mobile operating system revenues are not much more than 1% percent of overall software revenues, and while it is still not small, you know there are also those 99%. Third category is pure professionals. Analysis of Satya Nadella at Microsoft: Instilling a Growth Mindset case study. There is no recovering from this. Satya Nadella, Buddhism and Modern Leadership. If the Kin would've been a success, things might have turned out differently. allow MEMU on windows mobile in the storeAll will be fine then! So, large companies offset weak consumer demand, mostly. I mean, he could have used the comment section/forums of Windows Central and got all the feedback he needed. They stupidly justified every move of Microsoft instead of criticizing it. Facebook seems to be really putting in the effort with their VR offering. Now given the fact that the future of computing for the masses is mobile I do not see Microsoft dropping that at all but rather trying to change the approach to mobile for the next generation of computing. But this is still sad to see. Microsoft's annual stockholders meeting, as I recall is November 29, 2017 - 49 days from today - why not speak with a LOUD GLOBAL VOICE! They dominate in search and Android, maybe IoT, but that is questionable. I don't see a long term future even for windows if this idea fails. Right now the average Joe might see AI as Siri, Google now, and Alexa. When MS released Windows 8 (desktop) and WP 8. Or a watch. 1. Poor integration of Nokias tens of thousands of workers. exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. Time to put some Europeans in the MS Board! Sure it wasnt successful but it. Bill Gates will spend a portion of his time at the company assisting with product choices. I'm very happy with my iPhone. What should be more concerning to Apple and Google is the ever cozier relationship between the two biggest forces in the cloud, Amazon and MS. So I have to bring an extra MP3 player when traing next year? Does anyone knows the name of the weed he smokes? The 920,1020 were some of the most talked about sp(smartphone) on themarket during that time. I truly love technology and I keep up with the news here because I like it so much. Omissions? Now, No ******* thing. And if I had an Xbox that would be on Craigslist tonight. Actually after the 520 i equipped my family with 635, 640, and 830. These experts are racing to protect AI from hackers. Look I'm a fan, I was there, through it all, but this last one. is the last one. The idea of AI, Mixed Reality, cloud computing, bodes very well for the companies who have mobile, pocket sized devices to leverage. By India Today Tech: Most companies, regardless of their sector, are calling employees back to the office now that COVID cases have dropped significantly. How many news outlets have put negative news about Swelling batteries issue of some phone manufacturer? But it seems there arethose that just can't get engaged with it. And then they decided to destroy it all. So their sole purpose was to select the highest priority ones and focus development on that. Enterprise is everything. How much have you or your company invested in Microsoft "mobile" over the last 5 years? WC was giving this guy credit for a lot of Ballmers work! In this (WinPhone) case, hitting refresh is a good thing imo. You're the new CEO of Microsoft! Spending heavily to support your new business model is a good plan. One thing Nadella failed to realize is In professionals want simplicity and with a BYOD business they have choice in the products used. Making room for it in your Zune memory drawer? So in hence higher risk, but doing so you stabilise your infrastructure and enable yourself to branch in via the replacement part, if the company is savy and has foresight. I searched (and still do and I don't know why) every day looking for the next MS mobile phone such a waste of time. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The co - founder of Microsoft - Mr. Bill Gates was the mentor of Satya Nadella. I was right. And i have owned an 830 and then a 950xl since Not true. MS has long suffered with a lack of systemic thinking - an inability to see beyond a US centric closed system. I was mistaken to believe their vision and commitment to consumers went beyond that. Not only has he failed loyal consumers multiple times, he continues to fail as a CEO in providing a true vision beyond what he wants for himself. Sorry to tell him, to late. I agree, IBM now has declining revenue, because to the ordinary person, IBM has no relevance at all. In his own words, he needed to change the rules of the game. The announcement of the end of Groove on 12/31 together with a non-working Spotify app on my phone was the final straw for me. It's just a phone people, maybe leave cancer, autism, spousal abuse out of the commentary? Roll your sleeves up and put in some work Nadella/Microsoft.. Because if you can't make windows phone work..Then I wonder.. what cat was riding a fire breathing unicorn? Nothing good can come of that.. Feel free to connect with us if you need business research. Satya is just like this but on steroids. I like the platform because it does what I need it to do. It appears that Microsoft has forgotten how to be successful, please your customers. Time to focus, man. This was the straw that broke the camel's back and I very much doubt they'll be relevant at all, in the consumer space, in a few years time. Any software company THIS bad at software, why in the hell would I trust their Hardware. Outlook is now poor compared to previous iterations. For once I would like to hear a tech journalist that focuses on Microsoft products ask that one question. Please forget about Win32 antiques. He took over as CEO in 2014 and has since led Microsoft through a period of significant growth and transformation. Still hope Xbox is not yet another division to be dropped. Allow Android app developers to publish their apps in the store just like native UWP apps but wrapped up like x86 apps are with the Project Centennial bridge. Windroid [andromeda OS for consumers]. Also, I was a Band user and a Surface 2 RT user MS has lost my trust as the only things that are actually still supported are my laptop and my Xbox (though they don't really do anything with the Kinect anymore). So let's market a phone that is not a phone for the fear of recalling the big fiasco made out of 10% of mobile market share they made out of Windows Phone/windows 10 mobile. Video Transcript DAN HOWLEY:. No big deal. " but he likes iPhone better" ~ You'll have a complete phone with you. But if they were smart they would not brand it Microsoft or Windows. Instead they tried the other way around and failed. Microsoft also sellsOffice 365 to businesses large and small, governments, and educational customers. Silverlight, WindowsRT, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Microsoft Band, Skype (Consumer End), Windows Phone, Nokia, Windows 10 Mobile, and now Groove and we could probably read the tea leaves to see what's next. A typical day for Nadella begins with exercise and personal reflection. And you know what two years back they seemed to really start to look cool. yeah people just don't understand the problem won't solve by simply having android apps to run on Windows 10. The few million people who owned windows phones I guarantee were Microsoft's biggest fans. Me, I love live tiles. Now, we're having to move on. If people see the REALLY low cost alternative that gets them in the touch game, with the responsiveness of their smartphone, and a keyboard to flip over when they need it, a little marketing could go a long way for a device such as this. ". According to Herminia Ibarra, Aneeta Rattan, Anna Johnston of Satya Nadella at Microsoft: Instilling a Growth Mindset case study, this can lead to serious road blocks in future growth as information in silos can result can lead to missed opportunities in market place. we equip you to harness the power of disruptive innovation, at work and at home. Nadella made the obvious,and sensible,business decision to pull the plug. Laptop, Tablets and network Servers. Nadella has said from the get go that Microsoft is committed to mobile. After that, who knows. Their exclusivity killed windows phone. I was never unhappy with the OS as a whole and I still prefer it to Android. Even with this entire WM10 debacle we never got a clear statement aside from tweets from Joe, nor did we get any sort of apology for leading consumers on. It's now over, and they will suffer the market consequences for many years to come. This is an article from 2014. When I switched to the LG G6 I decided to give Google's services a try and let's be honest other than office Google's offerings are better than Microsoft's especially on an android phone. I'm almost ready to throw in the towel on Windows Central. Then they get all defensive when the backlash is real. Consumers and business want a third choice or at the very least they want to be able to decide. So Nutella just let down windows phone to focus on developping a bunch of Skype bots that nobody talk with? Verizon sold Icons. If you pretend to be a global player you'd better have people in your Board that are connected to the different regions you want to serve, so that also goes for Asia-Pacific, China etc. One thing no one mentions on here, is the horrible launch and pulling of the KIN PHONES back in May of 2010 on Verizon. They will not be visible to the average user and that most of their existing devices will become not-so-profitable in a few years. Going to business users was literally following Blackberry to its grave. I'm not saying developers won't embrace UWP or that Microsoft will cast aside AR within two years of taking your $500. The weaknesses of Satya Nadella at Microsoft: Instilling a Growth Mindset are - Aligning sales with marketing - It come across in the case study Satya Nadella at Microsoft: Instilling a Growth Mindset that the firm needs to have more collaboration between its sales team and marketing team. Do I miss Windows Phone yes, but they also didn't seem into promoting the platform, giving developers incentive to develop apps for the platform, or come out with decent new mobile phones Very good comment @squire777and agree to most of it. And devs don't care for users that buy 100$ phones. I have not commented on an article here in such a long time! Windows Phone was great for a small amount of time but it failed all in all. Fact, the Lumia 520 proved there is a wp market in the US, period. In a recent report on shifting workplace attitudes, the Microsoft CEO commented that some bosses are skeptical of work-from-home culture, reports Windows Central. The highest sales were 10.5 million with 2.7% of the market. On their mobiles. Surface had a solid fourth quarter in 2013, taking in $893 million on revenue. What really killed it though was the repeated reboots of mobile since WP7 where they left everyone in the dust moving forward. Thats not an enviable job. They can't even get a Cortana powered speaker off the ground. I have been Microsoft everything since the DOS days, not anymore. Nadella Satya has tried to diversify first using different brands and then by adding various features based on customer preferences. 18 Other Top Book Recommends From Satya Nadella. Microsoft has officially jumped the shark.