Week In Review (Jun 16 – Jun 20)

June 20, 2014
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Requite of the Week Microsoft has handled the Chinese affair rather amicably, which is unsurprising, keeping in mind just how important the market is. But hot on the heels of the Windows 8 ban, and development of a Linux alternative, comes the news that China made public the secret list of Microsoft’s Android patents.

Position of the Week

The United Kingdom may be one of the more important markets for Microsoft, but it still remains a mainstay for the fading BlackBerry. Latest numbers reveal that the Windows Phone platform is in fourth position in the region. Somewhat surprising, considering all the progress Redmond has made in mobile.

Product of the Week

Who will watch the watchmen? In this case, what will charge the charger? Nokia (or rather, Microsoft Mobile) have created a new category of wearables, with the unveiling of a trouser that wireless charges smartphones. Fashionable technology, or technically fashionable? You be the judge.

Surge of the Week

It is not all that often that we hear financial stories relating to Microsoft, but this is starting to change. A new regime, some new strategies, a few impressive successes, and here we are with company shares now trading well over $41 apiece. Additionally, the Office division has now taken the lead in revenue.

Return of the Week

Redmond might frown on source code leaks, but the company is pretty okay with an occasional outflow of information, screenshots and all that good stuff. WZOR, perhaps the biggest name on the scene, went underground for protective reasons, but now there is word that the group is reactivating itself.]]>

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Mike Johnson is a writer for The Redmond Cloud - the most comprehensive source of news and information about Microsoft Azure and the Microsoft Cloud. He enjoys writing about Azure Security, IOT and the Blockchain.

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  • Very nice feature. Tons of info laid out succinctly and efficiently. Nice work, so I can catch up on what I missed!

    Paul Jefferson June 23, 2014 2:09 pm Reply

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