That's the word from people who claim to have knowledge of Elop's line of thinking that, so far, hasn't been finalized. November 8, 2013 5:11 AM PST Stephen Elop has major plans in store for Microsoft if he's appointed chief executive, according to a new report. Elop, who resigned as Nokia's CEO and will head a new devices-focused division at Microsoft when Nokia's Devices operation is finally sold off to Microsoft, could decide to sell off the software company's Xbox division if he becomes CEO, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing people who claim to have knowledge of his thinking. Elop would also consider ending Microsoft's Bing search engine. According to Bloomberg's sources, Elop would want to shrink Microsoft's business, making it more focused on operations that he thinks, could ultimately improve its standing in the marketplace. Related stories Nokia Lumia 1520, 2520 to launch Nov. 22 in US -- report 'So excited' Microsoft jumps gun on Lumia 1520 preorders Nokia, Samsung agree to extend patent licensing deal Android snags record 81 percent of smartphone market A sunken Nokia Lumia still works? One of the key elements of that plan will be Office, according to Bloomberg. Elop would focus Microsoft's strategy on Office and selling the platform on a host of platforms. Microsoft's Office, which is still a huge component in its operation, has been used in the past to up investment in Windows. Elop believes that it can be used as a standalone business that drives more revenue, according to Bloomberg's sources. Elop's plans could change if and when he's appointed Microsoft's next CEO, according to Bloomberg. The big question now, though, is whether Elop will become Microsoft's next CEO. Earlier this week, Reuters reported that Elop is one of five men in the running to become Microsoft's next CEO. Whoever gets the job will replace Steve Ballmer, who announced earlier this year that he will step down as Microsoft's chief executive within one year.
That's the word from people who claim to have knowledge of Elop's line of thinking that, so far, hasn't been finalized.
Stephen Elop has major plans in store for Microsoft if he's appointed chief executive, according to a new report.
Elop, who resigned as Nokia's CEO and will head a new devices-focused division at Microsoft when Nokia's Devices operation is finally sold off to Microsoft, could decide to sell off the software company's Xbox division if he becomes CEO, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing people who claim to have knowledge of his thinking. Elop would also consider ending Microsoft's Bing search engine.
According to Bloomberg's sources, Elop would want to shrink Microsoft's business, making it more focused on operations that he thinks, could ultimately improve its standing in the marketplace.
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- Nokia, Samsung agree to extend patent licensing deal
- Android snags record 81 percent of smartphone market
- A sunken Nokia Lumia still works?
One of the key elements of that plan will be Office, according to Bloomberg. Elop would focus Microsoft's strategy on Office and selling the platform on a host of platforms. Microsoft's Office, which is still a huge component in its operation, has been used in the past to up investment in Windows. Elop believes that it can be used as a standalone business that drives more revenue, according to Bloomberg's sources.
Elop's plans could change if and when he's appointed Microsoft's next CEO, according to Bloomberg.
The big question now, though, is whether Elop will become Microsoft's next CEO. Earlier this week, Reuters reported that Elop is one of five men in the running to become Microsoft's next CEO. Whoever gets the job will replace Steve Ballmer, who announced earlier this year that he will step down as Microsoft's chief executive within one year.
