Microsoft has announced that it is scaling back its mobile business. The firm has cut out 1,850 jobs and made an associated $950 million write off.
Microsoft has more or less ended it $7.2 billion Nokia buy out by cutting 1,350 jobs in Finland, though it has stated that it will help all of those impacted.
An internal memo from Microsoft Executive Vice President for Windows and Devices, Terry Myerson, published on recode, promises that Microsoft isn't out of the mobile game but does need to re-examine its tactics:
"Windows 10 recently crossed 300 million monthly active devices, our Surface and Xbox customer satisfaction is at record levels, and HoloLens enthusiasts are developing incredible new experiences. Yet our phone success has been limited to companies valuing our commitment to security, manageability, and Continuum, and with consumers who value the same. Thus, we need to be more focused in our phone hardware efforts...
I used the words “be more focused” above. This in fact describes what we are doing (we’re scaling back, but we’re not out!), but at the same time I don’t love it because it lacks the emotional impact of this decision. "
Myerson also stresses in the memo that Microsoft will continued to update and support its Lumia devices and OEM partner phones.
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