Last month we reported on speculation surrounding a rumoured restructuring round at Microsoft one likely to focus on bring the firm's Window 8, Surface, and Windows Phone teams into a single, service focused, division.
While nothing is yet confirmed, further credence has been added to such speculation thanks to reports that company CEO Steve Ballmer is considering an even wider reorganisation of operations following the departure of former Xbox boss Don Mattrick.
Changes at the top
According to Bloomberg, the latest conjecture comes courtesy of "people familiar with the matter", with Windows chief Julie Larson-Green set to be handed control of hardware development, including devices and the forthcoming Xbox One.
Interestingly, one other contender for this position was, reportedly, the now ex-Microsoft Don Mattrick, who recently left the company to take on the role of Zynga CEO.
The original rumours were, in part, sparked by Microsoft's recent Windows Everywhere' ad campaign. For the first time, the spot focused consumer attention on the complete suite of Window's products Windows 8, Windows RT and Windows Phone - as a single entity.
Other notable possible changes include the possibility of Skype president Tony Bates being placed in charge of acquisitions and relationships with software developers.
[source: Bloomberg]
News
After seven years living in Japan, pocket gaming isn't so much a choice for Alex as it is a way of life. True, he could have woken up at 6am each day to play with friends online in the UK, but he was never a morning person. Instead, he preferred a succession of meaningless encounters with Japanese teenagers. Now, he is hooked.
Related Articles
News
Apr 12th, 2024
Week in Views - Mobile gets blanked at the BAFTAs, Apple goes retro and Nintendo pulls the plug
News
Apr 10th, 2024
Microsoft saves the day: Activision Blizzard games are set to return to China in new NetEase deal
Top Stories
News
1 hour, 13 minutes ago
EU ruling gives Apple six months to bring iPadOS into line with DMA demands
News
2 hours, 56 minutes ago
Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen joins LEGO’s board of directors days after Squad Busters’ soft launch
News
4 hours, 14 minutes ago
A Thinking Ape lays off staff across game design, software engineering, art teams and more
Feature
3 hours, 23 minutes ago
King’s Paula Ingvar: a games industry journey from "I’m not worthy!" to Candy Crush Soda’s VP of product
Feature
7 hours, 33 minutes ago
Hot Five: Supercell’s Squad Busters levels up, retro Nintendo on iOS, and Genshin Impact’s worst month yet
News
Apr 26th, 2024
Week in Views - Squads busted, Apple crushed, War zoned and Snoozin' with the Snorlax…
Events
Dubai GameExpo Summit 2024 | Middle East | May 1st |
The MENA Games Industry Awards 2024 | Middle East | May 2nd |
GameDev Atlantic 2024 | May 4th | |
Mobidictum Meetup Berlin May 2024 | Europe | May 7th |
Mobidictum Meetup Tallinn May 2024 | Europe | May 21st |
Israel Mobile Summit 2024 | Middle East | Jun 6th |
WN Conference Istanbul 2024 | Jun 11th | |
DevGAMM Vilnius 2024 | Europe | Jun 14th |
Popular Stories
News
Apr 23rd, 2024
Supercell’s Squad Busters soft launches today with over 100,000 Google Play downloads
News
Apr 25th, 2024