Jul 24, 2008
Story Timeline: 75 days
Here is the full memo Microsoft (MSFT) CEO Steve Ballmer sent out to the troops about the big changes in its organization, including the departure of Platform and Services Division President Kevin Johnson, and in which he addresses Apple, Yahoo, Google and more: From: Steve Ballmer Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 4:30 PM To: Microsoft–All Employees Subject: FY09 Strategic Update With FY08 complete, I want to discuss my priorities for the year ahead and share my thoughts about the key strategic topics that are on everybody’s mind, including Windows, competition with Apple and Google, our software plus services strategy, and Yahoo. I also have news about an organizational change and a transition in our Senior Leadership Team. First, I want to thank you for your hard work and the dedication you showed during the past 12 months....
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