Although Microsoft is cutting jobs, the software maker apparently isn't axing any major products as part of its cost-cutting moves.
On a conference call with analysts Thursday, though, CEO Steve Ballmer defended the company's decision to stick by all of its businesses, even as it looks to cut up to 5,000 jobs.
"I like our portfolio," Ballmer said on the conference call. "The board likes our portfolio," he said, before moving on to the next question.
But should they be so pleased?
Microsoft itself acknowledged on the call that it does not have the leading position in several of its emerging businesses. The company makes the bulk of its money from Windows and Office. It also has a server software business that is profitable and fast-growing.
However, the software maker has struggled to attain profitability in its entertainment unit, its cell phone software unit remains small, and its online efforts continue to lose significant money.
Thus far, Microsoft has announced plans to cut only one product, its Windows Live OneCare security service. Even that one will be replaced by a new, free product code-named Morro.
The company apparently isn't cutting any entire products as part of the new
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