Recent articles by Bill Rigby

Microsoft puts iOS and Android apps on Windows 10

Microsoft puts iOS and Android apps on Windows 10

Projects Islandwood and Astoria break cover at Build dev conference.
Bill Rigby , Staff Writers Apr 30 2015 6:49AM Hardware
Microsoft shuts Silicon Valley R&D centre

Microsoft shuts Silicon Valley R&D centre

Research hub falls victim to second round job cuts.
Bill Rigby Sep 22 2014 9:29AM Software
Microsoft cuts 18,000 jobs

Microsoft cuts 18,000 jobs

Nokia business most affected.
Bill Rigby Jul 18 2014 6:25AM Training & Development
Microsoft hopes new, old blood can rekindle magic

Microsoft hopes new, old blood can rekindle magic

Much riding on relationship between new CEO, chairman and Gates.
Bill Rigby Feb 5 2014 5:40PM Software
Mulally out of the running to be Microsoft CEO

Mulally out of the running to be Microsoft CEO

Focus shifts to internal candidates.
Bill Rigby , Christian Plumb Jan 9 2014 6:25AM Software
Ballmer farewells employees, remains optimistic on Microsoft

Ballmer farewells employees, remains optimistic on Microsoft

Microsoft will 'think big, bet big'.
Bill Rigby Sep 27 2013 12:11PM Training & Development
Microsoft revamps Surface tablets to challenge Apple

Microsoft revamps Surface tablets to challenge Apple

Analysts unimpressed.
Bill Rigby , Juha Saarinen , Sinead Carew Sep 24 2013 6:21AM Hardware
Microsoft chief details regrets in plea to investors

Microsoft chief details regrets in plea to investors

Ballmer bids farewell to Wall St.
Bill Rigby Sep 20 2013 2:36PM Strategy
Microsoft cuts MSN jobs in shift to 'devices and services'

Microsoft cuts MSN jobs in shift to 'devices and services'

Online services unit in line for shake-up.
Bill Rigby Sep 13 2013 6:16AM Strategy
New Microsoft CEO faces stark choice

New Microsoft CEO faces stark choice

Board committed to Ballmer plan.
Bill Rigby Aug 27 2013 6:49AM Strategy
Ballmer to retire from Microsoft within 12 months

Ballmer to retire from Microsoft within 12 months

Announcement sends share price up.
Bill Rigby Aug 24 2013 9:02AM Software
Cisco to cut 4000 jobs in face of weak sector growth

Cisco to cut 4000 jobs in face of weak sector growth

Slow demand forecast.
Bill Rigby Aug 15 2013 8:41AM Networking
Microsoft hopes 'start' button will save Windows 8

Microsoft hopes 'start' button will save Windows 8

Windows 8.1 to ship at no cost.
Bill Rigby May 31 2013 6:59AM Software
Microsoft bets big with Xbox One

Microsoft bets big with Xbox One

Comes with cloud storage, Skype video calling.
Bill Rigby May 22 2013 7:04AM Hardware
Microsoft unveils cloud-based Office suite prices

Microsoft unveils cloud-based Office suite prices

Mac users get fewer apps.
Juha Saarinen , Bill Rigby Jan 30 2013 6:46AM Software
Microsoft profit dips ahead of Office revamp

Microsoft profit dips ahead of Office revamp

Pre-launch pause.
Bill Rigby Jan 25 2013 11:08AM Software
Microsoft CEO culls internal rivals to retain power, says former exec

Microsoft CEO culls internal rivals to retain power, says former exec

New book levels flood of accusations.
Bill Rigby Jan 22 2013 6:43PM Software
Microsoft sold 40m Windows 8 licenses in month

Microsoft sold 40m Windows 8 licenses in month

Solid but unspectacular start.
Bill Rigby Nov 29 2012 7:56AM Software

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