Open Analysis: Microsoft tough 2012 ?

NEWS ANALYSIS: Microsoft didn’t have the best 2012. And many of its troubles can be attributed to several products both it released and others that competitors introduced.


Microsoft had a tough year. The software giant launched two major operating systems—Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8—and was constantly battling with Google over applications and services on the Web.However, those efforts proved fruitless as these products have yet to show that they are going to produce new large scale growth in their respective markets. What’s more, consumers who saw more to like elsewhere largely ignored Microsoft’s tablet, the Surface RT.Still, its own products didn’t only cause Microsoft’s troubles. The software giant is facing more competition now than ever. Companies like Apple, Nokia, and Sony are causing it a lot of headaches. Despite Microsoft’s ability to continue to generate billions of dollars each quarter, the company is walking into 2013 in a worse competitive position than it was in when it entered 2012.Unless it addresses its issues and finds a way to stymie its competitors’ growth, Microsoft could eventually find itself marginalized in markets such as PC operating systems and applications that it has long dominated.
Until then, let’s focus on the products that have caused Microsoft some trouble in 2012. Check out the roundup: < a href="http://o1.qnsr.com/cgi/r?WT.qs_dlk=UOcTAArIZ3MAAA2kCN8AAAA3;;;n=203;c=1360113/1360105/1360095/1359327/581034;s=14821;x=1792;f=5206570227;u=j;z=20130104074535" target="_blank">< img border="0" width="160" height="600" src="http://o1.qnsr.com/cgi/x?;n=203;c=1360113/1360105/1360095/1359327/581034;s=14821;x=1792;f=5206570227;u=j;z=20130104074535" alt="Click here"></a>
1. Windows 8Windows 8 was supposed to be the operating system that would welcome the world to Microsoft’s new design philosophy. Instead, the operating system has been criticized for having a steep learning curve and hasn’t produced the rapid uptake in sales and upgrades that Microsoft expected. That better change in 2013.2. Windows Phone 8Windows Phone 8 is a major step up over Windows Phone 7. However, the operating system owns an extremely small slice of the mobile space. Microsoft says that things will change once more Windows Phone handsets are shown off at CES in January and the Mobile World Congress in February. But most analysts agree that the company’s software won’t nab double-digit share for at least the next few years.3. AndroidSo, why is Windows Phone having such trouble? Blame it on Android. That operating system owned 75 percent of the mobile space in the third quarter and is expected to have about as much ownership in the fourth quarter. What’s worse for Microsoft, it’s expected to be dominant for the foreseeable future.4. Google Apps for BusinessMicrosoft at one time unquestionably dominated the office email space with Outlook. However, Google has made serious inroads with its Apps for Business suite, which includes Gmail, Calendar, and collaboration tools. Microsoft has tried to respond with Outlook.com and Office 365, but it’s not clear those solutions will fend off Google cloud application challenge
5. iPad
Apple’s iPad is the top tablet on the market. And its success is what prompted Microsoft to try its own chances in that space with the Surface. However, the Surface hasn’t been selling very well and Apple’s slate is hugely popular. Until Microsoft can respond to the iPad with something that appeals to customers, it will be inconsequential in the tablet space.
6. iPhone
Apple’s iPhone is another major thorn in Steve Ballmer’s side. That device is selling like gangbusters and so far, no other device, save for the Samsung Galaxy S III, has come even close to matching it. There’s talk that Microsoft might unveil a smartphone in 2013, but if it does, will it be able to compete with the iPhone?

hii post imekaa kibias bias sana naona google sku hizi kashanunua bloggers wote.

1. Windows phone 8 imezinduliwa october 26 na simu zikaanza kuuzwa marekani mwezi wa 11 na duniani zikaanza kuuzwa mwezi wa 12. Simu kama lumia 920 na htc8x hazina hata mwezi worldwide na samsung ativ hata haijatoka leo watu wanaanza kusema zinafeli wakati simu kama lumia 920 kila sehemu stock zimeisha inauzika kama pipi.

2. Apple ana miaka 30 anashindana na microsoft kwenye operating system za computer lakini hadi leo chukua os zote duniani unazozijua wewe za pc, i mean linux, red linux, ubuntu, mac ukazijumlisha hazifiki 2 digit ya market share aka hawajafikisha even 10% window amemonopolise zaidi ya asilimia 90. Lakini still watu hawamuiti apple looser na bado computer za mac zinatukuzwa lakini leo hii microsoft katoa os ya simu changa ina market share ndogo ye anaitwa looser.

3. Eti google kamshinda microsoft kwenye business app na ukatumia criteria moja tu ya gmail apps. Wat a shame. Muulize mtanzania yoyote mfanya biashara au mfanyakazi yoyote duniani ni software gani anatumia kufanyia kazi atakujibu ni microsoft office hakuna ubishi hii application ni unbeaten na haina alternative na ndo mana hata hioo google service ikaitwa google doc. gmail ina alternative ya outlook na ukienda mambo ya business utaingia deep hadi kwenye mambo ya location na huko utaona google ndo kachakazwa kabisa na nokia.

4. Sjaelewa kuna uhusiano gani kati ya kuanguka kwa microsoft na iphone? Maana microsoft hawatengezi simu wao ni software giants na application zao wanawatengenezea hadi hao ios na iphone zao so zikiuza iphone nyingi na microsoft wanapata faida kubwa.

5. Usisahau na vitu vya microsoft vilivyoshine kama vile xbox

kweli chief watu naona wana vita ya maneno na ya propaganda zaidi

chief-mkwawa said:

hii post imekaa kibias bias sana naona google sku hizi kashanunua bloggers wote.

1. Windows phone 8 imezinduliwa october 26 na simu zikaanza kuuzwa marekani mwezi wa 11 na duniani zikaanza kuuzwa mwezi wa 12. Simu kama lumia 920 na htc8x hazina hata mwezi worldwide na samsung ativ hata haijatoka leo watu wanaanza kusema zinafeli wakati simu kama lumia 920 kila sehemu stock zimeisha inauzika kama pipi.

2. Apple ana miaka 30 anashindana na microsoft kwenye operating system za computer lakini hadi leo chukua os zote duniani unazozijua wewe za pc, i mean linux, red linux, ubuntu, mac ukazijumlisha hazifiki 2 digit ya market share aka hawajafikisha even 10% window amemonopolise zaidi ya asilimia 90. Lakini still watu hawamuiti apple looser na bado computer za mac zinatukuzwa lakini leo hii microsoft katoa os ya simu changa ina market share ndogo ye anaitwa looser.

3. Eti google kamshinda microsoft kwenye business app na ukatumia criteria moja tu ya gmail apps. Wat a shame. Muulize mtanzania yoyote mfanya biashara au mfanyakazi yoyote duniani ni software gani anatumia kufanyia kazi atakujibu ni microsoft office hakuna ubishi hii application ni unbeaten na haina alternative na ndo mana hata hioo google service ikaitwa google doc. gmail ina alternative ya outlook na ukienda mambo ya business utaingia deep hadi kwenye mambo ya location na huko utaona google ndo kachakazwa kabisa na nokia.

4. Sjaelewa kuna uhusiano gani kati ya kuanguka kwa microsoft na iphone? Maana microsoft hawatengezi simu wao ni software giants na application zao wanawatengenezea hadi hao ios na iphone zao so zikiuza iphone nyingi na microsoft wanapata faida kubwa.

5. Usisahau na vitu vya microsoft vilivyoshine kama vile xbox

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