Who misses Steve Ballmer?

<blockquote><em><a href="#23750">In reply to </a><a href="../../../../users/northerngeek">northerngeek</a><a href="#23750">:</a></em></blockquote>
<p>I agree with your conclusion that Nadella’s approach has left Windows in a worse position going forward, one that could impact its Enterprise business.&nbsp;</p>
<p>I know many will be trolls and say this is ridiculous and out of hand.&nbsp; But many, many business are in business to serve the consumer.&nbsp; And serving the consumer is to provide products they need/want.&nbsp; These business also have to offer the products in a way that is receptive to their consumers.&nbsp; If a vast, vast majority of their consumers use a tech platform (mobile) that is not Microsoft, the business’ tech approach will most probably have a more and more non-Microsoft focus.&nbsp; As Google and Apple improve their business wares, the business case for businesses to move away from a Microsoft may very well become much more persuasive because they can deliver consumers.&nbsp;</p>
<p>This is the reason why I believe Microsoft continues to take its lumps in the mobile space.&nbsp; It has too for it’s long term health.</p>
<p>Further, Microsoft needs to continue to out innovate its competition.&nbsp; A positive for Nadella, for now.&nbsp; But with the innovation, Microsoft needs to execute better than its competition.&nbsp; Execution is an area where I believe it’s fair to criticize Nadella.&nbsp; He has not been able, at least so far, to out execute Ballmer (many blunders the last two years).&nbsp; Both gentlemen, and perhaps its the Microsoft Achilles’ heal, have failed to demonstrate execution skill, including the&nbsp;fortitude to continue to build and innovate within&nbsp;its ecosystem.</p>
<p>Looking at the cohesiveness of Microsoft’s overall business strategy would be an interesting series of columns from Paul.&nbsp; If the tech industry history tells us&nbsp;anything, if you want to be an influential player, don’t be late to market, don’t miss markets, and&nbsp;be the dominant provider within the sectors you compete. I’m not sure Microsoft has demonstrated it can again move and shape markets.&nbsp; Even in&nbsp;Cloud Services, Microsoft is not the #1 overall player, and is not that far ahead of #3 or #4.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Mark from CO</p>
<p>Mark from CO</p>