Microsoft urged to put Mulally, Lawrie on CEO shortlist

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 11:49

The search for a new chief executive of the world's largest software maker is one of the most closely watched developments in the technology sector this year.

Microsoft staff unsettled, optimistic about change

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 13:11

Since mid-July, three interlocking events - all of them considered highly unlikely six months ago - have unfolded in quick succession, unsettling Microsoft managers and employees and roiling its share price.

Steve Ballmer’s email to Microsoft employees on Nokia acquisition

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 3, 2013, 11:57

In an email written to Microsoft employees, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has explained the road ahead.

New Microsoft CEO faces big choices post: Steve Ballmer

Last Updated: Monday, August 26, 2013, 22:13

The next CEO of Microsoft Corp has one big decision to make: press on with retiring chief executive Steve Ballmer's ambitious plan to transform the software giant into a broad-based devices and services company, or jettison that idea and rally resources around its proven strength in business software.

India-born Satya Nadella in running for Microsoft top job

Last Updated: Sunday, August 25, 2013, 23:14

India-born Satya Nadella, currently heading Microsoft's Cloud and Enterprise group, is listed among likely successors to the information technology giant's CEO Steve Ballmer, who is set to retire within a year.

Microsoft’s next CEO: Seven strong contenders

Last Updated: Saturday, August 24, 2013, 19:08

The software giants have not named any successor for the CEO’s post after Steve Ballmer announced to retire in the next 12 months, yesterday.

Wall St ends up a day after Nasdaq outage, Microsoft jumps

Last Updated: Saturday, August 24, 2013, 09:14

Microsoft shares posted their largest daily percentage gain in more than four years after the head of the world's largest software company, Steve Ballmer, announced he will retire within 12 months.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to retire within 12 months

Last Updated: Friday, August 23, 2013, 19:05

Microsoft announced Friday that chief executive Steve Ballmer would retire within 12 months as the company searches for a successor at the helm to US tech pioneer.

Microsoft revamps management; unveils 'far-reaching realignment'

Last Updated: Thursday, July 11, 2013, 21:40

Microsoft announced a sweeping reorganisation of the company Thursday to "enable us to innovate with greater speed, efficiency and capability in a fast changing world."

Facebook to develop official app for Windows 8

Last Updated: Thursday, June 27, 2013, 12:29

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer made the announcement at the company’s annual developers conference in San Francisco but did not provide any specific release date, CBS News reports.