O n May 11 2020, the crypto world experienced the phenomena knows as Bitcoin halving . For those who are still a little looney-toons regarding this phenomena, here's the lowdown . Moral of the story is that, as the Bitcoin supply decreased and it's 21 million market cap slowly approached, it was widely accepted that the low supply and high demand will increase the price of the cryptocurrency back to its previous highs. Basic business right? Wrong! Source: Equity Trust Company BTC prices actually fell and after briefly holding steady, are only just rising above the 10000 USD range. Surprise eh? Well, we are not done yet. Because while the most valuable crypto coin wasn't showing it's expected gains, some other cryptocurrencies shot to outer space. There was no SpaceX rocket nor a Tesla Roadster involved. These "altcoins" bumped up in their market value thanks to the entire underlying system of cryptocurrency: investor speculation. But what exactly are these ...
2014: Takes the CEO Position
On 4th February 2014, Satya Nadella was appointed CEO of Microsoft, becoming just the 3rd CEO of the multinational company, after Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer
Microsoft begins its first acquisition in the Nadella period by buying Mojang ( best known for its Minecraft game) for USD 2.5 billion.
2014 and 2016
Microsoft starts allying with Linux and in 2016 Microsoft joins a premium Linux Group
2015: Microsoft unveils their first powerful laptop lookalike
The Surface Book was the first entry for Microsoft into the laptop market. While still a 2-in-1 it revolutionized the concept of Microsoft devices by actually looking like a laptop.
2016: Surface Studio and new apps for IOS
Instead of belittling Apple, Microsoft realized that it was possible to give them Windows-based applications to the 'i' devices. The subsequent releases of apps like Outlook and Powerpoint increased Microsoft's relationship with Apple. Oh, and they also released the Surface Studio, which to this day remains one of the most desirable AIO's. And who can forget the massive USD 28.1 billion acquisition of LinkedIn.
2017: Unveiling their first proper Laptop
Enough with the 2-in 1's, Microsoft unveiled their first proper Laptop, aptly named the Surface laptop in 2017. Considered a desirable alternative to Macbook's the laptop was a huge success for Microsoft. Among others, Microsoft's cloud Azure platform grew to generate more wealth for the previously fledgling company.
2018: Catching Apple's butt
Who could have thought that in 4 years, Microsoft, who were getting screwed mercilessly by their failed venture into Mobile Phones, where Windows 8 was more shambolic than James Franco's acting, would topple the giant with a quarter eaten apple. Just recently Apple was pronounced the most valuable company in the world. But their inability to serve customers what they want, despite however long the queues were for the new iPhones, led to Microsoft taking the stick and carrying it onwards. Yes, the Xbox One is a failure, apart from the Forza franchise, when compared to the Playstation. Yes, Microsoft did spend a whole lot of money on GitHub and yes their Surface products still lack USB-C (Thunderbolt). But the stock market says it all. Nadella can rest assured, be a happy man.
2016: Surface Studio and new apps for IOS
Instead of belittling Apple, Microsoft realized that it was possible to give them Windows-based applications to the 'i' devices. The subsequent releases of apps like Outlook and Powerpoint increased Microsoft's relationship with Apple. Oh, and they also released the Surface Studio, which to this day remains one of the most desirable AIO's. And who can forget the massive USD 28.1 billion acquisition of LinkedIn.
2017: Unveiling their first proper Laptop
Enough with the 2-in 1's, Microsoft unveiled their first proper Laptop, aptly named the Surface laptop in 2017. Considered a desirable alternative to Macbook's the laptop was a huge success for Microsoft. Among others, Microsoft's cloud Azure platform grew to generate more wealth for the previously fledgling company.
2018: Catching Apple's butt
Who could have thought that in 4 years, Microsoft, who were getting screwed mercilessly by their failed venture into Mobile Phones, where Windows 8 was more shambolic than James Franco's acting, would topple the giant with a quarter eaten apple. Just recently Apple was pronounced the most valuable company in the world. But their inability to serve customers what they want, despite however long the queues were for the new iPhones, led to Microsoft taking the stick and carrying it onwards. Yes, the Xbox One is a failure, apart from the Forza franchise, when compared to the Playstation. Yes, Microsoft did spend a whole lot of money on GitHub and yes their Surface products still lack USB-C (Thunderbolt). But the stock market says it all. Nadella can rest assured, be a happy man.
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