Microsoft Pares Back Smartphone Ambitions

The video discusses Microsoft's strategic shift from hardware to software, emphasizing the importance of their software ecosystem. It highlights the company's decision to exit the smartphone business and focus on high-end PCs and tablets. Additionally, the video covers the merger between Hewlett-Packard Enterprises and Computer Science Corp, exploring its implications for the IT industry, particularly in the context of declining legacy IT outsourcing and the potential for further consolidation among IT service providers.

What are the main reasons Microsoft is rebalancing its smartphone business?

What is the significance of the ecosystem created by Microsoft applications for users on different platforms?

How does the merger between Hewlett-Packard Enterprises and Computer Science Corp. impact the cloud industry?

What challenges are companies like IBM facing in the infrastructure outsourcing market?

Discuss the implications of IBM's market share in the IT services sector.