Monthly Archives: February 2011
Steve Elop talks about Windows Phone / Nokia deal on Engadget [video]
Steve Elop talks about Windows Phone deal on Engadget
http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/15/the-engadget-interview-nokia-ceo-stephen-elop-talks-microsoft/
The Future according to Microsoft.
Interesting to read this. (In French)
This is the Future according to Microsoft.
The Art of Changing Hearts, Minds and Actions [infographic]
Great book from Guy Kawasaki.
To be honest, still on my shopping list but I really like this infographic !
Look also at this interview of Guy Kawasaki by Brian Solis.
Source : http://www.theharteofmarketing.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/enchantment-infographic.jpg
Nokia and Microsoft Announce Plans for a Broad Strategic Partnership
LONDON – Feb. 11, 2011 – Nokia and Microsoft today announced plans to form a broad strategic partnership that would use their complementary strengths and expertise to create a new global mobile ecosystem.
Nokia and Microsoft intend to jointly create market-leading mobile products and services designed to offer consumers, operators and developers unrivalled choice and opportunity. As each company would focus on its core competencies, the partnership would create the opportunity for rapid time to market execution. Additionally, Nokia and Microsoft plan to work together to integrate key assets and create completely new service offerings, while extending established products and services to new markets.
Under the proposed partnership:
• Nokia would adopt Windows Phone as its principal smartphone strategy, innovating on top of the platform in areas such as imaging, where Nokia is a market leader.
• Nokia would help drive the future of Windows Phone. Nokia would contribute its expertise on hardware design, language support, and help bring Windows Phone to a larger range of price points, market segments and geographies.
• Nokia and Microsoft would closely collaborate on joint marketing initiatives and a shared development roadmap to align on the future evolution of mobile products.
• Bing would power Nokia’s search services across Nokia devices and services, giving customers access to Bing’s next generation search capabilities. Microsoft adCenter would provide search advertising services on Nokia’s line of devices and services.
• Nokia Maps would be a core part of Microsoft’s mapping services. For example, Maps would be integrated with Microsoft’s Bing search engine and adCenter advertising platform to form a unique local search and advertising experience
• Nokia’s extensive operator billing agreements would make it easier for consumers to purchase Nokia Windows Phone services in countries where credit-card use is low.
• Microsoft development tools would be used to create applications to run on Nokia Windows Phones, allowing developers to easily leverage the ecosystem’s global reach.
• Nokia’s content and application store would be integrated with Microsoft Marketplace for a more compelling consumer experience.
“Today, developers, operators and consumers want compelling mobile products, which include not only the device, but the software, services, applications and customer support that make a great experience,” Stephen Elop, Nokia President and CEO, said at a joint news conference in London. “Nokia and Microsoft will combine our strengths to deliver an ecosystem with unrivalled global reach and scale. It’s now a three-horse race.”
“I am excited about this partnership with Nokia,” said Steven A. Ballmer, Microsoft CEO. “Ecosystems thrive when fueled by speed, innovation and scale.The partnership announced today provides incredible scale, vast expertise in hardware and software innovation and a proven ability to execute.”
Please visit www.nokia.com/press for press materials.
Source : http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2011/feb11/02-11partnership.mspx
Internet Explorer 9 Release Candidate Overview [video]
Microsoft announced earlier this month that the beta version of Internet Explorer 9 has surpassed 20 million downloads, making it the most downloaded beta release of Internet Explorer ever. The download rate of Internet Explorer 9 beta has grown by 5 million each month since its release on September 15, 2010. Microsoft is expected to reveal the final version of Internet Explorer 9 at MIX 11 in April.
Learn more on IE9 and all the exciting improvements made in reading the exploring ie post
Download Internet Explorer 9 Release Candidate
Which Countries Are Best for Women in Business? [video]
The first thing we learn in Jess3′s Film is who’s the best and who’s the worst when it comes to empowering women economically.
Interesting to see that Belgium is #2.
See below the countries at the top and at the bottom.
Stats of Call of Duty Black Ops [infographic]
Some cool Stats for Call of Duty Black Ops.
Click on the picture to enlarge.
Source : http://www.ripten.com/2011/02/01/call-of-duty-black-ops-info-aaronalex/
