Microsoft has had an conference call earlier today, and Steve Ballmer spoke about Windows Mobile as one of its 7 big businesses.
According to Ballmer, Microsoft has been ramping up expenditure in the Windows Mobile segment over the last few years, and at $900 million per year, Windows Mobile is close to 4% of Microsoft’s operating expenditure and has 2000 employees (RIM has 2900). This still however leaves Windows Mobile as a “somewhat unprofitable†Microsoft business, and with Windows Mobile currently 3rd place in market share behind Symbian and RIM.
Ballmer re-affirmed his oft-repeated statement that Microsoft will not be making a Microsoft Phone, saying it was committed to the licensing model. There was however a plan to extend revenue-generating opportunities to services.
via WMPoweruser.com
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