Microsoft Streamlines Units to Catch Up in Mobile Computing
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Microsoft Corp. Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer unveiled his biggest reorganization since 2002 to speed development of hardware and services at a company plagued by anemic growth and competition in mobile computing.
The software maker reduced the number of business units to four and said Windows chief Julie Larson-Green will oversee all hardware, including the Surface tablet and Xbox console and related games. Windows Phone software head Terry Myerson will add responsibility for the Windows and Xbox operating systems.