Think Twice About Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)

Nokia’s own prospects

Nokia, incidentally, is not doing too badly itself either and even though investors have expressed concerns about its cash burnout with relation to the Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) purchase, that acquisition should stand it in good stead in the short term. For starters, NSN has won a contract from MTS, one of Russia’s largest wireless providers, to build a mobile network based on the fourth generation Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology. And with NSN’s proven reputation in the realm of this technology, Nokia is probably well set to reap the final profits.

That apart, the company has also launched a new version of its flagship Lumia line of phones sporting a stunning 41 mp camera, thereby further boosting the prospects of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)’s Windows 8 phone os.

Some final words

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) certainly has its hands full at present. The company is going all out to popularize its Surface line of tablets, and the latest round of price cuts for the RT version points to an obvious effort to boost sales. At the same time, with prices of Windows 8 enabled touchscreen models proving to be a major stumbling block in the way of computer sales, the launch of the new Bay Trail processors from partner Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) may actually help Microsoft to re-launch these devices at a much more affordable price point. And even if we discount all that, the very fact that the company is withdrawing support for Windows XP by the middle of next year should prompt a lot of organizations to upgrade their machines or go for new ones, creating a win-win situation either way for Redmond.

As I said in my previous blog, it’s certainly not a smooth ride ahead for Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT). But at the end of it all, what I now do like about the company is its effort to truly bring about a change in its style of functioning. This is one company that is reaching out to people and correcting its mistakes, collaborating with industry rivals to promote its products and also taking care of internal organizational strife in the process. While still not recommending acquiring any fresh company stock, I would certainly keep an eye open for Microsoft in the near future.

Subhadeep Ghose has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Apple. The Motley Fool owns shares of Apple and Microsoft.

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