Microsoft has reshuffled its business executives and operational divisions, in a move that the company says will allow it to innovate faster and focus on devices and services.<\/p>\n
On Thursday,\u00a0Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer said in a memo to employees that the changes mean the company is “rallying behind a single strategy” and organizing the company by function.<\/p>\n
Overall, there are eight divisions based on their function, such as engineering, marketing and business development.<\/p>\n
The company named Julie Larson-Green the head of its devices and studios engineering group, overseeing hardware development and games, music and entertainment. Xbox now falls under her responsibilities.<\/p>\n
This comes in the wake of previous Xbox division head Don Mattrick leaving Microsoft to join Zynga as it’s new CEO.<\/a><\/p>\n Other changes include Terry Myerson, who will be leading its operating systems and engineering group, namely Windows. Kurt DelBene, president of Microsoft Office, will retire.<\/p>\n The move by the world’s largest software maker comes amid a steady decline in PC demand as people turn to tablets and other mobile devices.<\/p>\n Xbox Live game prices will be going up: beta feedback<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Xbox Live Summer of Arcade games and prices detailed<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Xbox One reputation system pools rage-quitters together<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n SA Xbox Live Gold members wait on free game<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Xbox One will use QR Codes for text input<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nAdditional reporting by Sapa-AP<\/h6>\n
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