What to Expect from Microsoft in 2012

By siliconindia   |   Wednesday, 28 December 2011, 02:29 IST
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Bangalore: Microsoft had more than a satisfying year in 2011, with the release of IE9, and Office 365, and Windows 7 reaching its 500 millionth license sale. Moreover, their revenue exceeded expectations, thanks to the Office package, and the Xbox consoles. "Throughout fiscal 2011, we delivered to market a strong lineup of products and services, which translated into double-digit revenue growth and operating margin expansion" said Microsoft Chief Financial Officer, Peter Klein.And the good just keeps coming. Here are five things that you could look forward to from Microsoft in 2012:

 Xbox moving further to the world of TV:

Sporting the new Metro-look on its Xbox Live service earlier this month, Microsoft subtly hinted to gamers about the migration of live TV to their game consoles. Customers of Verizon’s Fios Cable TV had the privilege of choosing from 26 live television channels which included Comedy Central, HBO, and Nickelodeon. Few other partners of Microsoft are offering live programming through Xbox too, although a number of partner apps are available exclusively to Xbox Live Gold Membership customers.

 



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