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Microsoft Shifts To Social With Huge LinkedIn Deal

Microsoft will acquire LinkedIn under a $26.2 billion deal. The deal reflects Microsoft's new focus on business services and cloud. Jeff Weiner will continue to remain as LinkedIn CEO.

The deal reflects Microsoft's new focus on business services and cloud computing, Nadella said in an email to staff.
The deal reflects Microsoft's new focus on business services and cloud computing, Nadella said in an email to staff.
Washington: Microsoft on Monday shifted its focus to social networking with a massive $26.2 billion deal for professional social network LinkedIn.   With its biggest-ever acquisition and one of the largest in the tech sector, Microsoft is adding tools to connect with business as it moves further away from its roots as a pure software firm.   The acquisition aims to position the former tech sector as a Facebook-like entity oriented ...
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