Microsoft completes acquisition of the phone – and servicetak of Nokia Friday. From then on, there will be a large part of the Finnish telecomreus are part of the Us software company, so Microsoft Monday known.
Although the Microsoft acquisition of the Devices & Services division in september last year the world made, has the for both companies months taken to carry it out. The original plan had yet to be planed, as it now appears.
For instance, Microsoft Monday made it clear that this Korean factory of Nokia is still not over, as previously the intention was. In addition, let the software giant know that in addition to the a total of 32,000 Nokia employees to 21 employees of the Chief Technology Office in China takes over. They are responsible for the development of new phones and will, in that capacity, for Microsoft to continue to work. Finally, Microsoft will be the online activities of Nokia, including the website and social media channels, for at least a year to manage.
For the acquisition, Microsoft has some 5.5 billion euros placed on the table. About 1.65 billion euros is intended for licenses on the patents that Nokia owns. The rest is for the purchase of the telefoondivisie. Of the old Nokia still remain but a few parts an independent existence, such as kaartendienst Lord. Microsoft takes a license on Here, and related services.
The former Nokia boss Stephen Elop will be the new telefoondivisie lead. Microsoft named him recently as vice-president of that division. In addition, Elop engaged in the development for the Xbox consoles and the Surface tablets.
Possible gives Microsoft the part of Nokia that takes over, a different name. According to a leaked letter would be the new name Microsoft Mobile uses, for example, wrote Tweakers Monday. If the information is correct, then the name change will take effect once the acquisition of Nokia by Microsoft on Friday formally completed. Thus comes an end to the once mighty Finnish phone manufacturer. Tweakers looks back on the history of the renowned company.