As most tech investors should already know, Microsoft (MSFT 0.41%) CEO Steve Ballmer recently revamped the sprawling tech giant in hopes of catching up to Apple and Google in our increasingly mobile world. Ballmer eliminated many of the historically "siloed" product groups, instead replacing teams dealing with specific functions. For this, he deserves ample credit, but it still leaves Microsoft largely on the outside looking in as its competition continues to pull away. In this video, Fool contributor Andrew Tonner gives two reasons why he still isn't buying Microsoft's new strategy.
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Why Microsoft's Big Bet Will Still Fail
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Fool contributor Andrew Tonner owns shares of Apple. Follow Andrew and all his writing on Twitter at @AndrewTonner. The Motley Fool recommends Apple and Google. The Motley Fool owns shares of Apple, Google, and Microsoft. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
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