Channel Beat: Breaking Down The Microsoft-Nokia Deal

By Rob Wright
September 06, 2013 5:29 PM ET

Microsoft and Nokia are making it official with a $7.2 billion acquisition. So, why did Microsoft pull the trigger and what does this mean for the channel? CRN's Channel Beat, which recaps the top stories of the week in the IT channel, looks at the blockbuster deal as well as a new promotion for Microsoft channel executive Eric Martorano. This week's recap also looks at an even bigger financial transaction with Verizon's $130 billion buyout of Vodafone's stake in Verizon Wireless.

PUBLISHED SEPT. 6, 2013

To continue reading this article, please download the free CRN Tech News app for your iPad or Windows 8 device.

Related: Videos | Slide Shows | Comments

SHARE THIS ARTICLE

More Channel Programs

Comments by Vanilla

Recent Articles

	5 Companies That Had A Rough Week For the week ending Oct. 4, CRN looks at IT companies that were unfortunate, unsuccessful or just didn't make good decisions.
	5 Companies That Came To Win This Week For the week ending Oct. 4, CRN looks at IT companies that brought their 'A' game and made moves to beat out competitors.
	The Government Shutdown: 8 Things VARs Need To Know As the shutdown begins to sink in, CRN takes a look at eight things you need to know about how the shutdown could affect your business.
	More Slide Shows