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Microsoft Volume II

Acquired

CHAPTER

Microsoft’s Vista Impact & Missed Acquisition Opportunity

The chapter delves into the effects of Vista on Microsoft, including loss of talent to competitors. It also explores a missed acquisition opportunity worth $47 billion and highlights the importance of strategic growth through outsourcing with a sponsor, Pilot.

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