Seriously, Nokia's industrial design and supply chain + Android's apps would have been such a win. Strategy fail. http://bit.ly/17jKbYX
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Replying to @benthompson
@monkbent Come on. That's hindsight. Elop needed to differentiate Nokia, and bet that MSFT could deliver both the OS and marketing to win.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @benthompson
@monkbent Nokia didn't have to compete on OS prior to 2008. That lack of competence was part of their problem. Marketing also critical.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @Lessien
@Lessien sure, but all the advantaged they built could have carried over onto Android. Thoughts on http://stratechery.com/2013/blackberry-and-nokias-fundamental-failing/ … ?2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @benthompson
@monkbent MSFT deal wasn't just about software. It came with a capital infusion. Given his options, Elop likely made a reasonable call.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @benthompson
@monkbent The deal (from all appearances) is an exclusive one. So "Nokia could have sold pieces" of what?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @benthompson
@monkbent Which would have been foolish. Credit to Nokia execs for understanding that services are premium assets, and holding onto theirs.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
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