. @monkbent Whereas Microsoft acts as if they already own Nokia Google still acts as if they don't own Motorola.
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@asymco because Google knows they made a mistake. Microsoft is in denial. -
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@sameer_singh17@asymco how so? Every other merger Google has assimilated quite quickly -
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@sameer_singh17@asymco that's true. YouTube in particular is a good example
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@monkbent however any decision will have an impact on Nokia's balance sheet, until the deal closes... talk about conflict of interest... -
@paologorgo total mess. Don't forget, they already drew down the $1.5 billion MSFT offered as well -
@monkbent@paologorgo And yet, not the least bit surprising.pic.twitter.com/ytWfI5iw7K
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@sameer_singh17@monkbent I don't subscribe to the "phased merger" theory, but it looks like it's happening... http://www.itbusinessedge.com/blogs/unfiltered-opinion/microsoftnokia-assured-success-or-formula-for-disaster.html … -
@paologorgo@sameer_singh17 that theory is ridiculous. Why would Microsoft want to be in the position it's in?
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@monkbent Post-merger integration is challenging enough, especially considering MSFT's track record. This will make it more difficult. -
@sameer_singh17 not to mention a massive culture clash. This is the epitome of the uncanny valley I wrote about herehttp://stratechery.com/2013/the-uncanny-valley-of-a-functional-organization/ …
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