STEVE BALLMER

Former Microsoft VP Joachim Kempin says CEO Steve Ballmer protects his CEO seat by intentionally ousting any rising managers with potential to unseat him.

In 2012, battles were fought on retail shelves, on TV ads, and in social media and courtrooms -- and living rooms -- around the world.

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) said Eric Rudder will become its chief of research and development as current head Craig Mundie prepares to retire.

Here's an idea: If Apple doesn't want Forstall's expertise on its mobile software anymore, Microsoft is looking for a new head for Windows.

Microsoft Corp., the world's top software company, ousted Windows VP Steve Sinofsky, 47, only weeks after shipment of Windows 8.

Steven Sinofsky, president of Microsoft's Windows division, is leaving the company immediately, weeks after the release of Windows 8, which he led, the company said.

Microsoft may be about to try a hail mary marketing strategy soon, as A-list celebrities such as Jay-Z and Gwen Stefani star in commercials for the tech giant’s new Windows Phone 8.

Windows 8 has sold four million upgrades three days following its release date, according to Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.

Windows 8 is just one day away from its release date, and Microsoft took the stage to show users what to expect from its new Windows Store.

The release date for Windows 8 is only one day away, and Microsoft is holding its event in New York City to showcase the finished product.

With just a few hours away for the launch of Surface tablet, Microsoft's Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer has confirmed his desire to build more devices.

The release date for Windows 8 is less than a week away, and former Microsoft CEO and chairman Bill Gates has discussed the company's future.

The release date for Windows Phone 8 may be quickly approaching, as Best Buy has posted pre-order and price information for HTC's Windows Phone 8X and Nokia's Lumia 920.

This week, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) finally ships Windows 8, the OS the company claims is its biggest product in 17 years.

The price for Microsoft's Surface tablet will start at $499, according to a product listing posted by the company ahead of preorders.

Reed Hastings, CEO of Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX), said he’ll retire as a director of Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT), at its Nov. 28 annual meeting.

In a letter to shareholders Tuesday, Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer has officially stated that Microsoft is a devices and services company.

As the Windows 8 release date approaches, one retailer has listed five PCs with Microsoft's approval that come with the software pre-installed.

The Windows 8 release date is almost here, and Microsoft has sent out another invitation to generate hype for its Surface tablet. The company has also revealed that it will be available starting at midnight on Oct. 26.

Though Microsoft has repeatedly denied launching a Windows phone, sources have confirmed that the company is indeed considering launching a Windows phone device as 'Plan B.'

As the release date for Windows 8 approaches, more devices catering to Microsoft's upcoming software have been revealed.