Cash Machine, Brain Drain
Cash Machine, Brain Drain
Cash machine. In its latest quarter, Microsoft generated $4.2 billion in operating cash flows on $20 billion in revenue.
Franchise businesses. Microsoft has a set of blockbuster business segments. They include Windows, Office, the Xbox, and the server division.
The cloud. This is a megatrend in technology.
Brain drain.
Microsoft has had various departures of top executives.
Lack of focus.
With huge cash flows, Microsoft has been aggressive in investing in new businesses.
Threats.
Cash-cow businesses are always fat targets for competitors.
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