![]() ![]() That should help to limit some of the aforementioned bureaucracy and give Ballmer, reportedly a direct champion for the deal, ready access to Skype’s performance and resource needs. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is keeping Skype CEO Tony Bates in place, having him report directly to the CEO. That said, there are reasons Microsoft’s bet could pay off. That could hurt Skype even more than other acquisition targets, notes tech blogger Om Malik, since the Skype team is “full of hired guns who are likely to move on to the next opportunity rather than dealing with the famed Microsoft bureaucracy.” Without the founders in place-Niklas Zennstrom and Janus Friis now run their own venture fund-there may be less loyalty than usual geared at keeping Skype true to what made it worth buying in the first place. In the wake of the news, tech pundits and analysts have commented on the company’s past “botched” purchases and “less than enviable” track record of integrating new businesses. The Windows maker does not have the best reputation for successful acquisitions. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer (L) shakes hands with Skype CEO Tony Bates during a news conference on May 10, 2011. ![]()
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