Point of No Return: Impact of Microsoft`s Nokia Layoffs

Table of Contents

1. Background

2. Elements of Motivation
2.1 Termination of Nokia X Lineup
2.1.1 Microsoft Aims to Focus on Platform Business
2.1.2 Stronger Nokia X, Weaker Windows Phone
2.1.3 Nokia X Means Microsoft is in Two Minds
2.1.4 Microsoft Works with Partners to Bring Down Windows Phone Product Price
2.2 Termination of Feature Phone Lineup
2.2.1 No Place for S40 in Microsoft's Future
2.2.2 Microsoft Races to Reach Economies of Scale for Smartphones

3. Predictions of Microsoft's Short-term Moves
3.1 Selling Out Nokia's Production Facilities
3.2 Transforming Nokia's Brand Residual Value into OEM Partners' Orders

4. Impact on the Smartphone Industry
4.1 Android Camp to Benefit Most
4.2 Windows Phone Struggles to Attract Developers
4.3 Positive Impact on Taiwan's OEM & Supply Chain Partners

Appendix
Glossary of Terms
List of Companies