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A few days ago, a remarkable internal memo fair from Nokia CEO Stephen Elop show that in crossing the road and that the new smartphone strategy is needed.

Today, Nokia and Microsoft have officially signed a strategic alliance which primary smartphone platforms Windows 7 Phone Nokia makes, but also extends to many other Microsoft services, such as Bing, Xbox Live and Office.

In addition, the two companies combine many additional services such as Nokia and store content will be integrated into the Microsoft Marketplace, while the Nokia Maps will become - as the press release Nokia said - in the heart of Bing and adCenter.

Nokia also will experience significant changes in operational structures and leadership. From April 1, Nokia will have two main business units: Smart Devices, led by Jo Harlow, and mobile phones, led by Mary McDowell.

Of course, with such a dramatic change in the Nokia strategy, one must wonder what will happen to the other smartphone platforms. Symbian, Nokia says, a "platform franchise, increase investment formerly with the harvest," and MeeGo will become open-source, mobile operating system project. "

While Nokia said it expects about 150 million Symbian devices to sell more in the future, it is clear that from now, some people will buy Symbian devices because they are running Symbian software. Possible strength of mid-range Nokia smartphones and feature phones with the Nokia flagship mobile phone with Windows 7.

leaders Microsoft and Nokia enthusiastic partnership. "We will be an opportunity to create something that currently exists,"said Nokia CEO Stephen Elop.

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