TechFlash: Microsoft ends 'devices and services,' buys Minecraft; Inside Slalom

If you are having trouble viewing this email, click here

	Sponsored by:

The 'devices and services' era is dead. Microsoft is all about people now, Nadella says Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella spoke Monday at the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Westin Seattle, where he emphasized the company's shift to a people and culture-centric business. Miami builder turns up the heat with Seattle acquisition in white-hot Denny Triangle Crescent Heights, a developer of large projects from New York to Los Angeles, makes its first purchase in Puget Sound region. Founders say a sad goodbye: Microsoft must transform Minecraft without creators Microsoft plans to use its acquisition of the popular video game to boost its Windows phone sales, but will have to optimize the game without Minecraft's creators. Puget Sound region is great for attracting talent, but that's not enough, Microsoft CEO says Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella discussed recruiting and education during an event at the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce on Monday. It's official: Microsoft buying 'Minecraft' creator for $2.5B Microsoft is buying Swedish game developer Mojang and the company's "Minecraft" franchise for $2.5 billion. 'Remove your ego from the equation' and other advice from PSBJ's 40 Under 40 honorees The Puget Sound Business Journal's 2014 40 Under 40 honorees share their best business advice. Cool Spaces: An inside look at sleek, shiny, sophisticated Slalom (slideshow) Slalom Consulting's old-meets-new design of its 60,000-square-foot office in the historic Exchange Building in downtown Seattle is optimized for workers who come and go. What Microsoft is getting for the $2.5B it's paying for Minecraft I've seen first-hand just how influential the game is through my own 10-year-old son. And I can tell you that it has taken over the lives of kids the way that Fox News has taken over the minds of some retirees. Hachette authors take aim at Amazon's board ​Amazon.com Inc. board members including former Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation CEO Patty Stonesifer and CEO Jeff Bezos, can expect a letter today from Hachette Book Group authors including Stephen King and John Grisham. National Tech News

Connect with us   Companies in the News Microsoft Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Westin Seattle Hotel Nokia Cassieford Amazon.com Crescent Heights South Lake Union 1901 Minor Ave. Sony PlayStation Reuters Boeing Microsoft Studios Mojang JCP Architects Fox News Electronic Arts Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Hachette Book Group

Text Version | Cancel Email Subscription You may change your email address, your preferences, or unsubscribe from this email at any time by visiting bizjournals.com: https://www.bizjournals.com/my_account/ If you need other assistance, please let us know or contact: bizjournals customer service, bizjournals.com 120 W. Morehead St. Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 © 2014 American City Business Journals, Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. The material on this may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the written permission of bizjournals.com.