On Wednesday, Microsoft Corp. said that Kevin Johnson, the executive in charge of Microsoft Windows and Web operations is leaving the company. Johnson will work to ensure a smooth transition. Microsoft also announced that the platforms and services division will be split into two groups: Windows/Windows Live and Online Services and these groups will report directly to the CEO Steve Ballmer.
CEO Steve Ballmer said, ““Kevin has built a supremely talented organization and laid the foundation for the future success of Windows and our Online Services Business. This new structure will give us more agility and focus in two very competitive arenas,” “It has been a pleasure to work with Kevin, and we wish him well in the future.”
On the other hand, Yahoo has reported that Johnson will join Juniper Networks Inc., a networking hardware maker as a chief executive officer.