Microsoft will acquire Nokia phone business unit.

CALIFORNIA - Shocking news circulated , said that Microsoft will acquire Nokia phone business unit . The press conference was held on 3 September 2013 , which revealed more details on the merger of the two companies.
Reported Coolsmartphone , Tuesday ( 03/09/2013 ) , Microsoft partnership with Nokia has started since two years ago . Stephen Elop has resigned from the CEO of Nokia and now the ' Executive Vice President of Devices & Services ' joint Risto Siilasmaa who took over the role of CEO .
Website Slashgear reported , the company from Redmond , the United States will have a license Nokia patents and mapping services . With this acquisition , Microsoft reportedly plans to increase profits and share mobile device .
In addition , the company wants the ' increased synergy ' , faster innovation and a more integrated marketing and branding approach . While in camp Nokia , the Finnish company can benefit by strengthening financial profile and gain a more solid investment base .
Coolsmartphone revealed , Microsoft agreed to buy Nokia for $ 7, 17 billion or approximately Rp78 , 7 trillion . Website also presented testimony from Steve Ballmer and Stephen Elop .
" Our partnership over the last two and a half years , which combined our respective strengths to build a new global mobile ecosystem , has created extraordinary results . Agreement today will accelerate the momentum of Nokia devices and services , " said the official Nokia - Microsoft 's .
The officials said the commitment and resources of Microsoft to take Nokia devices and services in the future, the company is now able to realize the full potential of the Windows ecosystem . The company will provide the most exciting experience for all users .
" We will continue to build phones that you love , while investing in the future , " said Steve Balmer . With this acquisition , the company will continue to provide phone and new service that combines the best technology from Microsoft and Nokia .
Microsoft acquired ' substantially all ' of Devices and Services Business , which includes units of Mobile Phones and Smart Devices , the design team , all operations and production facilities . In addition , the sales and marketing teams and support teams . Reportedly , approximately 32 thousand workers will be transferred to Microsoft