Windows system played an important role for Microsoft’s revenue in the past. However, it only accounts for 10% of Microsoft revenue now. Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols wrote on Computerworld and stated that Windows system gets less attention from Microsoft now. Microsoft is becoming cloud computing and service company.

 

Windows OS made a great contribution to Microsoft’s revenue for a long time. It was a ready source of money for Microsoft. Windows 10 has been improved a lot in comparison with its predecessor Windows 8. However, the most profitable sections are Microsoft server and cloud computing in Q4 2015.

The second profitable business goes to Xbox. Microsoft sold a great amount of Xbox games and it just acquired Mojang who launched Minecraft. Microsoft Office also made better performance than Windows OS. Windows os ranks fourth for revenue contribution.

Windows Vista and Windows 8 encountered failure for obtaining more user share. It launched Windows 10 last year, it helped a bit. Even though Windows system is still the most popular PC OS, the consumers get attracted by mobile OS much with the development of iPads and smartphones.

Preston Gralla said the future of Microsoft is related to cloud computing technology. Windows OS may be just the accessory of Microsoft someday.

The revenue of Windows OS decreased by 5% (YOY) in last quarter. While the revenue of cloud computing increased by 5%.The sales of Azure increased by 140% (YOY). Satya Nadella addressed at the analyst conference that enterprise cloud computing has more chance to obtain more market share.

The market share of Windows OS may keep declining in 2016. Let’s see how things go on.