How Microsoft Is Transforming E-Books (Mobiledia)
Amazon and Apple dominate e-books, but Microsoft's partnership with Barnes & Noble will challenge them in a shifting digital publishing market. Microsoft's announced partnership with Barnes & Noble will challenge the existing market, bringing a solid contender to the game, accelerating e-reading adoption and changing how people consume, create and share digital content. As part of the deal, Microsoft is set to invest $300 million for a 17.6 percent investment stake in "Newco," the temporary name for the joint venture. Barnes & Noble will own the remaining 82.4 percent share as it pushes e-reading technologies and spins off its Nook Digital and College businesses. **Former Enemies, Now Partners** Many analysts thought a venture capital firm would join with Barnes & Noble, so Microsoft's involvement comes at a surprise. But the idea makes good sense for both companies, thought the two were previously opposed in a legal wrangle over Nook e-readers. Microsoft and Barnes & Noble found over Nook's alleged patent infringement, an issue the partnership will render moot. Instead of battling each other in courtrooms, the new subsidiary will join them together with royalty-bearing licenses on Microsoft's patents, which comes in handy with future Nook e-readers and other ...
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