Microsoft shifts to social with huge LinkedIn deal


A 3D printed logo of Microsoft is seen in front of a displayed LinkedIn logo in this illustration taken June 13, 2016. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

WASHINGTON: Microsoft shifted its focus to social networking with a massive US$26.2bil (RM107.12bil) deal for professional social network LinkedIn. 

With its biggest-ever acquisition and one of the largest in the tech sector, Microsoft is adding tools to connect with business as it moves further away from its roots as a pure software firm. 

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