Microsoft losing acquisition playmaker

C|Net | at | by Mike

Microsoft will need to find a new point person for its acquisitions strategy after confirming that Bruce Jaffe is moving on. Jaffe will remain as vice president of corporate development until the end of February. Valleywag first reported his departure on Wednesday, suggesting he was off to found his own start-up in Silicon Valley. Marketwatch was able to confirm Jaffe's departure with Microsoft representatives, but didn't shed any light on his future plans.