When Nokia CEO Stephen Elop announced the company's partnership with Microsoft last week, he said that it would transform the smartphone market into a "three horse race," with the alliance taking its place alongside Apple's iOS and Google's Android.
Elop may be guilty of wishful thinking, but he has some history on his side -- a partnership between the right companies at the right time can turn weaklings into competitors, place sudden pressure on market leaders, or turn a startup into the next multibillion dollar giant.
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Author: Matt Rosoff
