Microsoft Nokia and RIM company

BlackBerry Bold Touch.  Source: RIM

Microsoft and Nokia have been in regular talks since last few months. One of the discussions is said to be working on a joint bid for Research In Motion limited (RIM)! - as per reliable media sources in Wallstreet Journal. 

On the other side RIM has reported a dismal Q3 results. They are buying time to justify and satisfy investor sentiments to improve the results. Options may be to collaborate with giants to take on the rivals and complete competion.  

According to co CEO Mr. Balsillie, who said the company is "leaving no stone unturned" exploring operational changes. It is very clear that RIM will continue to explore the expansion of data handling and distribution using the network infrastructure, cloud services in partnerships with companies like Microsoft.

Next one month is going witnes some major changes, shift in operations and partnership.