Digital Trends – According to Microsoftâs head of corporate communications Frank Shaw, the software giant plans to discontinue the relationship with the Consumer Electronics Show after the upcoming show during January 2012. In previous years, Microsoft has taken up a significant portion of space in the Central Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The reason behind pulling out of the event is attributed to different timing on software and hardware announcements. However, Microsoft does plan to work with other companies participating within the show when they will be showing off a product using a Microsoft operating system, PC or mobile. Â