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Revision as of 13:43, 17 August 2026
Microsoft Corporation
Software, Cloud Services, Gaming, AI
Microsoft Corporate Emblem
| Corporate Profile | |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Traded as | NASDAQ: MSFT |
| Industry | Software, Cloud Services, Gaming, AI |
| Founded | April 4, 1975 |
| Founder(s) | Bill Gates, Paul Allen |
| Headquarters | One Microsoft Way, Redmond, Washington, U.S.} |
| Operations & Leadership | |
| Leadership | Satya Nadella (Chairman & CEO) |
| Financials & Links | |
| Revenue | $211.9 Billion (2023) |
| Website | Official Website |
Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology corporation headquartered in Redmond, Washington. Microsoft's best-known software products are the Windows line of operating systems, the Microsoft 365 suite of productivity applications, and the Edge web browser.
History
Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975, to develop and sell BASIC interpreters for the Altair 8800. It rose to dominate the personal computer operating system market with MS-DOS in the mid-1980s, followed by Microsoft Windows.
Core Business Divisions
- **Productivity and Business Processes**: Microsoft 365, LinkedIn, Dynamics.
- **Intelligent Cloud**: Azure cloud infrastructure and enterprise services.
- **More Personal Computing**: Windows OS, Xbox gaming ecosystem, Surface devices.