Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader and one of the “Big Five” American information technology companies. Founded on the principle of “a computer on every desk and in every home,” Microsoft has evolved into the world’s largest software maker and a dominant force in cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and hardware.
Company Overview
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Company Name: Microsoft Corporation
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Stock Ticker: NASDAQ: MSFT
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Founded: April 4, 1975
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Headquarters: Redmond, Washington, U.S.
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Founders: Bill Gates and Paul Allen
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CEO: Satya Nadella (since 2014)
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Mission Statement: To empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.
Core Business Segments
Microsoft operates through three primary segments, ensuring a diversified and resilient revenue stream:
| Segment | Key Products & Services |
| Productivity & Business Processes | Microsoft 365 (Office, Teams), LinkedIn, Dynamics 365 (ERP/CRM). |
| Intelligent Cloud | Azure, SQL Server, Windows Server, GitHub, Enterprise Services. |
| More Personal Computing | Windows OS, Surface devices, Xbox (Gaming), Bing Search & Advertising. |
Strategic Leadership in AI and Cloud
Under the leadership of Satya Nadella, Microsoft has shifted to a “Cloud First, Mobile First” strategy, further accelerated by the “AI First” era.
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Azure: The backbone of Microsoft’s growth, Azure is a leading provider of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS).
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AI Partnership: Microsoft’s multi-billion dollar investment in OpenAI has integrated cutting-edge Generative AI (GPT-4) into the Microsoft Copilot ecosystem, redefining productivity across Word, Excel, and Outlook.
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Acquisitions: The company strengthens its market position through strategic acquisitions, including LinkedIn ($26.2B), GitHub ($7.5B), and Activision Blizzard ($68.7B).
Sustainability and Social Impact
Microsoft is committed to becoming carbon negative by 2030. By 2050, the company aims to remove from the environment all the carbon it has emitted either directly or by electrical consumption since it was founded in 1975.
Key pillars include:
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Water Positivity: Replenishing more water than it consumes.
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Zero Waste: Achieving zero waste goals across direct operations.
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Digital Inclusion: Expanding internet access and skills training to underserved communities globally.
Why MSFT? (Value Proposition)
Microsoft remains a cornerstone of the global economy because of its ecosystem stickiness. From enterprise-grade security and the ubiquitous Windows operating system to the rapid expansion of the Xbox gaming empire, Microsoft provides the essential tools that power the modern digital world.
Contact Information
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Website: www.microsoft.com
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Investor Relations: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/investor
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Global Presence: Offices in over 190 countries.