Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader that develops, licenses, and supports a comprehensive range of software products, services, devices, and solutions. Founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft is headquartered in Redmond, Washington, and operates in over 190 countries worldwide. With fiscal year 2024 revenues exceeding $245 billion and a market capitalization of approximately $3.1 trillion, Microsoft ranks as the third most valuable company in the world. The company's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Microsoft's business spans three primary segments: Productivity and Business Processes (including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Exchange, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Dynamics 365), Intelligent Cloud (featuring Azure cloud services, SQL Server, Windows Server, GitHub, and AI services), and More Personal Computing (encompassing Windows operating systems, Surface devices, Xbox gaming, and Bing search). In 2024 and 2025, Microsoft has positioned itself at the forefront of the artificial intelligence revolution through its strategic partnership with OpenAI and deep integration of AI capabilities across its product portfolio. The company's Copilot AI assistant is embedded throughout Microsoft 365, Windows, GitHub, and enterprise security solutions, transforming how people work and developers code. Microsoft Azure has become the second-largest cloud platform globally with 23% market share, growing faster than market leader AWS and benefiting significantly from AI-driven workload growth. Azure achieved 30-35% revenue growth in recent quarters, with AI services contributing substantially to this expansion. Microsoft Cloud revenue reached $42.4 billion in a single quarter, demonstrating the company's successful transition from traditional software licensing to cloud-based subscription models. The company's AI business surpassed an annual revenue run rate of $13 billion in early 2025, growing 175% year-over-year. Microsoft's gaming division, bolstered by the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, has strengthened the company's position in interactive entertainment and cloud gaming. With over 225,000 employees globally and operations spanning cloud infrastructure, productivity software, gaming, hardware devices, professional services, and cutting-edge AI research, Microsoft continues to innovate and adapt to technological shifts. The company maintains strong partnerships with enterprises, governments, educational institutions, and developers worldwide, serving billions of users through its diverse product ecosystem.