Microsoft Company Overview
Last updated: 4/1/2025
Microsoft Corporation is a global technology company that develops, licenses, and supports a wide range of software products, services, and devices. Founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975, Microsoft has grown to become one of the largest and most influential technology companies in the world.The company's product portfolio includes the Windows operating system, Microsoft Office suite, Azure cloud services, and Surface hardware devices. Microsoft also owns LinkedIn, GitHub, and Xbox gaming platform.
Microsoft has a significant presence in the [software development](#industry) and [cloud computing](#industry) industries, competing with companies like [Google](#company), [Apple](#company), and [Amazon](#company).