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Microsoft

Founded by : Bill Gates & Paul Allen, 4 April 1975

King County, United States
More than 5000 employees

About the Company

Microsoft, conceived by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975 within a garage in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has grown into an unparalleled technological powerhouse, influencing nearly every facet of modern life. Renowned for its ubiquitous Windows operating system, Microsoft's impact extends far beyond personal computing, with Azure, its cloud computing platform, now serving as the backbone of countless online services worldwide. The company has not only shaped the software landscape but also ventured into hardware, introducing the Surface line of devices and acquiring gaming giant Bethesda Softworks. With a commitment to sustainability, Microsoft aims to be carbon-negative by 2030 and has invested in renewable energy initiatives.

 

Moreover, its philanthropic arm, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, ranks as one of the world's largest charitable foundations, demonstrating a dedication to global health and education. Microsoft is not merely a software giant; it's an architect of technological progress and a catalyst for positive change on a global scale.

Industry Type

According to the GICS (Global Industry Classification Standard) version of March 2023, Microsoft’s industry classification falls within the following categories:
  • Sector: Information Technology
  • Industry group: Software & Services
  • Industry: Software
  • Sub-Industry: Application Software
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Company Address

925 Fourth Avenue, Suite 2900, Seattle, Washington, United States 98104

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