Microsoft Corporation, founded in 1975, is a leading global technology company that develops software (Windows, Office), cloud services (Azure, Microsoft 365), AI tools (Copilot), gaming (Xbox), and enterprise solutions. Headquartered in Redmond, Microsoft employs around 228,000 people worldwide and generated approximately $245 billion in revenue in FY 2024. They operate through three core segments:
Productivity & Business Processes (Office, Dynamics, LinkedIn)
Intelligent Cloud (Azure, server software, enterprise services)
More Personal Computing (Windows, devices, gaming, search)
The company is now prioritizing AI, with major investments in AI infrastructure (e.g., $80 billion this fiscal year) and integration of OpenAI into products like Copilot