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Microsoft: A Technological Colossus Founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft's trajectory has been one of consistent expansion and market dominance. Initially focused on BASIC interpreters, the company rapidly ascended to control the personal computer operating system market with MS-D...

Microsoft Overview

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  • Company type Public
  • Industry Information technology
  • Founded April 4, 1975
  • Founders Bill Gates, Paul Allen
  • Headquarters One Microsoft Way, Redmond, Washington, U.S.
  • Area served Worldwide
  • Key people Satya Nadella (chairman &amp
  • Services Edge, Azure, Bing, LinkedIn, Viva Engage, Microsoft 365, OneDrive, Dynamics 365, Outlook, GitHub, Microsoft Store, Windows Update, Game Pass, Xbox network
  • Revenue US$245.1 billion (2024)
  • Net income US$88.1 billion (2024)
  • Number of employees 228,000 (2024)
  • Subsidiaries Microsoft Japan, Microsoft India, Microsoft Egypt, GitHub, LinkedIn, Nuance Communications, RiskIQ, Skype Technologies, Xamarin, Xandr
  • Website www.microsoft.com

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Last Updated : 24/03/25, 07:56 PM
Microsoft: From Altair BASIC to Global Tech Giant Founded in 1975 by childhood friends Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft initially focused on software development, creating Altair BASIC for the Altair 8800 microcomputer. Early success led to the development of Xenix, a Unix-based operating system...

MICROSOFT NEWS

Activision officials must face claims over Microsoft takeover, judge rules

October 04, 2025 10:08 am

They also said the $95 per share takeover price was too low from the outset, and looked worse as Activision's performance improved during the 21-month regulatory approval process for the merger

Rs 16 lakh to Rs 1.6 crore in 3 years: Techie from tier-3 college gets offers from Nvidia, Microsoft; netizens ask for tips

October 01, 2025 2:03 pm

The story was shared on X by Vaibhav Agarwal, who revealed that he and the techie in question were colleagues at Samsung before taking different career paths.

Trump says Microsoft should fire its global affairs president Lisa Monaco

September 27, 2025 12:37 pm

The action seems to be part of Trump’s ongoing effort to target individuals he considers political adversaries, coming just a day after former FBI Director James Comey was indicted.

Forza Horizon 6 to release in 2026, will be based in Japan

September 27, 2025 10:04 am

Microsoft released an official teaser during the Xbox Tokyo Game Show live on Thursday.

Microsoft brings Anthropic AI models to 365 Copilot, diversifies beyond OpenAI

September 25, 2025 11:51 am

Starting Wednesday, users who opt in to try Claude can switch between OpenAI and Anthropic models in Researcher, said Charles Lamanna, president of Microsoft's business and industry Copilot operations.

As Trump raises H-1B fees, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft press employees to return to US

September 23, 2025 9:56 am

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reassured anxious employees and businesses that they could continue travelling normally and would not be charged $100,000.

'Stay in US, avoid travel': Microsoft, JP Morgan, Amazon advise H-1B visa holders to return before fee deadline

September 20, 2025 6:00 pm

Trump on Friday signed a measure restricting the entry of H-1B visa holders and raising the annual application fee to $100,000.

Microsoft engineer calls out nepotism in Silicon Valley: ‘Not just entertainment industry’

September 17, 2025 3:23 pm

According to the techie, many managing directors in Silicon Valley routinely exchange favours to secure jobs or internships for their children.

Microsoft seizes 340 websites linked to growing phishing subscription service

September 17, 2025 10:00 am

Microsoft obtained an order from the U.S. District Court in Manhattan earlier this month to seize domains associated with Raccoon0365, the subscription service that allowed users to carry out massive phishing campaigns

Microsoft’s new Xbox app for Windows 11 and handhelds puts all your PC games in one place

September 16, 2025 11:24 am

The new Xbox app for Windows and handhelds lets you launch games from other storefronts like Steam, GOG, Epic Games and others.

MICROSOFT PHOTOS

Most anticipated tech of 2020, from the iPhone 12 to PlayStation 5

January 01, 2020 7:03 pm

Below is a list of devices likely to grab headlines this year. Keep in mind that many of these devices might be launched with different names.

Microsoft's Future Decoded: Top quotes from CEO Satya Nadella's speech

February 22, 2017 6:58 pm

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella delivered the keynote address on day two of Future Decoded, touted as India’s largest digital transformation event.

iBall CompBook Excelance, Exemplaire: Windows 10, budget pricing and more

May 12, 2016 9:32 am

iBall's CompBook Excelance could be the cheapest Windows 10 laptop in the world at its Rs 9,999 price. Here's a look at the specs.

Microsoft Windows 10 update, chatbots, HoloLens and more at Build 2016

March 31, 2016 4:47 pm

Here are the top announcements from Build 2016, Microsoft's annual developer conference

Apple vs FBI: Google, Facebook, Amazon and other tech giants back Tim Cook

February 29, 2016 12:31 pm

Apple's refusal to unlock iPhone 5c of one of the San Bernardino shooters, has been backed by many tech companies in the industry.

Ringing Bells suspend Freedom 251 booking: Here are the cheapest smartphone options on Flipkart

February 22, 2016 11:40 am

Ringing Bells Freedom 251 has promised some exceptional specs at just Rs 251. Take a look at some of the cheapest smartphones available right now.

Microsoft Lumia 650 with Windows 10 unveiled: Price, specs and more

February 16, 2016 12:28 pm

Microsoft has announced its latest mid-budget Windows 10 smartphone called Lumia 650. Here is verything you need to know about the smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy TabPro S: Microsoft Surface Pro 4 now has a Korean competition

February 04, 2016 3:55 pm

Samsung Galaxy TabPro S is a 2-in-1 Windows 10 device that will compete against Microsoft Surface Pro 4 and Apple iPad Pro

Mark Zuckerberg now fifth on Forbes' Billionaires list: All the other tech titans on it

February 04, 2016 1:43 pm

Mark Zuckerberg becomes the second-wealthiest tech billionaires. Here are the others who made it to the list

MICROSOFT VIDEOS

Microsoft Surface: The premium laptop

June 22, 2020 6:19 pm

Surface Laptop is an ultrathin, stylish laptop from Microsoft to take on the likes of the Apple MacBook. Priced Rs 86,999 onwards, the laptop will start selling in India this August.

Microsoft Surface Book First Look Video

June 08, 2020 2:04 pm

Watch this first look video of the Microsoft Surface Book

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 first look video

January 11, 2016 10:55 am

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 has a starting price of Rs 89,990. Microsoft has also launched its older Surface Pro 3 (Core i3, 4GB RAM and 128GB SSD) at a price of Rs 73,990.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: Wish To Play Our Part In Empowering India

June 08, 2020 2:05 pm

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella echoed the sentiments of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis by saying that company’s ambition was to empower the people in India

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