Microsoft, founded in 1975, is a global technology company that builds platforms and tools powered by artificial intelligence. Its core technical domains span AI, cloud services, operating systems, and gaming. The company operates worldwide.
Microsoft's product portfolio includes Azure, its cloud computing platform; Microsoft 365, a productivity suite; Windows operating systems; Surface devices; Xbox gaming consoles; and Copilot, an AI-powered assistant. These products serve customers across the technology, gaming, cloud computing, and productivity software sectors.
The company describes its culture as rooted in a growth mindset, viewing potential as something that can be developed rather than fixed. Its stated priorities include expanding economic opportunity, advancing sustainability, supporting fundamental rights, and creating a safe and responsible digital world.
