Founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft Corporation is a leading American technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington, U.S.A. Historically recognized for its central role in the rise of personal computing through products such as Windows and Microsoft Office, Microsoft has evolved into one of the world’s most important providers of software, cloud services, artificial intelligence solutions, enterprise platforms, gaming technologies, and digital infrastructure. The company operates through three principal segments—Productivity and Business Processes, Intelligent Cloud, and More Personal Computing—reflecting a broad presence across business software, cloud computing, developer platforms, cybersecurity, AI, devices, and gaming. As of June 30, 2025, Microsoft employed approximately 228,000 people worldwide, including 125,000 in the United States and 103,000 internationally, of whom 80,000 were engaged in product research and development. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, the company reported revenue of USD 281.7 billion, underscoring its position as one of the world’s most influential and financially significant technology enterprises.
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