Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology corporation with a rich history, but its current focus is firmly cemented in the future of computing: Cloud Services and Artificial Intelligence (AI).Founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft is recognized as one of the "Big Tech" companies and is one of the most valuable public companies in the world.
Current Focus: Cloud and AI
Under the leadership of CEO Satya Nadella (since 2014), Microsoft has successfully transformed its business model, moving its growth engine away from reliance on PC operating systems toward enterprise services.
Business Segment
Primary Products & Focus
Significance
Intelligent Cloud
Microsoft Azure (PaaS, IaaS, SaaS), Windows Server, Visual Studio
This is the company's largest and fastest-growing source of revenue and profit. Azure is the world's second-largest cloud service provider.
Productivity and Business Processes
Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Microsoft Teams, LinkedIn, Microsoft Dynamics 365
Focuses on providing collaborative and AI-powered tools for modern workplaces and enterprises.
More Personal Computing
Windows OS, Surface Devices, Xbox (Consoles & Game Pass), Bing Search, Edge Browser
Maintains its legacy hardware and software, leveraging AI integration (like Copilot in Windows) to enhance the user experience.
The AI Revolution
Microsoft has positioned itself as a leader in the AI era through a massive investment in OpenAI (the company behind ChatGPT) and the integration of its AI technologies across its entire product stack via Microsoft Copilot.This strategy aims to deliver AI solutions to every customer and industry.
Key Financial and Corporate Data
CEO:Satya Nadella
Ticker Symbol:MSFT (NASDAQ)
Market Capitalization (as of late 2025): Approximately $3.51 Trillion USD (often competing with Apple for the title of the world's most valuable company).
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