Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation is a multinational technology conglomerate and one of the world's largest software companies, renowned for developing, licensing, and supporting a comprehensive range of software products, services, and devices. Founded in 1975, Microsoft has evolved from its origins as a personal computer software company into a diversified technology leader with significant presence in cloud computing, productivity software, gaming, professional networking, and digital advertising. The company's flagship products include the Windows operating system, Microsoft Office suite, Azure cloud platform, and enterprise solutions that serve billions of users worldwide. As the parent company of Microsoft Advertising and LinkedIn, Microsoft maintains a strong position in both the digital advertising ecosystem and professional networking space. Microsoft Advertising provides search, native, and display advertising solutions across Microsoft's properties including Bing, MSN, and partner networks, while LinkedIn serves as the world's largest professional networking platform with hundreds of millions of members globally. This combination positions Microsoft uniquely at the intersection of productivity, professional services, and digital marketing, enabling integrated solutions for businesses and professionals across industries. Microsoft operates on a hybrid business model serving both enterprise customers and individual consumers through subscription services, perpetual licenses, cloud-based offerings, and advertising revenue streams. The company's strategic focus on cloud-first, mobile-first computing, artificial intelligence integration, and platform ecosystems has driven consistent growth and market leadership across multiple technology segments, making it one of the most valuable companies globally.