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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...
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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 &
- 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
Microsoft history
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
Microsoft unveils Fara-7B, a lightweight AI model that can use a PC from a single screenshot
November 29, 2025 9:09 am
Unlike bulky multi-model stacks that depend on massive cloud compute, Fara-7B can run directly on devices, studying screenshots and performing actions such as clicking, typing and navigation.
Satya Nadella excited for AGI, but puts human utility first and pushes back on the ‘one-model-for-all’ idea
November 15, 2025 10:03 am
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the AGI race shouldn’t distract us from a more practical question: What is its human utility?
‘Need to be self-sufficient in AI’: Mustafa Suleyman on Microsoft’s superintelligence quest
November 13, 2025 12:45 pm
This comes weeks after Microsoft and OpenAI revised their partnership agreement to include new terms on AGI, API access, model IP rights, etc.
Microsoft rolls out Xbox Cloud Gaming in India: How to set up, list of supported devices
November 13, 2025 12:45 pm
Xbox Cloud Gaming India: A step-by-step guide to get started on Xbox Cloud Gaming on your PC, phone, tablet, handheld, and most devices with access to a web browser.
Industry body representing Microsoft, AWS seeks copyright exemption to train AI in India
November 08, 2025 10:47 am
It has also recommended the removal of restrictions to cross border data transfers while expanding access to “non-sensitive high-value government datasets”.
Amid mass layoffs, Satya Nadella says Microsoft will grow headcount again with more ‘AI leverage’
November 03, 2025 9:34 am
Earlier this year, Microsoft said it will be cutting 9,000 jobs in one of the company’s largest rounds of layoffs.
System changes are being made in how organisations hire, train, and incentivise employees: Microsoft’s Jay Parikh on AI's impact on tech industry
November 01, 2025 3:50 pm
Microsoft’s Jay Parikh said companies are still “learning” and “figuring things out” as AI, which Silicon Valley sees as the next major technological revolution, is dramatically changing organisations.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella at GitHub Universe 2025: ‘Vibe coding’ is world-class tooling, developers remain central to creation
November 01, 2025 3:50 pm
In recent months, both coders and laypersons have been “vibe coding,” a conversational approach to prompting artificial intelligence to generate code for websites or apps.
Big tech’s layoff spree: Amazon, UPS, Intel slash tens of thousands of jobs in just a week
October 30, 2025 9:01 am
Amazon layoffs 2025, Big tech job cuts: Let’s take a look at the recent outbreak of layoffs from big tech, major corporations, startups, and others.
Top 10 most valuable companies in the world 2025: Nvidia makes history, first company to reach $5 trillion valuation; Apple overtakes and joins Microsoft in the $4 trillion club
November 04, 2025 1:31 pm
Top 10 most valuable companies in the world 2025 list: Apple’s market cap surged past $4 trillion on Tuesday, propelled by blockbuster iPhone 17 sales—making it the third company ever to hit the milestone.
MICROSOFT PHOTOS
Global Microsoft outage disrupts flights worldwide
July 19, 2024 9:44 pm
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
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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
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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
