20 Facts About Bill Gates's Microsoft

in #technology2 years ago

  1. Microsoft was founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen.
  2. Microsoft's first product was the BASIC programming language for the Altair 8800 computer.
  3. Microsoft's flagship product, the Windows operating system, was first released in 1985.
  4. Microsoft Office, a suite of productivity tools, was first released in 1989.
  5. Microsoft became a publicly traded company in 1986.
  6. Microsoft is headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA.
  7. Microsoft has over 131,000 employees worldwide.
  8. Microsoft's net income in 2020 was over 44 billion USD.
  9. Microsoft is one of the largest technology companies in the world, with a market capitalization of over 2 trillion USD.
  10. Microsoft's Azure cloud computing platform is the second largest in the world, behind Amazon Web Services.
  11. Microsoft is a leading developer of computer hardware, including the Surface line of tablet computers and laptops.
  12. Microsoft has a long-standing partnership with hardware maker Dell, which has included co-developing products and joint marketing efforts.
  13. Microsoft's gaming division, Xbox, is one of the largest gaming companies in the world, with the Xbox gaming console and the Xbox Game Pass subscription service.
  14. Microsoft has a strong presence in the education market, offering a range of products and services for students, teachers, and educational institutions.
  15. Microsoft has a philanthropic arm, the Microsoft Philanthropies, which focuses on using technology to create a better world.
  16. Microsoft has been ranked as one of the best companies to work for, with a focus on employee wellness, work-life balance, and benefits.
  17. Microsoft has been at the forefront of the personal computing revolution, introducing many products and technologies that have become household names.
  18. Microsoft is a leader in artificial intelligence and machine learning, with its AI platform, Microsoft Cognitive Services, being used by businesses and developers around the world.
  19. Microsoft has a strong commitment to sustainability and has set goals to become carbon negative by 2030.
  20. Microsoft has made significant investments in renewable energy, with a goal of being powered by 100% renewable energy by 2025.


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