Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation is a technology company founded in 1975 and headquartered in Redmond, Washington. It develops software, cloud services, devices and AI-powered tools for consumers, businesses, developers and educational institutions, with a stated ambition to empower every person and every organisation on the planet. Its portfolio spans personal computing, productivity, cloud computing, business applications, developer tools, security, gaming and hardware.

Among its products are the Windows operating system; the Microsoft 365 productivity suite and the Teams collaboration service; Azure, its cloud computing platform; Copilot, an AI-powered assistant; Dynamics 365 business applications; the Power Platform developer and business tools; and the Surface and Xbox hardware lines. The company states a commitment to making AI broadly available and to using it responsibly, and identifies earning trust through a safe and secure digital world, advancing fundamental rights, expanding opportunity and pursuing sustainability among its priorities.

Microsoft's stated market reach is global. Its work touches regulated areas including cybersecurity, data protection, artificial intelligence and digital rights, and it supports individuals, businesses, developers and educational institutions through products, cloud services, technical documentation and learning resources.