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Microsoft

United States · Software and digital technology

Brand originUnited States
IndustrySoftware and digital technology
Founded1975
HeadquartersRedmond, Washington, USA
Company / groupMicrosoft Corporation

About Microsoft

Microsoft is a U.S. software and cloud-technology company founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975. It became one of the defining companies of the personal-computer era through Windows and Office, while Azure, Microsoft 365, Xbox and AI are now major parts of the business.

What does Microsoft make or offer?

Microsoft's main product and technology areas include operating systems, productivity software, cloud services, gaming hardware and content, developer tools and AI services.

Brand origin and manufacturing country

Microsoft is a U.S. software and cloud-technology company founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975. It became one of the defining companies of the personal-computer era through Windows and Office, while Azure, Microsoft 365, Xbox and AI are now major parts of the business. This does not mean every Microsoft product is manufactured in one country. International companies can operate factories and supply chains in many countries, so the most reliable source for a specific product is its label or manufacturer documentation.

Good to know: a brand’s country of origin and the manufacturing country of a particular product may differ.

Common questions about Microsoft

Where is Microsoft from?

Microsoft is a U.S. software and cloud-technology company founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975. It became one of the defining companies of the personal-computer era through Windows and Office, while Azure, Microsoft 365, Xbox and AI are now major parts of the business.

When was Microsoft founded?

The history of Microsoft dates to 1975.

Official website: https://www.microsoft.com/