Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology company founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. It is best known for developing, manufacturing, licensing, and selling computer software, electronics, and personal computers. The company’s most significant products include the Windows operating system, the Microsoft Office suite of productivity software, and various cloud services through Microsoft Azure. Microsoft also engages in hardware production, notably the Xbox gaming console and Surface devices. The company has played a pivotal role in the evolution of personal computing and software development, becoming one of the largest and most influential technology firms in the world. Its headquarters are located in Redmond, Washington.