Microsoft

Microsoft is a global technology company whose products cover cloud computing, productivity software, operating systems, business applications, cybersecurity, gaming and artificial intelligence. It serves consumers, developers, schools, governments and organisations ranging from small businesses to large enterprises. Much of its current strategy connects cloud infrastructure and AI services with software people already use for work, communication and software development.

Its principal platforms include Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Windows, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, GitHub and the Xbox ecosystem. Microsoft also develops Surface devices and provides identity, endpoint, threat-protection and compliance products through Microsoft Security. Copilot products add generative AI assistance across workplace applications, coding tools and cloud services. Azure supplies computing, storage, databases, networking, analytics and machine-learning services through data centres in many regions.

Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft in 1975 after developing software for the Altair 8800 personal computer. The company later became a defining supplier to the PC industry through MS-DOS and Windows. It expanded into productivity software, enterprise servers, online services and gaming, then made cloud computing a central part of the business. Acquisitions including LinkedIn, GitHub and Activision Blizzard broadened its professional, developer and entertainment operations.

Microsoft’s corporate headquarters is at One Microsoft Way, Redmond, Washington 98052-7329, United States. The published main corporate telephone number is +1 425 882 8080. Microsoft directs product support through dedicated online and regional channels, which can differ from the corporate switchboard.

For the most current product, office and support information, visitors should use the official Microsoft website, because regional availability and contact routes can change. Corporate services and product availability can differ by market.