Microsoft Corporation
- Employees in region:
- 225
- Sector:
- Information Technology
- HQ location:
- Redmond, WA
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About Microsoft Corporation
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Microsoft organizes in five divisions offering a wide variety of products: Client: Includes the Windows product family and is responsible for our relationships with personal computer manufacturers. Server and Tool: Software server products, services and solutions, including: Windows Server operating system, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Enterprise Services, Visual Studio, System Center products, Forefront security products and Biz Talk Server.
Online Services Business: Consists of an online advertising platform with offerings for publishers and advertisers, personal communications services such as e-mail and instant messaging, and online information offerings such as Live Search and the MSN portals and channels. Microsoft Business Division: Includes the Microsoft Office suites, desktop programs, servers, and services and solutions; Microsoft Dynamics; and Unified Communications business solutions. Entertainment and Devices Division: Consists of the Xbox video game system, including consoles and accessories, Xbox Live operations, Zune digital music and entertainment device; Mediaroom, mobile and embedded device platforms, Surface computing platform, and Windows Automotive.
What employees say
“I am challenged on a regular basis, which helps me grow both personally and professionally.”
“This is an amazing role for an amazing company. My manager is very supportive and I feel that I am given numerous opportunities to grow and contribute.”
“I am impressed by the intelligence and candid communication I feel that all managers display. I gain insight and motivation from every conversation or speech.”
“Knowing that the little things that I do are felt worldwide.”
“That it's big. That change is in motion. That things are going to be different across the world as a result.”