WELCOME Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational software corporation headquartered in Redmond, Washington that develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a wide range of products and services related to computing. How it all Started ??
The company was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on AprilDream 4, 1975. of having a PC on every desktop • Microsoft is founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen; they sell BASIC, the first PC 1975 computer language program to MITS Computer, Microsoft's first customer.
• Microsoft, Inc. is incorporated; IBM uses Microsoft's 16-bit operating system 1981 for its first personal computer.
• Paul Allen resigns as executive vice-president but remains on the board; Jon Shirley is made president of Microsoft (he later becomes CEO); Microsoft 1983 introduces the Microsoft Mouse and Word for MS-DOS 1.00. .
• Microsoft and IBM forge a joint development agreement. They launch Windows 1.0 ( first window based OS) and after that in 1986 Bill gates 1985 become youngest billionaire at the age of just 31.
• Microsoft co-develop SQL server 1.0. 1989 • Jon Shirley retires as president and CEO; Michael R. Hallman is promoted in Shirley's place; the 1990 company becomes the first PC software firm to surpass $1 billion of sales in a single year.
• The company introduces Windows 3.1. Windows now has over 25 million licenced users. 1992
• In this year Microsoft released Windows NT. 1994
• In, 1995 Microsoft launch windows 95 and sell 1 million copies in 4 days. 1995
• The Justice Department alleges that Microsoft violated a 1994 consent decree concerning licensing the 1997 Windows operating system to computer manufacturers • First beta of .NET framework released. 2000
• Microsoft Windows XP is released internationally. In 2002, Great plain software is acquired by 2001 Microsoft.
• Microsoft launches Windows Server. 2003
• Microsoft announces a five-country pilot program for Windows XP Starter Edition, a low-cost introduction to Windows XP designed for first-time desktop PC users in developing technology 2004 markets.
• MSN launches a new Search service, available in 25 markets and 10 languages. The new MSN Search service delivers results of greater relevance, instant answers to specific questions, and 2005 a collection of tools that give Internet users greater control in targeting and refining searches.
• Windows Vista was released to consumers along with a new version of its Office suite, called 2007 Microsoft Office 2007 • Bill gates leaves Microsoft to pursue charity work. 2008
• In this year Microsoft released windows 7. Beats all previous 2009 records of sales.
• For the first time, Apple comes close to Microsoft and becoming 2010 the most valuable technology company in America.
• Microsoft launch windows 8 ( for all people ), .NET framework 2012 4.5, Internet Explorer 10 etc.
• Windows 8.1 was released to consumers along with Office 2013. 2013
• Windows 10 arrives early in 2015 2015
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PARTNER S Pr Computers Surface od All-in-ones + Windows desktops Windows 8 uc Laptops + Windows 8 Pro Ultrabooks Accessories Accessories Windows Phone ts Computer accessories Tablets + Windows Phone for AT&T Xbox 360 accessories convertibles Windows Phone for Office Windows Phone PC games Verizon Office for accessories Windows Phone for T- Windows PC gaming Office for Mac Mobile Xbox Audio accessories Office University Xbox One All Office Xbox 360 Additionalapps software Visual Studio Xbox LIVE Visio Project Mapping PC games • The company took a $7.5 billion write-down in its latest quarterly earning report today after conceding earlier this month that its acquisition of Nokia’s handset business wasn’t going to turn it into a viable competitor in the smartphone market • Microsoft Corp. has announced the completion of its acquisition of Nokia Devices and Services business. • A process that is expected to take 18 to 24 months to complete. • Stephen Elop, former Nokia President and CEO, will serve as executive vice president of Microsoft’s Devices Group, reporting to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. COMPETITORS FOR WINDOWS OS
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Microsoft Biggest Mergers Microsoft SWOT analysis 2015 Strengths Weaknesses Over 90% of PCs worldwide run various Poor acquisitions and investments versions of Windows Dependence on hardware manufacturers Brand loyalty Criticism over security flaws Brand reputation Mature PC markets Easy to use software Slow to innovate Strong distribution channels Acquisition of Skype
Opportunities Threats To reduce that fragmentation, Microsoft is Intense competition in software products promoting its "One Windows" strategy. Changing consumer needs and habits Windows 10 Free upgrade Open source projects Cloud based services Potential lawsuits Mobile device industry Google is intruding into the PC market with Growth through acquisitions Chrome OS, which runs on its Chromebooks Thank You……