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Background The beginning of Microsoft Inc. started with Bill Gates and Paul Allen writing computer program code for local businesses and municipalities. In 1975 they were inspired by an issue of Popular Electronics that showed the new Altair microcomputer kit, manufactured by MITS Computer. Bill Gates and Paul Allen wrote a version of BASIC, a computer programming language, for the machine. Later that year Bill Gates left Harvard University to work full time developing programming languages for

major computer retailers to make sure computers would be sold with already pre-installed Windows software.  Better Acquisitions further increasing market share of Microsoft like Acquisition of Skype boosted the online presence of Microsoft. Weaknesses :-  Few unsuccessful acquisitions and investments caused loss of revenues.  Microsoft does not produce hardware and hence depends on other hardware suppliers.  Windows OS is very prone to Viruses and attacks. So there is always a security risk using

Topic Selection   Microsoft recently unveiled its prototype, Surface, their version of a tablet or alternative device to a personal computer. It is questionable how Microsoft, a known software company, will be able to manufacture and sell a tablet device that is a contender in the marketplace against devices such as the iPad. Thesis: It is critical that Microsoft produce a device that overcomes the limitations of its competitors and adds features that set it apart, in order to define itself in

Introduction Microsoft Corporation is a multinational company based in Redmond Washington. The company manufactures computer products and offer computer services. The company also licenses and supports various types of computer products and services. Microsoft Corporation was founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen. The company is the largest software manufacturer globally in terms of revenue. It is also the most valuable organization in the world. Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded the company

MICROSOFT CORPORATION UNETHICAL CASES. Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology company with its headquarters in Redmond, Washington. The company basically deals in developing, manufacturing, licenses, supports and sells computer software, consumer electronics, and personal computers and services. Microsoft is well known for its software products like Microsoft windows line of operating systems, Microsoft window suit and internet explorer web browser. Research shows that Microsoft

Contingency 12 Bibliography 14 Appendix 15   Executive Summary Microsoft has been a leader in the software industry for many years. As the technology industry has changed, so has the type of devices. This change has created a market with a focus on mobile devices and access to data through the cloud. Microsoft has made headway into this mobile driven market, however, they face competition from Apple, Google, and other tech giants. Microsoft must find a way to stay

their competitors. Microsoft began to grow their brand over 20 years ago with Bill Gate’s an underlying vision of “a computer on every desk and in every home”. This resulted in Microsoft developing into a huge multinational company with personal computing at the forefront of their business. Microsoft dominated this industry for many years which is reflected in the high brand recognition of Microsoft products worldwide. However, this dominance has slowly evaporated and Microsoft has failed to react

Microsoft Corporation is one of the most well-known technological companies in the world. This massive company offers many services and products available to different kinds of customers around the world. One of the most popular products Microsoft offers is Microsoft Office Suite. The main applications of Microsoft Office are Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote. Microsoft Word allows users to compose and edit documents. Excel allows users to organize data in spreadsheets

MICROSOFT Microsoft is an American multinational technology company with headquarter in Redmond, Washington. It develops, manufactures, licenses, supports and sells computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers and services. Company Vision statement “To help individuals and businesses realize their full potential” This vision statement is based on the value of the company’s computer technology and software product. Company mission statement “To empower every person and every organization

1 Executive Summary After the successful acquisition of Yahoo!, Microsoft has increased its share on the internet search market and become market leader in web-service subscribers. However, it is still far behind Google in the searching advertising market. Although Google is by far the leading power in search advertising today, internet search technology is still in its infancy and there are much room for improvement. Microsoft shall invest on the R & D research of search technology and the