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Microsoft
Founded in 1975
CEO : Satya Nadella
United States Software , Hardware , Cloud Services
Just one year away from its 50th anniversary , Microsoft is a multinational technology giant best known for developing software , operating systems and productivity applications .
From humble beginnings developing microprocessors and software – notably developing the BASIC language for the early microcomputer the Altair 8800 – its founders Bill Gates and Paul Allen struck a deal to provide the operating system for IBM ’ s first personal computer .
“ Our industry does not respect tradition . What it respects is innovation ”
Today , Microsoft ’ s heavy investments in AI and cloud services propelled it to overtake Apple as the world ’ s largest company by market cap in early 2024 , as it embeds AI into its core offerings . technologymagazine . com 81