Microsoft$104,9 bln.

Microsoft

Industry: Software development.

Products: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, Xbox.

The internationally famous Microsoft Corporation was founded in 1975 by Bill Gates. At that time,
Microsoft was the first software developer that suggested using packaged software for personal
computers (PC) that would thereby make the PC experience user-friendly and intuitive. This software –
the MS-DOS operating system – was a real breakthrough since it allowed ordinary users to master PC
skills easily. The system brought the company an incredible success and huge profits.

Today Microsoft is one of the leading companies in the PC software market as well: it released the new-
generation Windows operating systems, a set of applications to work with documents called Microsoft
Office, and a number of other software programs. Besides, Microsoft produces own mobile devices and
accessories, video, audio, and office equipment.

The headquarters are located in Redmond, Washington, USA.