Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology company founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, with headquarters in Redmond, Washington. It is one of the world’s largest and most influential technology companies, best known for its software products such as the Windows operating system and Microsoft Office suite, which are widely used around the globe. Microsoft also develops hardware devices, including the Xbox gaming console and Surface computers, and provides cloud services through its Azure platform. The company plays a key role in advancing digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and modern computing solutions, making it a leader in the global technology industry.
