Microsoft is one of the world's largest technology companies, founded in 1975 in the USA. The brand is known for its Windows operating system, Microsoft Office office software and Azure cloud platform. Microsoft also produces hardware such as Surface laptops and tablets, and Xbox gaming consoles. 

The company is renowned for its innovations in software, cloud computing and artificial intelligence. Microsoft emphasises productivity solutions and technology development, offering a wide range of products and services to suit both businesses and individual users.