Microsoft Corporation, founded in 1975, is a publicly owned American multinational technology company. Its primary business is enterprise cloud computing, though it also produces a range of products and services including computer software, consumer electronics, and personal computers. As of 2024, Microsoft employed approximately 223,800 people and generated revenue exceeding $1 billion. Its headquarters are located in the United States.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1975

Headcount

223,800

Headquarters

US

Primary Segment

Generative AI

Ownership

Publicly Owned

Deployments

7

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The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) ruled on an unspecified date that competition is not working well in the UK cloud services market, citing that Microsoft and AWS control 60% to 80% of the infrastructure-as-a-service sector. On an unspecified date, Microsoft, along with other US tech firms, committed £31 billion in investment to boost AI infrastructure and technology in the UK as part of a 'Tech Prosperity Deal' between the UK and US. Separately, MTN Group announced on an unspecified date that it is in talks with Microsoft and other hyperscalers to co-invest in and scale data centres across Africa to support artificial intelligence services. Finally, Surf, a Dutch public network operator, reported on an unspecified date that privacy concerns remain regarding Microsoft 365 Copilot, even after discussions with Microsoft to improve the software; two high-risk concerns were downgraded to medium-high risk.

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Microsoft offers 6 products in the connectivity and cloud, enterprise tech, media tech and telecoms tech industries. Microsoft's product portfolio comprises of enterprise cloud, enterprise and telecoms software, generative AI and media cloud and storage.
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Microsoft's revenues were $281.7B in 2025. Caretta Research has split Microsoft's revenue into 6 different product categories, the largest of which is aI content generation, which represents 70% of Microsoft's revenue.
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Microsoft's customers primarily consist of telecoms, software Development and food and Beverage Services companies. Examples of Microsoft's customers include The Coca-Cola Company, Amdocs and Vodafone. Microsoft has commercial and technical partners like Oracle, AT&T and Vodafone. Examples of Microsoft's suppliers include Nokia, Barco and NEP Group.

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