Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and Internet technologies for personal and business computing. The company offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software -- any time, any place and on any device.
Seven core business units:
Windows Client, including the Microsoft® Windows® XP desktop operating system, Windows 2000, and Windows Embedded operating system.
Information Worker, including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Publisher,
Microsoft Visio®, Microsoft Project, and other stand-alone desktop applications.
Microsoft Business Solutions, encompassing Great Plains and Navision business process applications, and bCentral™ business services.
Server and Tools, including the Microsoft Windows Server System™ integrated server software, software developer tools, and MSDN®.
Mobile and Embedded Devices, featuring mobile devices including the Windows Powered Pocket PC, the Mobile Explorer microbrowser, and the Windows Powered Smartphone software platform.
MSN, including the MSN® network, MSN Internet Access, MSNTV, MSN Hotmail® and other Web-based services.
Home and Entertainment, including Microsoft Xbox®, consumer hardware and software, online games, and our TV platform.
