Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology company, founded in 1975, that develops and markets software, services, and hardware, including the Windows operating system, Microsoft 365 productivity suite, cloud-based Azure services, and Xbox gaming consoles. Based in Redmond, Washington, the company has expanded from its early dominance in personal computing to become a major provider of diverse technological solutions across personal and enterprise computing, cloud services, and artificial intelligence, enabling people and businesses to achieve more.