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Microsoft

Microsoft is an American multinational technology corporation.[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataCheckedOpen original source

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Core facts

Entity type
Organization
Legal formation
4 April 1975[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P571 dates the formation of Microsoft.CheckedOpen original source
Headquarters
Redmond[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P159 names the headquarters of Microsoft.CheckedOpen original source
Country
United States[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P17 names the country of Microsoft.CheckedOpen original source
Official website
microsoft.com · microsoft.com · microsoft.com · microsoft.com · microsoft.cz · microsoft.com[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P856 supplies this structured seed value for Microsoft.CheckedOpen original source

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Features and capabilities

Productivity & collaboration[2]official sourceExplore Microsoft apps, products, and devices – AI apps, cloud security, and more | Microsoftmicrosoft.comThe official page describes spreadsheet functionality.CheckedOpen original source [3]official sourceMicrosoft – AI, Cloud, Productivity, Computing, Gaming & Appsmicrosoft.comThe official page describes collaborative editing.CheckedOpen original source

  • Spreadsheet workflows
  • Collaborative editing
  • Cloud storage

Data & platforms[4]official source2026 Responsible AI Transparency Report | Microsoftmicrosoft.comThe official page describes an AI assistant or conversational interface.CheckedOpen original source

  • AI assistant

03

History

  1. The operating company was founded or formed in 1961.[5]official sourceSupply Chain Integrity | Microsoft CSRmicrosoft.comThe official history material separately describes company formation in 1961.CheckedOpen original source

  2. Microsoft was founded.[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P571 dates the formation of Microsoft.CheckedOpen original source

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Leadership

Chief Executive
Steve Ballmer[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P169 names the chief executive of Microsoft.CheckedOpen original source

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Related entities

  • parent ofMicrosoft Store[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Microsoft Store.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofMicrosoft Japan[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Microsoft Japan.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofMicrosoft Morocco[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Microsoft Morocco.CheckedOpen original source
  • ownsAvanade[6]structured public data sourceAvanade — WikidataWikidataWikidata P127 links Avanade to Microsoft.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofDATAllegro[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to DATAllegro.CheckedOpen original source
  • createdAvanade[6]structured public data sourceAvanade — WikidataWikidataWikidata P112 links Avanade to Microsoft.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofGitHub[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to GitHub.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofJellyfish.com[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Jellyfish.com.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofMassive Incorporated[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Massive Incorporated.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofPerceptive Pixel[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Perceptive Pixel.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofFast Search & Transfer[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Fast Search & Transfer.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofSkype Technologies[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Skype Technologies.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofEnsemble Studios[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Ensemble Studios.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofaQuantive[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to aQuantive.CheckedOpen original source
  • owned byCapital Group Companies[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P127 links Microsoft to Capital Group Companies.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofMicrosoft Germany[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Microsoft Germany.CheckedOpen original source
  • ownsDigital Anvil[7]structured public data sourceDigital Anvil — WikidataWikidataWikidata P127 links Digital Anvil to Microsoft.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofMicrosoft India R & D[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Microsoft India R & D.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofZeniMax Media[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to ZeniMax Media.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofRare Ltd.[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Rare Ltd..CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofMicrosoft Production Studios[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Microsoft Production Studios.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofLionhead Studios[8]structured public data sourceLionhead Studios — WikidataWikidataWikidata P749 links Lionhead Studios to Microsoft.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofPowerset[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Powerset.CheckedOpen original source
  • owned byState Street Corporation[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P127 links Microsoft to State Street Corporation.CheckedOpen original source
  • created byBill Gates[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P112 links Microsoft to Bill Gates.CheckedOpen original source
  • developsMicrosoft Windows[9]structured public data sourceMicrosoft Windows — WikidataWikidataWikidata P178 links Microsoft Windows to Microsoft.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofHavok[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Havok.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofXbox Game Studios[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Xbox Game Studios.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofGreenButton[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to GreenButton.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofMicrosoft Experiences + Devices[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Microsoft Experiences + Devices.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofDigital Anvil[10]official sourceFreelancer hits store shelvesMicrosoftMicrosoft wrote on 4 March 2003 that it had acquired Digital Anvil in December 2000.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofMicrosoft Canada[11]structured public data sourceMicrosoft Canada — WikidataWikidataWikidata P749 links Microsoft Canada to Microsoft.CheckedOpen original source
  • owned byThe Vanguard Group[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P127 links Microsoft to The Vanguard Group.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofProClarity[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to ProClarity.CheckedOpen original source
  • developsMicrosoft Copilot[12]structured public data sourceMicrosoft Copilot — WikidataWikidataWikidata P178 links Microsoft Copilot to Microsoft.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofMicrosoft Egypt[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Microsoft Egypt.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofLinkedIn Corporation[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to LinkedIn Corporation.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofLinkedIn Ireland[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to LinkedIn Ireland.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofLionhead Studios[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Lionhead Studios.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofAvanade[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Avanade.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofMicrosoft Regional Sales[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Microsoft Regional Sales.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofSysinternals[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Sysinternals.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofMicrosoft Operations[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Microsoft Operations.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofFast Search & Transfer[13]government sourceMicrosoft Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended 30 June 2008U.S. Securities and Exchange CommissionMicrosoft's fiscal 2008 Form 10-K says it acquired all outstanding shares of Fast Search & Transfer ASA on 24 April 2008.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofDreamworks Interactive[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Dreamworks Interactive.CheckedOpen original source
  • created byPaul Allen[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P112 links Microsoft to Paul Allen.CheckedOpen original source
  • ownsHavok[14]structured public data sourceHavok — WikidataWikidataWikidata P127 links Havok to Microsoft.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofHavok[14]structured public data sourceHavok — WikidataWikidataWikidata P749 links Havok to Microsoft.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofMicrosoft Kids[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Microsoft Kids.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofRazorfish[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Razorfish.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofTurn 10 Studios[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Turn 10 Studios.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofMicrosoft (Netherlands)[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Microsoft (Netherlands).CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofTellme Networks[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Tellme Networks.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofSoftomotive[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Softomotive.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofDanger, Inc.[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Danger, Inc..CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofMicrosoft Online[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Microsoft Online.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofMicrosoft Mobile[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Microsoft Mobile.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofMicrosoft Switzerland[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Microsoft Switzerland.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofMicrosoft Ireland Research[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Microsoft Ireland Research.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofMicrosoft (United Kingdom)[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Microsoft (United Kingdom).CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofActivision Blizzard[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Activision Blizzard.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofMicrosoft s.r.o.[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Microsoft s.r.o..CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofActivision Blizzard[15]official sourcenews.xbox.comnews.xbox.comXbox Wire on 13 October 2023 says Microsoft Gaming welcomed Activision Blizzard and its teams.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofMicrosoft Research Asia[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Microsoft Research Asia.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofMicrosoft Global Finance[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Microsoft Global Finance.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofMicrosoft Ireland Operations[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Microsoft Ireland Operations.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofMicrosoft Israel[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Microsoft Israel.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofMicrosoft Algeria[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Microsoft Algeria.CheckedOpen original source
  • owned byBlackRock[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P127 links Microsoft to BlackRock.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofMicrosoft (France)[16]structured public data sourceMicrosoft (France) — WikidataWikidataWikidata P749 links Microsoft (France) to Microsoft.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofMicrosoft (France)[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Microsoft (France).CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofMicrosoft Saudi[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Microsoft Saudi.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofMicrosoft (Ukraine)[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Microsoft (Ukraine).CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofVisio Corporation[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Visio Corporation.CheckedOpen original source
  • owned byBill Gates[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P127 links Microsoft to Bill Gates.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofMicrosoft Canada[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Microsoft Canada.CheckedOpen original source
  • owned bySteve Ballmer[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P127 links Microsoft to Steve Ballmer.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofNuance Communications[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Nuance Communications.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofClipchamp Pty Ltd[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Clipchamp Pty Ltd.CheckedOpen original source
  • parent ofDigital Anvil[1]structured public data sourceMicrosoft — WikidataWikidataWikidata P355 links Microsoft to Digital Anvil.CheckedOpen original source

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Sources

Reference numbers stay stable across this page and each source appears once, ordered by first visible use.

  1. Microsoft — Wikidata

    Wikidata · structured public data source

  5. Supply Chain Integrity | Microsoft CSR

    microsoft.com · official source

  6. Avanade — Wikidata

    Wikidata · structured public data source

  7. Digital Anvil — Wikidata

    Wikidata · structured public data source

  8. Lionhead Studios — Wikidata

    Wikidata · structured public data source

  9. Microsoft Windows — Wikidata

    Wikidata · structured public data source

  10. Freelancer hits store shelves

    Microsoft · official source

  11. Microsoft Canada — Wikidata

    Wikidata · structured public data source

  12. Microsoft Copilot — Wikidata

    Wikidata · structured public data source

  13. Microsoft Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended 30 June 2008

    U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission · government source

  14. Havok — Wikidata

    Wikidata · structured public data source

  15. news.xbox.com

    news.xbox.com · official source

  16. Microsoft (France) — Wikidata

    Wikidata · structured public data source

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