Microsoft started out as a software company begun by two friends in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Microsoft turned into a multi-billion dollar business, with a wide range of products under its name.

Microsoft, like many big tech companies, has had a history of ups, downs, and major transitions. And I think one of the best ways to understand a company’s history is through the lens of their ...

1975: History of Microsoft Corporation – How It All Began. Two students – one in Harvard and one in Washington State – had more than the average eye for details in the world of computers.

Leaders from throughout Microsoft’s history shared their thoughts about the company’s impact. [Editor’s Note: Microsoft @ 50 is a year-long GeekWire project exploring the tech giant’s past ...

Microsoft has had three CEOs since its founding in 1975.; Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer, and Satya Nadella have steered the company through its 50-year history. Read about the CEOs who oversaw ...

It was 25 years ago today — March 13, 1986 — that a personal-computer software company named Microsoft Corporation sold its shares publicly for the first time. Fortune magazine is marking the ...

Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard for $69 billion, becoming the world's third-largest gaming company. Read about the video game maker's history.

Microsoft built its identity on software development. Just refer to the name, and pay special attention to the “soft.” But throughout its storied history, the company has progressively become ...