MICROSOFT PRODUCTS & SERVICES OVERVIEW Windows OS Microsoft Office Suite Software Surface Devices Xbox Hardware Services Azure OneDrive Microsoft Store Emerging Technologies IoT (Internet of things) HoloLens
MICROSOFT WINDOWS OS
MICROSOFT WINDOWS OS MS-DOS Windows NT Windows 10 Windows 11
MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE Word Teams OneDrive OneNote SharePoint Yammer Publisher Access Excel PowerPoint Outlook Core Applications Additional Applications
PERSONAL COMPUTERS & DEVICES Surface Devices Xbox Consoles Windows Phones (Discontinued)
CRITICISM Issues with ease of use, robustness, and security of the company's software are common targets for critics. In the 2000s, a number of malware mishaps targeted security flaws in Windows and other products. Microsoft was also accused of locking vendors and consumers in to their products, and of not following or complying with existing standards in its software Total cost of ownership comparisons between Linux and Microsoft Windows are a continuous point of debate. In 2004, the European Union found Microsoft guilty in the Microsoft Corp. vs Commission case, and it received an 899 million euro fine
COMPETITORS Microsoft Corporation’s primary competitors include some of the most prominent technology companies in the industry. Google LLC Apple Inc. Oracle Corporation International Business Machines Corporation Systems Applications & Products
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES & HIRING POLICIES
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Equal Employment Opportunity Committed to a policy of nondiscrimination Welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status
Hiring Policies We invest in ongoing diversity training for our hiring teams to raise awareness of unconscious biases and promote an inclusive hiring mindset Diversity Training Microsoft encourages the formation of employee resource groups that celebrate and support various dimensions of diversity, creating a sense of community within the company. Employee Resource Groups
Hiring Policies We believe in transparent communication about our hiring policies and progress in building a diverse workforce. Regular updates and reports on diversity metrics are shared with our employees and the public. Transparent Communication Our hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, and qualifications. We evaluate candidates objectively, considering their abilities, experience, and potential to contribute to our dynamic and innovative work environment. Merit-Based Selection