About Microsoft

Explore this About Microsoft Web site to find out how we are living our mission and values. For specific, product-related information, please go to http://www.microsoft.com.



Learn about Microsoft's businesses, executives and directors, and corporate governance. Also, get our contact information, locate a sales office worldwide, see a company timeline, check out the Visitor Center, find out how to participate in the Microsoft Vendor Program, and how to do procurement.

Every successful corporation has a responsibility to use its resources and influence to make a positive impact on the world and its people. Microsoft’s Global Citizenship Initiative is focused on mobilizing our resources across the company and around the world, to create opportunities in the communities where we do business, and to fulfill our commitment to serving the public good through innovative technologies and partnerships.

Microsoft Community Affairs provides training and tools that create the social and economic opportunities that can transform communities and help people realize their potential. Through our programs and our partnerships, Microsoft supports numerous projects and organizations around the world working to expand opportunities, and help improve digital inclusion, through technology access and training.

Get details on Microsoft’s intellectual property, trademarks, and copyrights. Learn about our efforts to combat software piracy and learn more about the consumer settlements, the European Commission decision, and our compliance with the Consent Decree.


Our Values

As a company, and as individuals, we value integrity, honesty, openness, personal excellence, constructive self-criticism, continual self-improvement, and mutual respect. We are committed to our customers and partners and have a passion for technology. We take on big challenges, and pride ourselves on seeing them through. We hold ourselves accountable to our customers, shareholders, partners, and employees by honoring our commitments, providing results, and striving for the highest quality.


Microsoft in the News (For Journalists)

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Fastest annual revenue growth since 1999 fuels 32% increase in earnings per share.
Posted on Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:15:00 GMT    

In Congressional testimony, General Counsel Brad Smith outlines how the deal will create less choice, less innovation and higher prices for online advertisers, content creators and consumers
Posted on Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:30:00 GMT    

Microsoft showcases groundbreaking approach to game shows; “Final Fantasy XIII” to be available on Xbox 360 at launch in North America and Europe.
Posted on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:30:00 GMT    

Xbox 360 promises best and broadest entertainment lineup ever; more fun, social and simple-to-use experience.
Posted on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:30:00 GMT    

Exclusive agreement creates game-changing home entertainment experience; more than 10,000 movies and TV episodes will be available to watch instantly at no additional cost to paying subscribers.
Posted on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT