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Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is a multinational technology corporation founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in Albuquerque, New Mexico, later relocating to Redmond, Washington. Initially focused on developing software for personal computers, Microsoft evolved from a small startup into one of the world's largest technology companies. The company went public in 1986 and has since transformed from primarily a software licensing business into a comprehensive cloud computing and artificial intelligence powerhouse. Today, Microsoft operates as a diversified technology platform serving billions of users worldwide through its productivity software, cloud infrastructure, gaming platforms, and emerging AI services.