Microsoft Corp. – Enterprise Tech Ecosystem Series
Summary
Microsoft Corp. (Microsoft) is a technology-based company that develops, licenses, and supports software products, services, and devices. The company offers operating systems, server applications, business solution applications, video games, and training and certification services. Microsoft operates its business and reports its financials through three segments: 1) Intelligent Cloud, 2) Productivity and Business Processes, and 3) More Personal Computing. The Intelligent Cloud segment comprises cloud services as well as public, private, and hybrid server products. The Productivity and Business Processes segment includes Office Commercial, Office Consumer, LinkedIn, and Dynamic business solutions. The More Personal Computing segment comprises Windows, devices such as Surface and PC accessories, gaming such as Xbox hardware and content, and search advertising. Microsoft launched technology accelerator programs, a research and incubation hub and a research subsidiary to develop digital solutions in partnership with start-ups, engineering and scientists.
The company partnered with other technology companies, universities and research institutes to develop advanced digital solutions in the areas of cybersecurity, AI, cloud, machine learning, computer vision etc. The company is incorporating AI into its software and services in order to make them more intelligent, user-friendly, capable, and efficient. It plans to build 50-100 new data centers across the world to expand the presence of its Azure cloud offerings.
This report provides insight into Microsoft’s technology activities, including –
– Insights of its digital transformation strategies and accelerator & innovation programs
– Overview of technology initiatives covering partnerships, product launches, investments and acquisitions
– Insights on each technology initiative including technology theme, objective, and benefits
– Details of estimated ICT budgets and major ICT contracts
Scope
– Microsoft is tapping the power of technologies including AI, cloud, blockchain, data centers, conversational platforms, cybersecurity, Esports, data privacy, autonomous vehicles, Internet of Things, and 5G to offer better products and services to customers, improve product portfolio, secure business operations, widen market reach, and strengthen business operations.
Reasons to Buy
– Gain insights into Microsoft’s technology operations.
– Gain insights into its technology strategies and innovation initiatives.
– Gain insights into its technology themes under focus.
– Gain insights into its various product launches, partnerships, investments and acquisitions.