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Published by Sep 5, 2024
How many employees does Microsoft have?
The American technology company Microsoft employs approximately 228,000 people in full-time positions worldwide. Around 60 percent of Microsoft’s employees are located in the company’s home country the United States. The employees are spread out over four business units: operations (manufacturing, distribution, product support, and consulting services), research and development, sales and marketing, and general and administration.
Product portfolio and business segments
Microsoft sells a wide range of consumer and enterprise software, hardware, and services. The technology company had a revenue standing at around 245 billion U.S. dollars in fiscal year 2024, most of which came from the commercial licensing of its software and operating systems. For example, Microsoft Windows is a dominating presence in the desktop operating systems market, with a market share of around 73 percent.
Microsoft U.S. tech giant
Microsoft is one of the biggest technology companies in the United States next to Apple, Facebook, Google, Amazon, and IBM. Microsoft’s market capitalization has consistently grown to over three trillion U.S. dollars over the period from 2014 to 2024. Today Microsoft is one of the most valuable brands worldwide with a brand value close to 3.4 trillion U.S. dollars, with only Apple having a higher brand value.
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