Microsoft was founded 30 years ago - in 1975 - and has become the world leader in software, services and Internet technology for home and business users.

At Microsoft, we're motivated and inspired every day by how our customers use our software to find creative solutions to business problems, develop breakthrough ideas, and stay connected to what's most important to them.

We run our business in much the same way, and believe our three core business divisions offer the greatest potential to serve our customers.

They are:

• Platform Products and Services Division, including the Windows Client Group, Server and Tools Group, and MSN Group
• Business Division, including the Information Worker Group and Microsoft Business Solutions Group
• Entertainment and Devices Division, including the Home and Entertainment Group and the Mobile and Embedded Devices Group

We are committed long term to the mission of helping our customers realize their full potential. Just as we constantly update and improve our products, we want to continually evolve our company to be in the best position to accelerate new technologies as they emerge and to better serve our customers.