Computerworld September 24, 2024
Strategic acquisitions over the years have helped Microsoft both diversify its revenue streams and strengthen its position in different markets. Here’s a rundown of the company’s buying history.
The tech industry has changed dramatically since Bill Gates and Microsoft introduced the Windows operating system in 1985. While other tech giants (at the time) — including Compaq, Lotus, and Netscape — were eventually acquired, Microsoft has continued to adapt and thrive, buying companies along the way as it sought to grow.
Microsoft, of course, is much more than a survivor. Its strategic acquisitions helped it both diversify its revenue streams and strengthen its position in a variety of markets. In fact, since it was founded in 1975, Microsoft has been one...
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