Microsoft Corporation's long-held vision of a computer on every desk and in every home continues to be at the core of everything the Company does. Microsoft is committed to the belief that software is the tool that empowers people both at work and at home.

Since its founding in 1975, Microsoft's charter has been to deliver on this vision of the power of personal computing. As the world's leading software provider, the Company strives to continually produce innovative products that meet the evolving needs of its customers.

Microsoft's extensive commitment to research and development is coupled with dedicated responsiveness to customer feedback. This allows the Company to explore future technological advancement, while assuring that customers today receive the highest-quality software products.