MICROSOFT THE REINVENTION OF THE TECH GIANT

As Microsoft changes its strategy and turns its attention to businesses and cloud computing, it has reported record growth and profits. Delve deeper into the giant’s checkered history, see how its cutting-edge hardware is causing Apple and Google to rethink their strategies, and explore what the future will bring for one of the world’s most iconic technology brands.

ALL CHANGE AT MICROSOFT

Over the past five years, Microsoft has gone through something of a revolution. Satya Nadella took over from Steve Ballmer as chief executive officer in 2014, at a time when the company was facing significant challenges. For the first time, Microsoft wasn’t a dominant player in the personal computing world, and whilst its market share remained strong, rivals Apple and Google were tightening their grip on customers and offering innovative products that took consumers away from the once ubiquitous Microsoft. The company also battled through the move from laptops and personal computers .