...Brief history Complete one paragraph profiling each company's business including information, such as a brief history, where they are located, number of employees, the products they sell, etc. Please reference any websites you used for the Profiles on the Bibliography tab. Oracle The Oracle headquarters are in Redwood Shores, Redwood City, California, United States and they have 132,365 employees that currently work for them. Oracle is apart of the enterprise software, computer hardware industry. They are publicly traded as NYSE:ORCL S&P 500 Component on the stock market. These are the products Oracle provides “Oracle Applications, Oracle Database, Oracle Enterprise Manager, Oracle Fusion Middleware, servers, workstations, and storage.” The company was founded on June 16, 1977 in Santa Clara, California, U.S. by Larry Ellison, Bob Miner, and Ed Oats. The main people of the company today are Larry Ellison Chairman & CTO, Jeff Henley Vice Chairman Safra Catz, CEO, and Mark Hurd, Oracles revenue, operating income, net income, total assts, and total equity are in the billions and they serve people world wide. Oracle also has a large number of subsidiaries they work with. Oracle’s main website is www.oracle.com and it’s a really easy website to follow and understand. Microsoft Microsoft is located in Redmond Campus, Redmond, Washington, U.S. and they have 118,584 employees that currently work for them. They are in the industry of computer software, consumer electronics...
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...Microsoft Windows is a series of software operating systems and graphical user interfaces produced by Microsoft. The first time Microsoft introduced an operating system was in November 1985, named windows. They combined windows with MS-DOS in response to the growing interest in graphical user interfaces. The way the first windows system worked now, was rather than typing MSDOS commands, you just move your mouse to point and click your way through screens, or “windows.” In 1987–1992, Microsoft came out with Windows 2.0–2.11. This new windows has been upgraded with desktop icons and expanded memory. With improved graphics support, you can now overlap windows, control the screen layout. On May 22, 1990, Microsoft came out with Windows 3.0, followed by Windows 3.1 in 1992. Microsoft sold 10 million copies in their first 2 years, making this the most widely used Windows operating system. This system had better performance, advanced graphics with 16 colors, and improved icons. On August 24, 1995, Microsoft released Windows 95, selling a record-setting 7 million copies in the first five weeks. Windows 95 has built-in Internet support and dial-up networking. Next in 1998–2000 Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me came out. All of these programs were made for the consumer’s needs. On October 25, 2001, Windows XP is released. With this system navigating the Start menu, taskbar, and Control Panel became a lot simpler. The awareness of computer viruses and hackers increased and it became...
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...Microsoft Microsoft started from humble beginnings in 1975, and soon rose to become one of the biggest companies in modern history. Today, Microsoft is having record revenues, making a total of $18.06 billion dollars last quarter (Forbes). Microsoft affects almost everyone’s life in the US daily, whether it is kids on their Xbox, to desk workers using Windows Office each day to accomplish their work, people use Windows every day. From Microsoft’s early beginnings to its multibillion-dollar company today, Windows has had success from the start, and will continue to for the coming decades. Two men in 1975; Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft. (History of Windows) They started out with MS-DOS, their first operating system. The companies’ first headquarters was in Albuquerque, New Mexico, but after signing some pivotal contracts with IBM, they moved to their headquarters in Bellevue, Washington in 1979.(History of Windows) Working side by side with IBM to develop OS/2, Microsoft released their new product, Microsoft Windows. It was a graphical extension of MS-DOS. On March 13th, 1986, Microsoft went public, which would result in 4 billionaires and an estimated 12,000 millionaires being created from the ensuing rise in stock. (Forbes) Along with its partnership with IBM came allegations that they were trying to monopolize the computer industry. The Federal Trade Commission set its sights on Microsoft and began almost a decade of legal battles between Microsoft and the...
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...1985 (Bellis, 2013). Microsoft with its Windows platform is a giant in the computer operating systems industry. The Microsoft Windows market structure began in an oligopolistic market, became a monopoly, and developed back into oligopolistic. History – Early Years In the early years of Microsoft Windows, the competition for computer operating systems was limited to MS-DOS, VisiOn, and GEM (Graphics Environment Manager). All of these systems struggled in a small demand market because no programs were being written for them. There was no need for consumers to purchase the products. In 1990, Windows 3.0 was released and with its release came extensive third-party support by programmers. This created a huge demand for the system and the software programmed for it. This demand caused the competition to disappear from the market and propel Windows into a monopoly market (Bellis, 2013). Market Types An oligopolistic market is explained as a market where only a few firms compete, as opposed to a monopoly where one firm makes up the entire market (Colander, 2010). Microsoft Windows from 1990 to 2007 was a monopoly to the industry because consumers had no other choice or substitute for a computer operating system. This means the marginal revenue (MR) for Microsoft during this time increased as output of their system increased. The marginal cost (MC) is the change in total costs as their quantity changed. To maximize profits in this monopoly, Microsoft Windows operated as close...
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...The regulation of Monopolies & the Microsoft Trial Research Paper Macroeconomics By: Ashleigh Magliano Introduction: Larger companies can become big threats to other smaller companies that are in a given market due to their power and innovation. Sometimes this can become more than a threat, and it turns to no competition at all between the markets due to the monopolization of a company. A company becomes a monopoly when it gains the control of the industry and has obtained the ability to change the output prices in that specific industry. With such power this opposes a threat to other businesses. The government has set up specific regulations for monopolies to control what they sell, how they sell it, and what services are allowed for consumers. The importance of regulating monopolies is to keep the market alive, to allow freedom for other smaller businesses. This keeps up competition in the market, and also keeps the monopolies from doing anything unreasonable. This has led to numerous trials on major companies, one of the biggest cases would be the trial against Microsoft INC. Acts for Regulating Monopolies: In 1890 the Sherman Antitrust act was put into effect, named after the Senator of Ohio, John Sherman and was the first component for congress to prohibit trust.(General Records of the United States Government, Record number 11) The Sherman Act intended by congress to help keep up competition in markets. Unfortunately the act was written to vague there were...
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...discuss Microsoft and its company’s practices and project management. Unit 5 Individual Project The Microsoft Company started by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, who just started out by writing a computer program for many businesses. In 1975, they had an inspiration from popular electronics magazine, that featured an Altair microcomputer and they developed a BASIC, computer programming language for it (Microsoft Company History, 2008). So began the company of Micro-soft (Microsoft Company History, 2008). Microsoft believes that their social responsibility is to “To help people and businesses throughout the world realize their full potential” (technnet.com, 2012). Microsoft is committed to serving communities and working responsibly. Through their partnerships, technology innovations, people and resources Microsoft is proud to help solve social challenges and create economic opportunities on both a global and a local scale (microsoft.com, 2012). Microsoft has an organizational structure that is efficient and effective. The organizational structure consists of the Board of Directors, executives, senior leaders, and technical executives. If compared with other companies, it will show the importance of organizational structure as well as, find things that are common and differences. If Microsoft is really looked at, the findings will show the impact of organizational functions is to the organizational structure. The organizational design at Microsoft proves...
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...Retrieved from http://internationalprogrammersday.org/the-history-of-programming-languages/ Pascal: created in 1970, developed by Niklaus Writh, created to be a structured programing languages (has similarities with C). Retrieved from http://internationalprogrammersday.org/the-history-of-programming-languages/ C: created in 1973, developed at AT&T bell labs programmer Dennis Ritchie. It was intended for the Unix operating system but quickly spread due to its portability and speed. Retrieved from http://internationalprogrammersday.org/the-history-of-programming-languages/ AWK (named after creators initials): created in 1974, developed by Aho Kerninghan Weinberger, Word processing language based on regular expressions, using a pattern-action principle. Retrieved from http://www.scriptol.com/programming/history.php Applesoft Basic: created in 1977, developed by Microsoft for the Apple ll computer. It was an extension of the Basic language. Retrieved from http://internationalprogrammersday.org/the-history-of-programming-languages/ 1980’s BASICA: created in 1981, developed by Microsoft for MS-DOS. Retrieved from http://internationalprogrammersday.org/the-history-of-programming-languages/ Turbo Pascal: created in 1983, developed by Anders Hejisberg, it was an extension of pascal and it came bund led with a full IDE (it was a great improvement in speed). Retrieved from http://internationalprogrammersday.org/the-history-of-programming-languages/ ADA: created in 1983, Ada is...
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...Current Market Conditions Competitive Analysis ECO/365 Bill Gates and Paul Allen made a company called Microsoft in 1975. They were computer fanatics that had a idea for personal computers. Microsoft then established itself into a household name. The marketplace for the personal computer became a actuality with the dream and hard work of Microsoft. Our group has been selected to be a part of a strategic planning team at Microsoft. They are the worldwide front-runner in software, services and solutions that support individuals and companies to realize their full potential ("A History of Windows", 2014). Microsoft is thinking about developing a new TV line. The marketing director directed our team to do a competitive market analysis and figure out the TV’s possible success. Our analysis will include an emphasis on Microsoft’s primary challenger (Sony) in the TV market. This report will look at the company as it relates to the current market settings and as it pertains to Microsoft concerning the marketplace structure, knowledge, price elasticity of demand, and participants. Tec-view vs. Sony HD Television Microsoft has developed a new television that will be an all in one component called Tec-view. This product will take the place of your computer and various digital devices while maintaining the expected functions of a television. Microsoft has brought superior upgrading to the line of visual experience. The competitor Sony HD television, is also working...
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...Table of Contents Section Title of Section Page(s) I. Executive Summary 2 II. Brief History of Microsoft Corporation 2 III. History of Microsoft Customer Relationship Management Software 3 A. Timeline 3 B. Additional Information on MS-CRM Dynamics 2011 3 IV. Common Business Issues 3-6 V. Proposed Solution 6-7 VI. Recommendations for Executive Committee 7-8 VII. Attachments 8-15 A. References 8-9 B. Supplemental Materials 9-15 I. Executive Summary Especially true in today’s global economy, time is money and cost is the most volatile aspect of management. Efficient software solutions are an integral aspect of forward-thinking organizational management. The top competitors to Microsoft in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) sector are Oracle and SalesForce.com. This document will analyze deploying Microsoft’s CRM solutions in any company wishing to maintain a competitive advantage in the current economy and technological realm. II. Brief History of Microsoft Corporation As can be read in an analytical Excel document we created in August of 2011: In 1975, Gates and Allen form a partnership called Microsoft. Like most start-ups, Microsoft begins small, but has a huge vision—a computer on every desktop and in every home. In June 1980, Gates and Allen hire Gates’ former Harvard classmate Steve Ballmer to help run the company. Starting with a new operating system named "MS‑DOS," their hard work revolutionized daily office work into what will eventually...
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...Competitive Market Analysis: Microsoft Xbox Daniel Silva, Antionette Ybarra, and Raul Salinas ECO/365 July 31, 2013 Instructor: Karl Bitter Competitive Market Analysis: Microsoft Xbox Microsoft capitalized on the need for an operating system for the blossoming personal computer industry. Gates developed the BASIC programming language in the late 1970s, but the DOS operating system created for the IBM personal computer in the early 1980s solidified Microsoft's position. Teaming with IBM on additional projects, Gates and his team also developed a series of languages for new IBM systems: BASIC, FORTRAN, COBOL, and Pascal. As IBM computers grew faster and more efficient in the late 1980s, Microsoft continued to upgrade the renamed MS-DOS, while also marketing the system to other manufacturers (Batchelor, unkn). After the company's IPO in 1986, it received the funds necessary to increase research and development, which led to the introduction of Microsoft Office, a software bundle created to improve business productivity, including Microsoft Word and Excel. Microsoft Office soon became the market leader, far surpassing its closest competitors. The explosion of the Internet in the 1990s initially caught Microsoft off guard. However, it soon recovered with Internet Explorer, a web portal that gave users a starting point for Internet activities. Internet Explorer became the de facto web homepage. Microsoft also launched other web ventures, including Microsoft Network (MSN) (Batchelor...
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...Microsoft Corporation Craig Kraemer ITT Technical Institute of Canton, MI Abstract The purpose of this paper is to advise Microsoft Corporation on how it can ensure its future success as a company in its current market. Through market analysis and examining business data. This paper will explain how the core microeconomic principles impact the sustainability of Microsoft Corporation and what actions it can take to ensure future success. Keywords: Microsoft Corporation, market analysis, microeconomics Microsoft Corporation Overview Microsoft Corporation is a leading developer of personal computer software systems and applications. Mainly known for the Windows operating system. The company also publishes books and multimedia titles, offers e-mail services, and sells electronic game systems, computer peripherals (input/output devices), and portable media players. History In 1975, Bill Gates and Paul Allen form a partnership called Microsoft, deriving the name from the words microcomputer and software. Then in 1980 Microsoft focuses on a new operating system—the software that manages, or runs, the computer hardware and also serves to bridge the gap between the computer hardware and programs, such as a word processor. It’s the foundation on which computer programs can run. They name their new operating system "MS‑DOS." On November 20, 1985, two years after the initial announcement, Microsoft ships Windows 1.0. Now, rather than typing MS‑DOS commands, you just...
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...Microsoft Corporation International Business BADM 455, Section 1 Peng Wang (Nath) October 01, 2011 Catalogue Summary ................................................................................................. 1 Introduction............................................................................................................. 2 SWOT Analysis.......................................................................................................... 5 Global Market and Challenges................................................................................. 7 Industry Analysis…………........................................................................................... 9 Competitor Analysis…………...................................................................................... 10 Recommendation…………………………......................................................................... 12 Conclusion…………….................................................................................................. 13 Reference...........................................................................................................14 Summary Introduction of Microsoft Corporation Starting in 1975, Microsoft corporation was established by Bill Gates and Paul Allen. Depending on MS-DOS, Microsoft rose a lot in home computer operating system market in 1990s. Later, used Microsoft Windows control the computer operating system market. Relying...
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...EXPANDED RESEARCH PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY TEAM D MICROSOFT A COMPUTING GIANT. A CHANGE IN EFFORT THE ORGANIZATION. WHAT WENT WELL? WHAT WENT WRONG? WHAT SHOULD THEY HAVE DONE? A CASE STUDY OF MICROSOFT COMPANY LEADERRSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR (MANAGEMENT 591) PROFESSOR: ANITA SPECTOR TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE COMPANY…………………………………………………………………………………..2 1.0. MICROSOFT: A COMPUTING GIANT 1. O.1. WHO IS MICROSOFT 1.0.2. WHO STARTED MICROSOFT 1.0.3. BILL GATES: HARVARD DROP-OUT 1.0.4. THE BIRTH OF MICROSOFT 1.0.5. THE ORIGIN OF THE NAME MICROSOFT 2. MICROSOFT'S OPERATING SYSTEM…………………………………………………………………………………..4 2.0. AN OPERATING SYSTEM 2.1. MICROSOFT MOUSE 2.2. WINDOWS 2.3. MICROSOFT OFFICE 2.4. INTERNET EXPLORER 2.5. XBOX 3. PRELIMINARY PROBLEM STATEMENT………………………………………………………………………………6 3.0 CHANGE IN TECHNOLOGY 3.0.1. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 3.1. CHANGE OF PRODUCTS 3.1.1. BRAND LOYALTY 3.1.2. BRAND REPUTATION 3.1.3. EASY TO USE SOFTWARE 3.1.4. STRONG DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS 3.1.5. ROBUST FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE 3.1.6. ACQUISITION OF SKYPE 3.1.6-1. POOR ACQUISITIONS AND INVESTMENTS 3.1.6-2. DEPENDENCE ON HARDWARE MANUFACTURERS 3.1.6-3. CRITICISMS OVER SECURITY FLAWS 3.1.6-4. MATURE PC MARKETS 3.1.6-5. SLOW TO INNOVATE 4. TIME PRICE AND SERVICE CHANGES……………………………………………….10 4.0. WHO IS AFFECTED 4.1. WINDOWS 10 5. Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………12 ...
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...Role of Ethics and Compliance As learned from the company’s website, Microsoft was founded in 1975 and has the NASDAQ symbol "MSFT". This company is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions. Because having a strong presence and leadership in the software engineering industry, Microsoft has a need for the role of ethics and compliance in the organization’s financial environment. The consequences can be permanent if not for the success history of the finance ethics and compliance team. The primary focus of Microsoft finance team’s mission includes providing world class financial leadership to optimize long term shareholder value as well as be recognized in the industry as setting the utmost highest degree of leadership in using innovative processes, tools, and systems. Microsoft Finance team members uphold values in each role of the company in order for each job be in compliance with the ethical policies and guidelines that includes finance service, integrity, results, and assisting other individuals be successful through their efforts. Ethical and compliance practices are maintained through Microsoft’s Overview that includes the Finance Code of Professional Conduct, Shareholder Accountability, Corporate Policies and Guidelines, and Board of Directors. Microsoft’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Corporate Controller, and the employees of the finance organization uphold important and prominent roles in corporate governance that ensure...
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...Proposal For Microsoft Office ® Training Prepared for ------------------------------------------------- Prepared By: September 22, 2014 ------------------------------------------------- Confidentiality Notice This document, and any attachments thereto, regardless of form or medium, is intended only for use by the addressee(s) and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential, copyrighted, trademarked, patented or otherwise restricted information viewable by the intended recipient only. If you are not the intended recipient of this document (or the person responsible for delivering this document to the intended recipient), you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, printing or copying of this document, and any attachment thereto, is strictly prohibited and violation of this condition may infringe upon copyright, trademark, patent, or other laws protecting proprietary and, or, intellectual property. In no event shall this document be delivered to anyone other than the intended recipient or original sender and violation may be considered a breach of law fully punishable by various domestic and international courts. If you have received this document in error, please respond to the originator of this message or email him/her at the address below and permanently delete and/or shred the original and any copies and any electronic form this document, and any attachments thereto and do not disseminate...
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