Microsoft

Microsoft develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports software products for many computing devices. Its Canadian offices have been in operation since 1985.

Overview

• Our Company
• Annual report
• Quarterly Income Statements

Company news

• Microsoft launches Azure Availability Zones to heighten competitiveness of UAE organizations
• Microsoft Asks Staff to Curb Expenses
• How top TV advertisers plan to spend amid economic headwinds: Despite Microsoft’s decision to trim its budget, other major brands aren’t expected to follow suit
• Microsoft resolves critical vulnerability in Azure Synapse after prior patches fall short
• Microsoft to Nearly Double Salary Budgets, Expand Stock Compensation: The firm and its rivals are faced with challenges filling job roles
• Microsoft’s AI-powered contact center service takes on AWS, Google
• Microsoft warns of potential escalation for Exchange server zero days
• Microsoft News Center

Company profiles & SWOT analysis

• MarketLine Company Profile
• MarketLine SWOT Analysis

Industry reports

• Canada Information Technology Report – Q1 2023 (Includes 5-year forecasts to 2026)
• Software in North America
• Software in Canada
• IBISWorld has the following reports: Software Publishing in Canada, Software Publishing in the US, Search Engines in the US

Trade magazines

• CIO Canada
• Consulting Magazine
• Computing Canada
• Network World

People

• Chris Barry, President, Microsoft Canada
• Canadian Leadership Team

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Last updated on January 19, 2023.