In today’s society many people are using the internet more and more to shop online, handle business transactions and surf the web for what interests them. Microsoft and Google are known to many people as internet giants. The two companies compete for business in the internet world by offering similar online business services. Microsoft also offers an array of computer products to consumers and businesses […]

Everybody thinks Apple is younger than Microsoft, but Apple was born in 1976, just one year after Microsoft corporation. They develop two different ways to produce the same product, Microsoft has developed a computer platform more popular than the Apple platform. Indeed, Microsoft Softwares came in the market as a reference, due to the easiest compatibility network. In the other hand, Apple increased on the […]

Microsoft provides various types of family and parenting benefits to help its employees balance their professional and personal life more effectively. Eight weeks of paid maternity leave is provided to its female employees. In addition, new mothers, fathers and adoptive parents may take up to four weeks of paid parental leave. Even they can apply for additional unpaid leave if required. The company also provides […]

As long as we use alphanumeric passwords, people will always try to safeguard personal data with codes like “123456” or “password.” But Microsoft is taking a stance against stupid passcodes by banning those it deems weak. Gathering data from 10 million-plus daily account attacks, Redmond maintains a regularly updated list of taboo passwords — “dynamically banned” codes that the company prevents customers from using. In place […]

With the use of Microsoft Outlook Express, it will be easier for business inclined individuals to stay on track one’s mail and the schedules for that matter.  The E-mail, for instance, plays a major role in bridging people together.  In the field of business, it may help individuals share documents and files 24 hours a day, seven days a week with Microsoft Outlook Express features. […]

“Technology creates opportunities for people and organizations to realize their full potential” is the thought driving Microsoft’s corporate citizenship program. With the enduring commitment to serve needs of communities worldwide Microsoft is playing the role of a responsible global citizen. Going far beyond its products and services it has collaborated with business partners, governments and non profit organizations around the globe to fulfil its commitment. […]

Introduction An organization needs implementation of strategy to happen on every level within the company structure in order to function.  Factors such as: flexibility, creativity, openness to use of technology and innovations, communication across the organization and talented employees are a must for competitive advantage (Porter & Millar 1985, p. 149).  This paper will serve as a competitive strategy analysis of Microsoft Corporation specifically and […]