Microsoft

Microsoft, an American multinational corporation, specializes in developing, manufacturing, licensing, supporting, and selling a wide range of software products and services. Its offerings include operating systems like Windows, productivity tools such as Microsoft Office, and cloud services through Microsoft Azure. Microsoft also produces hardware like Xbox gaming consoles, Surface devices, and PC accessories. Additionally, it provides business solutions through Microsoft Dynamics, enterprise services, and commercial cloud offerings. Microsoft operates globally, supporting startups through initiatives like Microsoft for Startups and Microsoft Accelerator, which offer mentorship, technical training, and access to markets and investors.

Lillian Barnard

CEO and Board Member

Abhilasha Bhargav-Spantzel

Partner Security Architect

Alexia Cambon

Senior Director, Research

Shinesa Cambric

Principal Product Manager

Puneet Chandok

Corporate Vice President of Microsoft India and South Asia

Roberto Croci

Managing Director, Microsoft for Startups MEA

Scott Guthrie

Executive Vice President, Cloud + AI Group

Rashida Hodge

VP, Azure Data and AI | Customer Success

Hsiao-Wuen Hon

Corporate Vice President

Philip Meyer

Partner Technology Strategist - Hosting and Cloud

Brandon Middaugh

Senior Director, Climate Innovation Fund

Arindam Mukherjee

Director - Azure Business, Microsoft India

Satya Nadella

CEO

Mohammed Saleh

Health Director

Brian Schultz

Director, Corporate Development

Theresa Sue

Microsoft Partner

Emilia Zarei

Founder and CEO

Past deals in Acquisition

Fungible

Acquisition in 2022
Fungible, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing hardware and software solutions for cloud data centers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, Fungible aims to enhance data movement through innovative technology. The company's core offering includes a low latency, high throughput, and highly programmable chip designed to optimize data flow in data centers. Additionally, Fungible provides full-stack infrastructure software that leverages standard components, protocols, and interfaces, focusing on improving the economics, security, and reliability of cloud data centers to meet evolving infrastructure demands. The founders of Fungible bring substantial experience from the networking, silicon, and software sectors, positioning the company to make a significant impact in the data center industry.

Miburo Solutions

Acquisition in 2022
Miburo is a cyber threat analysis and research company focused on detecting and responding to foreign information operations. It provides services aimed at protecting democracies and the integrity of the free information environment from harmful influences and extremism. Miburo offers a range of solutions, including analysis, consulting, training, and strategic responses to cyber threats. Through these services, the company enables its clients to effectively address emerging cyber-attacks and safeguard against malign influences.

Activision Blizzard

Acquisition in 2022
Activision Blizzard, Inc. is a leading interactive entertainment company that develops and distributes video game content and services across various platforms, including consoles, personal computers, and mobile devices. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the company operates through three main segments: Activision Publishing, Blizzard Entertainment, and King Digital Entertainment. Its diverse portfolio includes popular franchises such as Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Diablo, Hearthstone, Overwatch, and Candy Crush, collectively reaching over 400 million players in 190 countries. Activision Blizzard offers its products through multiple channels, including retail, digital distribution, and subscription services, while also maintaining the online gaming platform Battle.net. Beyond gaming, the company is involved in esports leagues and provides logistics and distribution services to third-party publishers. Established in 1979, Activision Blizzard was formed in 2008 through the merger of Activision and Blizzard, solidifying its position as one of the largest video game publishers globally.

Minit

Acquisition in 2022
Minit is a technology company specializing in process intelligence that empowers managers, analysts, and consultants to make informed, data-driven decisions. Its innovative software automates the analysis of business processes, offering features such as process discovery, mapping, and identification of improvement opportunities. By detecting bottlenecks and conducting thorough financial analyses, Minit enables organizations to enhance their operational efficiency, leading to potential improvements of up to 30%. The company's solutions cater to a diverse range of industries and have garnered recognition, including the BPM Next Innovation Award and the title of Slovak IT Product of the Year. As a spinoff from GRADIENT ECM, Minit aims to transform complex processes into transparent systems that provide actionable insights, helping companies discover new productivity-enhancing strategies and cost-saving opportunities. With a growing client base primarily in Europe and expanding globally, Minit is well-positioned in the rapidly evolving field of process mining.

Xandr

Acquisition in 2021
Xandr is an advertising company that operates a data-enabled technology platform aimed at creating a global marketplace for premium advertising. This platform focuses on optimizing return on investment for both advertisers and publishers, fostering an open marketplace that supports the open web worldwide. Xandr enables advertisers to effectively connect with their target audiences while providing publishers with tools to enhance their monetization efforts.

Two Hat

Acquisition in 2021
Two Hat Security Ltd., operating under the name Community Sift, is a Canadian company founded in 2012 that specializes in developing risk-based chat filter and moderation software. Based in Kelowna, Two Hat's AI-powered platform processes and categorizes over 30 billion interactions monthly, including messages, usernames, images, and videos, in real-time. The company focuses on mitigating online harms such as cyberbullying, abuse, hate speech, violent threats, and child exploitation, empowering clients across various social networks to maintain safe user environments. Community Sift offers a comprehensive content moderation solution that includes data analysis, escalation of concerning content, and customizable workflows. Additionally, Two Hat provides Sift Ninja, a streamlined profanity filter designed for startups and smaller platforms, which automatically detects and removes offensive content. Through its innovative software, Two Hat aims to create healthier online communities by enabling users to manage content based on their individual tolerance levels.

Clear Software

Acquisition in 2021
Clear Software, LLC is focused on simplifying and streamlining employee interactions with enterprise software, particularly SAP solutions. Founded in 2012 and based in Zionsville, Indiana, the company offers solutions such as ClearUI, a web application that integrates multiple SAP business processes into a single interface, enhancing daily workflows. Additionally, ClearXL is an Excel-based tool that facilitates data uploads to SAP. Clear Software's intelligent automation platform extends technology investments by enabling organizations to optimize core business processes across various applications, including SAP, OracleEBS, and Salesforce. The platform supports automation of tasks ranging from simple actions to complex, end-to-end processes, ultimately helping clients reduce errors and improve operational efficiency.

Ally.io (Acquired)

Acquisition in 2021
Ally.io is a strategic goal-planning and execution management software helping businesses execute strategies and reach their goals. It enables businesses to shift from traditional, disjointed planning and execution to a modern, OKR-based framework that drives strong alignment, agility, transparency and empowers the workforce. The Ally.io solution makes it easy to adopt OKRs as a seamless part of the users' daily workflow. The platform has built-in OKR best practices and provides seamless integration to several enterprise systems including Slack, Salesforce, Jira, Smartsheet, Asana, and ZenDesk. Ally’s comprehensive professional services offer continuous support, dedicated training, and coaching to ensure best-practices for implementation and successful change management. Vetri Vellore launched the company in 2018 in Bellevue, Washington.

TakeLessons

Acquisition in 2021
TakeLessons operates as a marketplace that connects students with qualified instructors across a broad range of subjects, including music, languages, wellness, and the arts. The platform is designed to accommodate different teaching and learning styles, facilitating both online and local classes. Instructors benefit from tools that simplify marketing and streamline business operations, offering integrated scheduling, billing, payment, and communication features that function effectively on both desktop and mobile devices. By bringing together a diverse community of educators and learners, TakeLessons aims to enhance the educational experience and optimize learning outcomes for users.

Clipchamp

Acquisition in 2021
Clipchamp Pty Ltd operates an online video editing platform that provides users with a variety of tools for creating and editing video content. Founded in 2012 and based in Fortitude Valley, Australia, the platform offers features such as video editing, compression, conversion, and webcam recording. Users can access professional editing capabilities, including cropping, resizing, and adding special effects like transitions and motion titles. Clipchamp also boasts a substantial stock library with approximately 800,000 assets, along with numerous customizable video templates. The platform is designed to cater to a diverse audience, facilitating the creation of videos for social media advertisements, corporate presentations, and personal storytelling.

Peer5

Acquisition in 2021
Peer5, Inc. operates a peer-to-peer content delivery network that enhances the efficiency of video streaming worldwide. By utilizing WebRTC technology, the company creates a decentralized mesh network, allowing users to load video content from one another. This innovative approach addresses the challenges faced by traditional content delivery networks (CDNs) that struggle with high-definition and 4K video streams, particularly during peak demand. Many content publishers often resort to increasing server capacity to meet viewer demand, which is both costly and inefficient. Peer5's solution not only reduces bandwidth usage for content providers but also improves the viewing experience by minimizing re-buffering. Founded in 2011, Peer5 is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional location in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Suplari

Acquisition in 2021
Suplari, Inc. is a Seattle-based company established in 2016 that focuses on enhancing financial performance and spend accountability for enterprise procurement and finance. By leveraging machine learning, Suplari develops a cloud-based supplier management system that aggregates data from various internal sources, such as contracts, invoices, and usage data. This integration allows for a comprehensive view of suppliers and spending, enabling organizations to proactively manage supplier risk and optimize procurement processes. Suplari’s solutions aim to improve operational intelligence and effectiveness, facilitating better investment in growth and innovation.

CloudKnox Security

Acquisition in 2021
CloudKnox Security Inc. is a cloud security software company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in a multi-cloud permissions management platform that offers comprehensive visibility and automated management of permissions for cloud infrastructure resources and identities. The platform utilizes patented Activity-Based Authorization technology to continuously monitor and assess risks associated with user activities. It detects and remediates over-permissioned identities, whether human or machine, ensuring that only necessary permissions are granted. Additionally, the software provides insights for tracking risks and allows for the restriction of activities by suspicious users, as well as the creation and editing of reports.

RiskIQ

Acquisition in 2021
RiskIQ, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in developing cloud-based Software-as-a-Service solutions aimed at helping organizations detect and respond to various online security threats, including phishing, fraud, and malware. Its flagship product, RiskIQ Illuminate, allows organizations to map and monitor their digital attack surface, facilitating the understanding and mitigation of vulnerabilities. Additional offerings include RiskIQ PassiveTotal, which connects internal data to external threat indicators, and RiskIQ Digital Footprint, designed to visualize and protect the attack surface. The company also provides RiskIQ Executive Guardian, which tracks potential threats to company executives, and RiskIQ SIS, a data set that identifies cyber threats. RiskIQ’s products support a range of applications, including compliance, incident response, and brand protection, serving diverse industries such as finance, healthcare, and technology. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, RiskIQ also has offices in Lenexa, Kansas, and London, United Kingdom.

Refirm Labs

Acquisition in 2021
ReFirm Labs, Inc. specializes in cybersecurity solutions aimed at identifying threats within the firmware of connected devices. The company offers a range of tools, including Binwalk, an open-source firmware extraction tool, and a cloud-based firmware extraction product. Its flagship Centrifuge Platform automates the vetting and validation of firmware, enabling the detection and mitigation of security flaws in Internet of Things (IoT) devices and other connected systems. ReFirm Labs also provides various services, such as firmware analysis, vulnerability disclosure, and remediation, as well as training programs for effective device security management. Founded in 2017 and based in Fulton, Maryland, the company is recognized as a leader in IoT security, leveraging its extensive experience in securing devices for sensitive applications to help organizations proactively manage cyber risks associated with their products.

Kinvolk

Acquisition in 2021
Kinvolk is a Berlin-based company specializing in open-source cloud-native infrastructure technology. The firm is recognized for its expertise across all layers of the cloud-native stack, including Kubernetes and container runtimes, as well as the Linux kernel. Kinvolk provides a range of services to assist clients in deploying their products, which includes initial deployment, security reviews, soundness assessments, training, and troubleshooting. By leveraging open-source technologies, Kinvolk helps its clients effectively bring their products to market while ensuring robust and secure infrastructure solutions.

Nuance Communications

Acquisition in 2021
Nuance Communications, Inc. specializes in conversational and cognitive artificial intelligence solutions that enhance everyday work and life by amplifying human intelligence. The company provides a range of technologies that understand, analyze, and respond to user inputs, thereby increasing productivity and security. Its Healthcare segment focuses on improving clinical documentation and patient record management through innovations like cloud-based speech solutions and voice-enabled applications. In the Enterprise segment, Nuance delivers automated customer engagement solutions utilizing speech and natural language understanding across various channels, including voice, mobile, web, and messaging. The company also offers services such as voicemail transcription. With a diverse clientele in sectors such as healthcare, financial services, telecommunications, government, and retail, Nuance Communications has established itself as a leader in the field, leveraging decades of expertise in AI and customer engagement. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company was formerly known as ScanSoft, Inc. before rebranding in 2005.

The Marsden Group

Acquisition in 2021
The Marsden Group is a global technology company with a focus on infrastructure and industrial manufacturing. Their focus, listing harsh and asset-critical environments like offshore drills, industrial plants, and auto manufacturers.

Smash.gg

Acquisition in 2020
The Company provides software to improve the Smash experience for streamers, players, tournament attendees, and spectators (collectively, “General Users”) and for registered users who are tournament organizers (“Tournament Organizers”). The Company provides a platform for enabling connections between General Users and Tournament Organizers and for the collection of payments with respect to the sale of tickets, registrations, merchandise, and services for, and the solicitation of donations with respect to, events registered on the Site from General Users.

ZeniMax Media

Acquisition in 2020
ZeniMax Media is a media company based in Rockville, Maryland, specializing in the development and publication of interactive entertainment content. The company boasts a strong team of world-class game developers, artists, designers, and programmers, as well as experienced executives and talent drawn from traditional media. ZeniMax Media focuses on creating gaming software for consoles, personal computers, and handheld devices, positioning itself as a significant player in the interactive entertainment industry.

Orions Systems

Acquisition in 2020
Orions Systems specializes in artificial intelligence-driven video analysis, focusing on enhancing the management of unstructured data in machine learning systems. The company has developed a platform that employs semantic design data to create ontological structures, moving beyond traditional taxonomy approaches. This innovative method allows clients to transform video data, integrated with sensor information, into actionable business and operational intelligence in real-time. The team at Orions Systems boasts a rich history in digital video innovations, contributing to key developments such as the H.264 standard and the early streaming protocols that powered the internet's first video players, along with co-founding the Microsoft Windows Media group.

ADRM Software

Acquisition in 2020
ADRM Software, Inc. specializes in developing large-scale, industry-specific data models that enable organizations to effectively implement best-practice information architecture to address their unique business challenges. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Cheyenne, Wyoming, the company provides tailored data applications that serve as blueprints for various initiatives, including digital transformation, data governance, and analytics. By offering structured frameworks, ADRM Software helps businesses streamline their operations and reduce risks associated with data management and integration. As of June 2020, ADRM Software operates as a subsidiary of Microsoft Azure.

Softomotive

Acquisition in 2020
Softomotive Ltd specializes in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) software solutions, catering to a diverse range of industries including finance, accounting, insurance, telecommunications, call centers, banking, and healthcare. Established in 2005 and headquartered in London, the company has gained recognition as a leading provider of RPA technology, serving over 7,000 organizations globally. Softomotive offers both attended and unattended automation solutions through its flagship products, WinAutomation and ProcessRobot. WinAutomation is acclaimed as a top desktop automation tool, facilitating the creation of software robots on a Windows platform, while ProcessRobot serves as a comprehensive enterprise RPA platform, featuring robust security and integration with advanced AI technologies. As of May 2020, Softomotive operates as a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation, enhancing its capability to deliver reliable and scalable automation solutions that drive significant business transformation.

Metaswitch Networks

Acquisition in 2020
Metaswitch Networks Ltd. is a prominent provider of communications software solutions, specializing in the transition of networks to open, next-generation architectures. Established in 1981 and headquartered in Enfield, United Kingdom, with additional offices across major global cities, the company delivers a range of products, including 5G core solutions, protocol stacks for original equipment manufacturers, and various communication services such as VoIP, voice interconnect, and cloud network virtualization. Metaswitch's offerings also include MaX by Metaswitch, a product suite that enhances collaboration features for mobile network operators, allowing them to deliver comprehensive services to both businesses and consumers. Furthermore, the company provides professional services, technical support, and training to optimize the deployment and management of its solutions. Its reliable, scalable systems are utilized by numerous network operators globally and are integral to many leading communications equipment manufacturers.

CyberX

Acquisition in 2020
Funded by Norwest Venture Partners, Qualcomm Ventures and other leading venture firms, CyberX delivers the only cybersecurity platform built by blue-team experts with a track record of defending critical national infrastructure. That difference is the foundation for the most widely deployed platform for continuously reducing IoT/OT risk and preventing costly outages, safety and environmental incidents, theft of intellectual property, and operational inefficiencies. For more information, visit CyberX.io or follow @CyberX_Labs.

Affirmed Networks

Acquisition in 2020
Affirmed Networks, Inc. specializes in mobile content cloud solutions, offering a range of services aimed at enhancing mobile data networks for customers globally. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, the company provides virtualization and network functions that include a cloud-based virtual mobile network, service creation tools, and critical data communication services for the telecommunications sector. Its key offerings include the Affirmed Service Automation Platform, which helps mobile operators reduce time-to-market and operational costs for new services, as well as the Affirmed UnityCloud 5G core, a cloud-native solution designed to facilitate the deployment of 5G networks. By integrating advanced technologies like network slicing and optimized IoT access, Affirmed Networks enables communication service providers to scale efficiently while minimizing capital and operational expenditures associated with complex network infrastructures.

Mover

Acquisition in 2019
Mover Inc. specializes in developing solutions for backing up, copying, and migrating files between cloud storage services. Founded in 2012 and based in Edmonton, Canada, the company primarily targets medium to large businesses, simplifying the process of transferring data to the cloud. Mover's platform includes numerous connectors that facilitate scheduling and automating migrations, along with a powerful migration manager that provides detailed logs. This enables businesses to seamlessly change cloud-storage providers or back up their websites and files with minimal user anxiety. Mover operates as a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation, enhancing its capabilities in cloud migration and backup services.

Movere

Acquisition in 2019
Movere is a SaaS provider that specializes in cloud migration planning and the continuous optimization of IT environments. The platform delivers comprehensive data and insights, allowing enterprises to visualize and manage their entire IT infrastructure within a single day. This capability enhances business intelligence and provides organizations with the confidence to maintain control over their environments, irrespective of the platform, application, or geographical location. Movere's solution assists IT administrators in understanding the usage of data center tools, enabling them to identify optimal strategies for transitioning to the public cloud. Founded in 2008 and based in Bellevue, Washington, Movere offers a wide range of services that encompass discovery, assessment, migration, and optimization, catering to the evolving needs of businesses as they undergo digital transformation.

JClarity

Acquisition in 2019
jClarity Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in software performance analytics and tuning for Java applications. Founded in 2012 and now a subsidiary of Microsoft, jClarity offers lightweight and intelligent performance analysis and monitoring tools designed for Java and JVM applications. Utilizing machine learning, their solutions are aimed at significantly reducing the time required to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks. The tools are adaptable to both cloud and on-premises environments, making them suitable for horizontally scaling architectures and resource-constrained systems. jClarity's offerings include self-updating Daemons and a user-friendly browser-based interface, ensuring minimal impact on system resources. Additionally, the company played a key role in the development and commercial support of AdoptOpenJDK, which is recognized as one of the most popular distributions of OpenJDK.

PromoteIQ

Acquisition in 2019
PromoteIQ is a company that specializes in automating vendor marketing for e-commerce. Its platform is designed to enhance marketing efficiency by providing significant revenue gains for retailers compared to traditional advertising networks. By focusing on marketing automation systems tailored for digital advertisers, PromoteIQ allows retailers to maintain independence and explore innovative marketing strategies. This enables them to deliver superior product marketing for their vendors while maximizing monetization opportunities.

BlueTalon

Acquisition in 2019
BlueTalon, Inc. specializes in data collaboration and unification technologies, offering solutions that enhance data-centric security for big data environments. The company's key products include the Control Your Data solution, the BlueTalon Virtual Database, and the BlueTalon Policy Engine, which collectively facilitate secure access and management of data across various platforms, including Hadoop, Spark, and SQL-based systems. These tools enable organizations to enforce precise user access controls, ensuring compliance and reducing security risks. BlueTalon's services allow users to access corporate data seamlessly across different departments and locations without the need for extensive modifications to existing databases or applications. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, BlueTalon has gained recognition for its innovative approach to data security, earning accolades such as being named a Gartner Cool Vendor in 2016. As of 2019, BlueTalon operates as a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation, serving a wide range of clients, including Fortune 100 companies, that seek to enhance their visibility and control over sensitive data.

Express Logic

Acquisition in 2019
Express Logic, Inc. specializes in developing real-time operating systems (RTOS) and middleware products for embedded applications. Its flagship product, ThreadX, is designed for deeply embedded systems, complemented by other offerings such as FileX, a file system compatible with MS-DOS, and NetX, which implements TCP/IP protocol standards. The company also provides USBX, a USB stack for various devices, TraceX for system event analysis, StackX to prevent stack overflow, and ViewX for real-time performance monitoring in IoT systems. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in San Diego, California, Express Logic serves a diverse clientele across consumer, medical, industrial, automotive, networking, and military/aerospace sectors. With a strong commitment to simplicity and quality, the company has achieved over 5.4 billion deployments, reflecting its dedication to enhancing embedded IoT development. As of April 2019, Express Logic operates as a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation, further expanding its resources and market reach.

DataSense

Acquisition in 2019
DataSense, ed tech providers can pursue complex opportunities with the ability to proactively address integration requests and confidently implement fully-integrated data solutions for districts.

Citus Data

Acquisition in 2019
Citus Data, Inc. specializes in developing and distributing database products that enhance PostgreSQL to support real-time applications. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Istanbul, the company offers a platform that simplifies sharding, allowing businesses to efficiently manage large datasets by partitioning them for faster access and analysis. Its flagship product, CitusDB, combines powerful parallel processing capabilities with the expressiveness of PostgreSQL, including support for JSON data. This extensible distributed database serves various industries such as e-commerce, retail, security, advertising technology, and mobile analytics, enabling organizations to effectively handle and analyze billions of events in real-time. Citus Data operates as a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation.

FSLogix

Acquisition in 2018
FSLogix, Inc. specializes in providing solutions that enhance enterprise virtual workspaces by minimizing the hardware, time, and labor needed to support cloud and virtual desktops. The company offers a suite of products, including FSLogix Apps, which help virtual desktop administrators streamline the management of applications and optimize licensing costs while reducing the complexity of Windows Gold images. Key features include profile containers that address performance issues for cloud-hosted applications, particularly with Office 365, as well as app masking and Java redirection capabilities. Founded in 2012 and based in Suwanee, Georgia, FSLogix operates additional offices in Salt Lake City, Denver, and Boston, as well as international locations in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. The company has established strategic partnerships with major industry players, including Citrix and Microsoft, and operates as a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation.

Xoxco

Acquisition in 2018
Xoxco, Inc. is a software product design and development studio based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2008 by Ben Brown and Katie Spence. The company specializes in creating websites, applications, APIs, and workflow tools, offering a range of consulting services that include product design, strategy workshops, and feasibility studies. Xoxco provides comprehensive design services for web and mobile software, focusing on user experience and responsive design. Additionally, the company is involved in back-end and front-end development, prototyping, and the customization and integration of third-party tools, along with launch support services. Xoxco also offers Howdy, a custom tool designed for building bots and integrating chat and voice functionalities, alongside various support services, workshops, and custom licensing options.

Obsidian Entertainment

Acquisition in 2018
Obsidian Entertainment is an American video game development studio based in Irvine, California, founded in 2003. The company specializes in creating role-playing games for personal computers, focusing on delivering engaging and interactive gaming experiences. By developing software for various gaming platforms, Obsidian aims to enhance users' leisure time through immersive gameplay.

InXile Entertainment

Acquisition in 2018
inXile Entertainment is a video game development company established in 2002 by industry veteran Brian Fargo. The company focuses on creating engaging role-playing and personality-driven games for various platforms, including home consoles, computers, and mobile devices. With a team of talented professionals from the software industry, inXile aims to deliver high-quality gaming experiences that resonate with players. The studio is known for its commitment to innovation and craftsmanship in game design, making it a notable presence in the gaming industry.

Lobe

Acquisition in 2018
Lobe is a company that provides a visual platform for building custom deep learning models without the need for coding. Its tool simplifies the process of creating AI models, allowing users to quickly train and deploy these models directly into applications. By using a straightforward and intuitive interface, Lobe enables individuals from various backgrounds to engage with deep learning technology, fostering innovation in intelligent products and experiences. The platform supports fast cloud training and facilitates the integration of trained models, making it accessible for users to create AI-driven solutions effortlessly.

PaperVault

Acquisition in 2018
PaperVault is the innovative platform that turns invoices into digital information.

Bonsai

Acquisition in 2018
Bonsai offers an AI platform that empowers enterprises to build and deploy intelligent systems. By completely automating the management of complex machine learning libraries and algorithms, Bonsai enables enterprises to program AI models that improve system control and enhance real-time decision support. Businesses use these models today to increase automation and improve operational efficiency of industrial systems including robotics, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, energy and utilities. Based in Berkeley, CA, Bonsai is backed by leading investors including NEA, Microsoft Ventures, ABB, Samsung NEXT and Siemens.

FlipGrid

Acquisition in 2018
Flipgrid, Inc. is a video-based discussion platform that allows users to record, share, and view short video demonstrations. Founded in 2014 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Flipgrid serves a wide array of sectors, including education, religious organizations, businesses, and community groups. The platform is utilized in over 40,000 classrooms and organizations across 115 countries, promoting active and social learning. Flipgrid also offers mobile applications for iPad, Android, and iPhone, enhancing accessibility for users. In 2018, Flipgrid became a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation, further expanding its reach and capabilities in the global market.

Compulsion Games

Acquisition in 2018
Compulsion Games Inc. is a video game development company based in Montreal, Canada, founded in 2009. Known for its distinctive titles such as Contrast and We Happy Few, the company focuses on creating engaging and innovative gaming experiences. With a team of approximately 40 employees, Compulsion Games operates out of a repurposed gramophone factory and emphasizes craftsmanship in its game development process. The studio aims to produce games that are not only enjoyable but also explore unique concepts and ideas. As of June 2018, Compulsion Games functions as a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation, further enhancing its ability to reach a wider audience.

Undead Labs

Acquisition in 2018
Undead Labs LLC is a video game developer located in Seattle, Washington, and was founded in 2009. As a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation, the studio is dedicated to innovating online gaming experiences, primarily focusing on the zombie-survival genre. Undead Labs gained recognition with the release of its first title, State of Decay, in June 2013, which was well-received by both players and critics. Following this success, the company announced State of Decay 2 in June 2016. The studio continues to develop games for Xbox and PC, aiming to provide gamers with engaging and adventurous experiences.

Ninja Theory

Acquisition in 2018
Ninja Theory Ltd., established in 2004 by four partners including Nina Kristensen and Tameem Antoniades, is a video game development studio based in London, United Kingdom. The company specializes in designing, developing, and publishing video games for various platforms, including game consoles, personal computers, and mobile devices. Ninja Theory is committed to achieving high production values and is known for its innovative approach, continually pushing the boundaries of technology, art, and design to create engaging gaming experiences.

Playground Games

Acquisition in 2018
Playground Games is an independent game development studio founded in 2010 by experienced developers in the UK gaming industry. The studio is known for creating genre-defining video games aimed at a global audience, with the award-winning Forza Horizon series being one of its most notable achievements. Playground Games has also developed various expansions for this series, including titles like Hot Wheels, Blizzard Mountain, and Porsche. Through its innovative approach and commitment to quality, the studio enables players worldwide to enjoy engaging and entertaining gaming experiences.

GitHub

Acquisition in 2018
GitHub is a software development platform that provides code hosting services for both open-source and private projects. It enables developers to store and share code repositories with various stakeholders, including colleagues and the public. The platform features collaboration tools such as version control, task management, issue tracking, and feature requests, which facilitate teamwork and enhance productivity. GitHub supports developers in overcoming challenges, advancing ideas, and fostering a learning environment within teams.

Semantic Machines

Acquisition in 2018
Semantic Machines, Inc. is focused on developing advanced artificial intelligence technology to enhance human-computer interaction through conversational computing. The company specializes in creating conversational interfaces that enable computers to understand and engage in dialogue with users across various platforms, including speech and text. Their technology encompasses a Conversation Engine for fluid discourse, neural networks for semantic analysis and dialogue management, and speech recognition and synthesis capabilities. Additionally, Semantic Machines employs reinforcement learning to improve system performance over time by learning from user interactions. The company aims to transform customer experiences and reduce costs in sectors such as customer service and home automation. Based in Newton, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Berkeley and Boston, Semantic Machines operates as a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation.

Chalkup

Acquisition in 2018
Chalkup, LLC is an educational technology company that develops a learning management and collaboration platform aimed at enhancing communication and organization within classrooms. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, Chalkup serves as a comprehensive solution for students, teachers, parents, and administrators. The platform simplifies tasks such as assigning and grading homework, studying collaboratively, and sharing educational resources. It allows users to integrate Google Drive for document management, utilize messaging tools for peer communication, create customized to-do lists, participate in class discussions, and manage deadlines and events through course calendars. By fostering a connected and organized learning environment, Chalkup enhances the educational experience and promotes engagement among all stakeholders. As of February 2018, Chalkup operates as a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation.

PlayFab

Acquisition in 2018
PlayFab, Inc. is a cloud-based platform that provides a comprehensive suite of backend services for online game development and management. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Seattle, with an additional office in Berlin, the company specializes in delivering real-time tools and services for LiveOps, including multiplayer game management, in-game commerce, and analytics. PlayFab supports various game types, enabling developers to create and manage multiplayer experiences, VR content, and social games. Its offerings include profile management, matchmaking, leaderboards, and virtual currency systems, all designed to streamline game operations without requiring extensive coding. The platform caters to a wide range of developers, from independent studios to large publishers, with flexible pricing plans that accommodate different business needs. As a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation, PlayFab continues to innovate in the gaming industry by empowering developers with state-of-the-art technology and support.

Avere Systems

Acquisition in 2018
Avere Systems, Inc. specializes in cloud file storage infrastructure, providing solutions that enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of data storage for enterprises. The company offers a range of products, including Virtual FXT Edge filers, CloudFusion, and FXT Edge Filers, which optimize network-attached storage (NAS) and facilitate cloud integration. Avere's storage management software, such as FlashMove and FlashMirror, assists with data migration and protection, while their cloud enablement solutions address various storage needs, including private object storage and NAS optimization. With a commitment to transforming the economics of data storage, Avere empowers organizations across diverse industries, including government, finance, media, life sciences, and energy, to manage their data with greater flexibility and security. Founded in 2008 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Avere Systems operates as a subsidiary of Microsoft Azure and maintains data centers worldwide.

Swing Technologies

Acquisition in 2017
Swing exited to Microsoft in 2017. It was recognized in the same year by Entrepreneur magazine's Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America awards. Swing’s mission was to reimagine the photograph and the Polaroid brand. Its debut app, SWNG, launched in 2016 through a unique partnership with Polaroid, allows users to create interactive ‘living photos’. The result is a new visual medium to stand alongside photos and videos. SWNG has been featured by Apple as the top featured product on the App Store, and in Apple retail stores across the world. Apple described Swing's impact on the Polaroid brand in 2016: "Like a photogenic phoenix, Polaroid has risen again. This time around, they’ve ditched physical photos in favor of something a bit like GIFs: playable, rewindable, moving pics. With a swipe or a tilt of your hand, these pictures come to life. It’s hard to explain and irrestibily captivating. Plus, we absolutely adore the authentic old-school feel. After all, it’s Polaroid." Following this digital transformation and relaunch, the Polaroid brand was acquired in 2017. Swing has developed a range of imaging technology across software and hardware, with senior employees recruited from Apple, Instagram and beyond. Based in San Francisco and New York, Swing is backed by top tier investors and individuals including Twitter Co-Founder Biz Stone.

AltspaceVR

Acquisition in 2017
AltspaceVR, Inc. is a social virtual reality software company founded in 2013 and based in Redwood City, California. The company focuses on creating a communication platform that allows users to connect and share experiences in a natural and engaging manner. Its platform supports a wide range of activities, including gaming, streaming content, attending live events, and business collaboration, all within immersive virtual environments. By integrating two-dimensional web content into shared virtual spaces, AltspaceVR extends the web to facilitate fully holographic experiences, enabling users to interact and form real connections with others globally. In 2017, AltspaceVR became a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation, further enhancing its capabilities and reach in the virtual reality space.

Cycle Computing

Acquisition in 2017
Cycle Computing LLC specializes in developing software tools and solutions for high-performance computing and data management. Founded in 2005 and based in Stamford, Connecticut, the company offers a range of products, including CycleServer for grid management and CycleCloud, a cloud orchestration platform designed to facilitate the deployment and management of computing resources across various environments. Additionally, it provides Grill for CycleServer, a comprehensive monitoring solution. Cycle Computing serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, small and medium-sized businesses, government research entities, and academic institutions, both domestically and internationally. Its offerings are utilized across several industries, such as finance, defense, energy, and pharmaceuticals, and are available as licensed software or as a service. As of August 2017, Cycle Computing operates as a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation.

Cloudyn Software

Acquisition in 2017
Cloudyn Software Ltd. specializes in developing technologies for optimizing cloud computing resource usage. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, the company offers a multi-cloud business management solution that enables enterprises to make data-driven decisions regarding their cloud strategies. Its flagship product includes the Cloudyn Reserved Instance Calculator, which provides analysis, real-time alerts, and optimization recommendations for various cloud consumption needs such as web hosting and data processing. The platform delivers real-time visibility into consumption, cost, and performance across multiple cloud environments, allowing enterprises, resellers, integrators, and managed service providers to effectively manage and optimize their cloud deployments. As of July 2017, Cloudyn operates as a subsidiary of Microsoft Israel Research and Development.

Hexadite

Acquisition in 2017
Hexadite Ltd. is a cybersecurity firm based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in automated incident response solutions. Founded in 2014 and now a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation, Hexadite develops the Hexadite Automated Incident Response Solution, which allows organizations to efficiently investigate and resolve cyber incidents. This platform connects to existing security detection systems, utilizing artificial intelligence to autonomously analyze every cyber-alert and mitigate breaches in seconds. By automating the investigation process, Hexadite enhances an organization's ability to uncover hidden threats, reduce operational costs, and strengthen overall security, ultimately transforming how cyber incident response is conducted.

Intentional Software

Acquisition in 2017
Intentional Software Corporation’s mission is to make the world’s knowledge more accessible and useful. They are creating the next generation of knowledge work by combining knowledge processing with group productivity. Their focus is to improve productivity and accelerate innovation by empowering knowledge workers to work more effectively with software programmers.

Deis.com

Acquisition in 2017
Deis Workflow is an open source PaaS that makes it easy to deploy and manage applications on your own servers. Workflow builds upon Kubernetes and Docker to provide a lightweight PaaS with a Heroku-inspired workflow.

Open Build Service

Acquisition in 2017
The Open Build Service (OBS) is a generic system to build and distribute binary packages from sources in an automatic, consistent and reproducible way. Open Build Service can release packages as well as updates, add-ons, appliances and entire distributions for a wide range of operating systems and hardware architectures.

Donya Labs

Acquisition in 2017
Donya Labs AB, headquartered in Linkoping, Sweden, specializes in developing automatic 3D data optimization solutions for professional game developers. Founded in 2006, the company is known for its flagship product, Simplygon, which automates the optimization of 3D assets across various platforms, including PC, consoles, tablets, smartphones, and virtual and augmented reality environments. Simplygon is utilized not only in the gaming industry but also by companies involved in animation, computer-aided design (CAD), and film, catering to clients both in Sweden and internationally. As of 2017, Donya Labs operates as a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation.

Maluuba

Acquisition in 2017
Maluuba Inc is a company based in Waterloo, Canada, that specializes in designing and delivering deep learning applications for natural language processing. Founded in 2011, Maluuba focuses on enhancing machine capabilities to read and understand language similarly to the human brain through advanced deep learning algorithms and reinforcement learning techniques. Its applications facilitate various tasks, such as searching for weather, events, and stores, as well as organizing alarms and calendars. The company aims to advance machine understanding and decision-making through its technology, which emphasizes machine reading comprehension, dialogue understanding, and human-like intelligence traits such as memory and common-sense reasoning. As of early 2017, Maluuba operates as a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation and collaborates with leading organizations across diverse sectors including communications, technology, and automotive.

Genee

Acquisition in 2016
Genee is a powerful virtual scheduling assistant based on artificial intelligence. Genee can coordinate the best times to meet between people and track responses. Genee is also a powerful reminder service that works as a Facebook Messenger bot, communicating and reminding you over Facebook Messenger.

Mixer

Acquisition in 2016
Mixer, formerly known as Beam, is a live streaming platform that focuses on creating interactive experiences for gamers. It enables viewers to actively participate in the gameplay rather than passively watching. Through Mixer, audiences can influence game dynamics by striking lightning, generating terrain, creating quests, and selecting weapons, effectively becoming part of the game world. This innovative approach fosters deeper engagement between streamers and their viewers, connecting gaming communities through truly interactive live streams.

Code Connect

Acquisition in 2016
Code Connect is a plug-in for Microsoft Visual Studio designed to enhance the software development experience by providing dynamic visualizations of program control flow as developers write code. This tool clarifies the dependencies between functions, allowing developers to better understand the flow of their code, which is especially beneficial when managing large and complex systems. By integrating seamlessly with Visual Studio, Code Connect enables programmers to maintain the advantages of their familiar integrated development environment while improving project clarity and reducing issues.

Wand Labs

Acquisition in 2016
Wand Labs, Inc. is a technology company based in Foster City, California, that focuses on developing a mobile application for sharing various types of media. Established in 2013, the application enables users to share music, videos, contacts, and other files with friends through an intuitive, chat-like interface. This platform aims to enhance social interaction by allowing users to easily connect and share content with one another.

LinkedIn

Acquisition in 2016
LinkedIn is a global business-to-business platform that facilitates professional networking and career development. It connects professionals worldwide, offering solutions for talent acquisition, marketing, and sales, along with premium subscriptions. The company's diversified revenue model supports both individuals and businesses in achieving their professional goals.

Solair

Acquisition in 2016
Solair is an Italian company specializing in Internet of Things (IoT) services tailored for various industries, including manufacturing, retail, food and beverage, and transportation. The company provides a comprehensive platform that enables the creation and management of IoT applications, featuring a suite of seven software modules. These modules assist businesses in document management, automating and optimizing supplier reorders for consumable products, managing product life cycles and spare parts inventories, and facilitating both preventive and dynamic maintenance management. Through its innovative solutions, Solair aims to enhance operational efficiency and streamline processes for its clients across diverse sectors.

Xamarin

Acquisition in 2016
Xamarin is a company that specializes in providing development tools for building and testing native mobile applications. Its core offering includes a cross-platform development software that enables developers to create fully native applications for iOS, Android, and Windows Phone, allowing for significant code sharing across platforms. Xamarin aims to simplify the mobile application creation process by allowing businesses to leverage their existing skills, teams, and tools to deliver high-quality applications efficiently. With a user base of over 700,000 developers, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies, Xamarin is recognized as a leader in enterprise mobile development. Its products facilitate the rapid development of mission-critical consumer and enterprise applications, making it a valuable resource for organizations looking to enhance their mobile presence.

Groove (dba Zikera)

Acquisition in 2016
Zikera Inc. is a Montreal-based company founded in 2009 that specializes in developing a mobile music player application aimed at enhancing the listening experience for music fans. The company's core offering is a taste-learning algorithm that tracks user preferences to create personalized playlists, ensuring that users receive a tailored selection of music based on their individual tastes. The Groove app, which leverages this machine-learning technology, has gained significant popularity, amassing over 1.5 million downloads in the Apple App Store. Zikera's mission focuses on reengaging fans with their favorite music through innovative and personalized listening experiences.

SwiftKey

Acquisition in 2016
SwiftKey, established in 2008 by Ben Medlock and Jon Reynolds, is a London-based technology company specializing in advanced keyboard software for smartphones. It enhances user interaction by employing artificial intelligence to learn from each user's typing patterns, providing personalized autocorrection and word prediction in over 80 languages. The SwiftKey Keyboard for Android offers a fast, intuitive, and customizable typing experience, adapting to individual writing styles for improved accuracy and efficiency.

MinecraftEdu

Acquisition in 2016
MinecraftEdu is an educational software developed through a collaboration of educators and programmers from the United States and Finland, with support from Mojang AB, the creators of Minecraft. Designed specifically for classroom use, MinecraftEdu is utilized in over 40 countries to teach a variety of subjects across different age groups. The platform features robust classroom management tools and curricular support, allowing teachers to easily set up customized educational content. It includes a library of pre-made lesson worlds and integrated world-building tools, enabling educators to create tailored learning environments. By engaging students with a game that they already enjoy, MinecraftEdu promotes critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity in a safe, game-based learning environment.

Event Zero

Acquisition in 2016
Event Zero Pty Ltd, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Eight Mile Plains, Australia, specializes in online content management and software solutions aimed at enhancing IT service operations. The company offers a platform that encompasses data management, business consulting, and interactive article publishing, along with conferencing services. As an independent software vendor, Event Zero focuses on providing products that deliver insights and intelligence, particularly for Microsoft Lync unified communications and green IT initiatives. In 2016, Event Zero became a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation, further enhancing its capabilities within the technology sector.

Talko

Acquisition in 2015
Talko develops software and services aimed at enhancing mobile communication and social productivity. The company focuses on creating innovative applications that leverage cloud-connected mobile devices to improve communication and facilitate social interactions. Currently, Talko is in the pre-release phase of product development, working on tools designed to support new usage scenarios in the mobile communications landscape.

Metanautix

Acquisition in 2015
Metanautix is a provider of big data analytics software designed to assist large enterprises in managing and analyzing vast amounts of data. The company focuses on integrating the data supply chain, enabling organizations to transform their information assets into informed decisions and innovative products. By offering advanced analytics systems, Metanautix helps businesses navigate complex data environments, ultimately enhancing their operational efficiency and decision-making capabilities.

Secure Islands Technologies

Acquisition in 2015
Secure Islands Technologies specializes in developing advanced Information Protection and Control (IPC) solutions designed for enterprises operating in a borderless environment. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Israel, the company provides policy-driven classification and protection for unstructured data, helping organizations transition from traditional perimeter defenses to a more comprehensive approach to information security. Secure Islands addresses critical challenges faced by enterprises, such as identifying which sensitive data requires protection and managing access rights effectively. Their powerful, classification-based solutions facilitate real-time identification and protection of sensitive information across various sources, while leveraging existing encryption and Information Rights Management (IRM) frameworks. By generating and enforcing encryption policies throughout the data lifecycle—from creation to collaboration and storage—Secure Islands enables organizations to integrate security measures seamlessly into their business processes without facing cumbersome integration challenges. The company’s solutions are utilized by leading Fortune 500 companies and government agencies globally.

Mobile Data Labs

Acquisition in 2015
Mobile Data Labs, Inc. provides MileIQ, a mileage-tracking mobile application. The company’s application captures, logs, and calculates miles that the user drives, as well as stores the drive log in cloud. It serves primarily independent contractors, consultants, real estate agents, and business owners. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Havok

Acquisition in 2015
As a leading provider of game development technologies, Havok has over 15 years of experience servicing the most demanding technology requirements for leading game developers. A combination of superior technology and dedication to delivering unparalleled support to its customers has led to the company’s technologies being used in over 600 titles including top franchises such as Halo, The Elder Scrolls, Assassin’s Creed, Call of Duty, Uncharted, Dead Rising and Skylanders. Havok works with the world’s best known publishers and development studios, including Microsoft Games Studios, Sony Computer Entertainment, Nintendo, Activision Blizzard, EA, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Ubisoft, Wargaming, Remedy, Bungie and Infinity Ward. Havok’s cross-platform, professionally supported technology is available for the Xbox One and Xbox 360; PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation Vita; Wii U; Windows 8 (Desktop, Tablet and Phone); Windows 7; Android; iOS; Apple Mac OS and Linux. Havok’s products have also been used to drive special effects in movies such as X-Men First Class, World War Z, Harry Potter, James Bond, and The Matrix. Havok has offices in Dublin (Ireland), San Francisco, Tokyo, and Germany.

Adxstudio

Acquisition in 2015
Adxstudio Inc. is an application development company that specializes in web content management solutions for the Microsoft platform, both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 1998 and originally known as AppDepot Web Services Inc., Adxstudio offers products such as Adxstudio CMS, which enables organizations to create and manage websites, and Adxstudio xRM, a suite designed to enhance Microsoft Dynamics customer relationship management (CRM) tools with web portal capabilities. The company also provides a Microsoft Dynamics CRM Software Development Kit for integrating web features with CRM systems. Adxstudio's services encompass website consulting, design, development, hosting, training, and support, catering to various sectors including healthcare, finance, education, and public organizations. The company, which has offices in Canada and the U.S., became a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation in 2015.

Echo Locker

Acquisition in 2015
Echo Lockscreen is a lock screen that allows you to conveniently and easily view and manage all of the notifications on your Android device.

VoloMetrix

Acquisition in 2015
VoloMetrix, Inc. is a people analytics technology company that specializes in optimizing organizational performance through the analysis of communication data. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Seattle, with an additional office in San Francisco, VoloMetrix offers a platform that extracts and analyzes anonymized, aggregated data from corporate communication systems. This technology provides actionable insights through customizable dashboards, social network graphs, and predictive analytics, enabling organizations to enhance sales productivity, improve workforce planning, and simplify processes. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including banking, biotech, and professional services, primarily focusing on Fortune 500 companies. VoloMetrix's solutions aim to give executives visibility into employee behaviors and relationships, ultimately driving business outcomes and fostering employee engagement. As of 2015, VoloMetrix operates as a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation.

Double Labs

Acquisition in 2015
Double Labs, a startup based in Palo Alto, California that created the popular Android app Echo Notification Lockscreen.

FantasySalesTeam

Acquisition in 2015
FantasySalesTeam is a software platform that allows sales leaders to run more exciting and engaging sales contests modeled on fantasy sports. FantasySalesTeam was developed by sales professionals for sales professionals. It was designed by a team of software industry veterans and people that have been in the trenches by phone, foot, and plane selling and managing teams. It’s run by people that are truly passionate about helping companies drive higher performance from their sales force and who want to run a better breed of sales contest. Through dozens of discussions with sales managers and reps we identified what makes for effective and ineffective sales contests. We recognized that to run a truly great SPIFF program, a simple software platform was necessary. One that’s flexible and customizable to fit any sales environment, can monitor dozens of performance metrics without operational hassle, and rewards competitive as well as team based selling.

Adallom

Acquisition in 2015
Adallom, Inc. is a cloud application security company that specializes in providing cloud access security brokerage services. Founded in 2011 and based in Palo Alto, California, with a research and development facility in Tel Aviv, Israel, Adallom offers a range of solutions designed to enhance the security and governance of cloud applications. Its platform delivers visibility and protection for various Software as a Service (SaaS) applications, including Salesforce, ServiceNow, Google Apps, Box, Dropbox for Business, Ariba, and Jive. The company's technology is built on SmartEngine™, which employs advanced heuristics to safeguard data in the cloud, making it easy for organizations to manage and secure their information. Adallom's services are adaptable, available as either a SaaS-based or on-premises solution, catering to businesses looking to improve their cloud security posture. As of 2015, Adallom operates as a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation.

BlueStripe Software

Acquisition in 2015
BlueStripe Software specializes in transaction performance management solutions, focusing on application service management for data centers. The company’s primary offering, FactFinder, is an innovative management tool designed to monitor transactions and applications in conjunction with their underlying infrastructure. This capability enables IT Operations to identify when transactions encounter issues, pinpoint the locations of these problems, and understand their causes. FactFinder provides critical intelligence for enterprises, assisting them in staging, deploying, and managing essential business applications, particularly during physical-to-virtual conversions and new application roll-outs.

Wunderlist

Acquisition in 2015
Wunderlist is a cloud-based task management application. 6Wunderkinder is a young and innovative software startup that was founded by six friends in Berlin, Germany, on 30 August 2010. 6Wunderkinder designs and develops a cloud-based, cross platform productivity application called, which was first launched in November 2010. Today, Wunderlist is one of the most popular productivity applications and is used by millions of people around the world.

Datazen Software

Acquisition in 2015
Datazen Software Inc. specializes in mobile business intelligence and data analytics solutions. Founded in 2002 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company develops tools and technologies aimed at enhancing data visualization and analytics. Its flagship product, Datazen, offers mobile data analytics software that allows users to create and publish dashboards utilizing data from Excel, cloud, and enterprise sources. Additionally, Datazen provides applications designed for various devices, enabling users to generate dashboard layouts suitable for different screen sizes. The company serves clients globally and is committed to empowering organizations by facilitating access to insights derived from their data. In 2015, Datazen Software became a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation, further enhancing its capabilities and market reach.

LiveLoop

Acquisition in 2015
LiveLoop is a company that specializes in real-time document collaboration, particularly through its innovative PowerPoint plugin. This product allows users to work together on the same presentation simultaneously, regardless of their location, eliminating the need for cumbersome email exchanges of multiple attachments. LiveLoop's solution integrates seamlessly into the Microsoft PowerPoint environment, enabling users to see each other's edits in real time, down to the individual keystrokes. This functionality enhances productivity and streamlines the collaborative process, making it easier for teams to create and refine presentations collectively.

N-trig

Acquisition in 2015
N-Trig is a startup founded in 1999 that specializes in the development of touch screens and pen styluses, particularly its Duosense active pen, which allows users to annotate on screens in a way that mimics writing on paper. The company holds an extensive patent portfolio and caters to various market segments, including consumer electronics, education, business, healthcare, graphic design, gaming, and multimedia. N-Trig operates globally, with its research and development facility, corporate headquarters, and management located in Kfar Saba, Israel. It also has sales, OEM, and independent software vendor support in Austin, Texas, and San Jose, California, while its operations and supply chain support are based in Taipei, Taiwan, Tokyo, Japan, and Shanghai, China.

Sunrise

Acquisition in 2015
Sunrise is a free calendar app. Designed with love, Sunrise is a new experience that will make your life easier. Available on Android, iPhone, iPad & Web.

Revolution Analytics

Acquisition in 2015
Revolution Analytics, Inc. specializes in big data predictive analysis software solutions tailored for a variety of industries, including finance, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, marketing, and academia. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company offers products such as Revolution R Open, a data analysis software, and Revolution R Enterprise, an advanced platform designed for big data and analytics. These offerings empower users to conduct predictive modeling and machine learning, making sophisticated analytics accessible to a broader audience. Originally known as Revolution Computing, the company rebranded in 2010 to reflect its focus on the evolving R programming language and its applications in commercial settings. Revolution Analytics operates as a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation, continuing its mission to enhance the usability and performance of R for statisticians and data scientists.

HockeyApp

Acquisition in 2014
HockeyApp developers can test and analyze their apps for iOS, Android and Windows. "With our concept of the Universal Apps and the .NET development platform as open source technology, we have already exploded platform boundaries.

Bit Stadium GmbH

Acquisition in 2014
HockeyApp is an online platform that enables application developers to develop mobile applications for iOS, Android, OS X, and Windows. The platform allows its users to collect live crash reports, get feedback from their users, distribute betas, recruit new testers, and analyze test coverage. HockeyApp was launched in 2012 by Stefan Haubold, Thomas Dohmke, Michael Simmons, and Andreas Linde. It is operated from Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany.

Acompli

Acquisition in 2014
Acompli is a mobile email application designed for professionals, offering a comprehensive platform that integrates advanced email functionalities, full calendaring, and seamless file sharing. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, Acompli supports major email services such as Microsoft Exchange, Office 365, Google Apps, and Gmail. The app enhances productivity by enabling users to easily attach files, manage emails through simple gestures, and schedule meetings with an integrated calendar. Additionally, it highlights important emails, allowing users to focus on their most critical communications.

Aorato

Acquisition in 2014
Aorato specializes in cybersecurity by offering a solution that protects organizations and their Active Directory systems. Its Directory Services Application Firewall (DAF) is designed to automatically learn, profile, and predict the behavior of various entities within the network, including both privileged and non-privileged users, devices, and servers. This innovative approach addresses the evolving threat landscape where attackers target multiple entry points to compromise networks. DAF detects suspicious activities by continuously analyzing behavior patterns, ensuring a proactive defense against advanced attacks. Notably, DAF operates in a non-intrusive manner, remaining transparent to Active Directory, which allows organizations to maintain their operational integrity while enhancing security measures.

Equivio

Acquisition in 2014
Equivio Ltd. is a software company specializing in text analysis solutions for the legal market, focusing on electronic discovery and information governance. Founded in 2004 and based in Rockville, Maryland, Equivio provides a range of products designed to streamline the management of data redundancy in content-heavy business processes. Its offerings include tools for grouping near-duplicate documents, reconstructing email threads, and assessing document relevance. The company also features a predictive coding platform and content analytics applications that identify themes within document collections. Equivio's clientele includes major U.S. government agencies such as the Department of Justice and the Department of Defense, as well as law firms and corporations, many of which access its services through a network of e-discovery providers. With operations in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Australia, Equivio continues to support organizations in effective records management and data compliance. As of January 2015, Equivio operates as a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation.

Mojang Studios

Acquisition in 2014
Mojang (mojäng: Swedish for gadget), pronounced /mʊˈjɛŋ/, is a Swedish independent video game developer founded in May 2009 under the name Mojang Specifications by Markus Persson, and most known for creating the popular indie game Minecraft. Its head office is in Stockholm.

InMage Systems

Acquisition in 2014
InMage Systems is a software company specializing in disaster recovery solutions tailored for enterprises. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with engineering operations in Hyderabad, India, InMage develops scalable, disk-based applications that help organizations meet stringent disaster recovery requirements. Its flagship product, DR-Scout, utilizes continuous data protection (CDP) to safeguard data, files, blocks, and applications while enhancing recovery reliability and reducing data loss. InMage's innovative solutions eliminate the need for traditional backups, shorten recovery times, and ensure high availability in complex environments. The company's unique offerings are designed to address the challenges associated with high-growth data environments, positioning InMage as a competitive player in the market and fostering a loyal customer base.

SyntaxTree

Acquisition in 2014
SyntaxTree specializes in developing UnityVS, a Visual Studio plugin designed for developers utilizing the Unity framework to create games. This tool enhances the development experience by allowing easy debugging of Unity scripts and offering features such as code snippets and wizards. Additionally, UnityVS facilitates seamless integration between the Unity console and Visual Studio, addressing the limitations of Unity's default support for Visual Studio C# integration. By streamlining the coding process, SyntaxTree aims to improve productivity for game developers working with this widely used cross-platform game engine. The company was acquired by Microsoft.
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