Microsoft Corporation - MSFT- Profile

Microsoft Corporation. The Group's principal activity is to develop, manufacture, license and support a wide range of software products for a multitude of computing devices. Its operating in seven segments: Client; Server and Tools, Information Worker, Microsoft Business Solutions, MSN, Mobile and Embedded Devices and Home and Entertainment. The software products include scalable operating systems for servers, personal computers and intelligent devices; server applications for client or server environments; information worker productivity applications; business solutions applications and software development tools. It also provides consulting and product support services. It trains and certifies system integrators and developers. It sells the Xbox video game console and games, PC games and peripherals. The online businesses are MSN subscription and the Internet products and services. In fiscal year 2006, it acquired Frontbridge Technologies Inc, Teleo Inc and MediaStreams.com AG. Client acctd for 29% of fis 2006 gr rev; Inf Worker, 28%; Server & Tools, 24%; Home & Ent, 10%; MSN, 6% & Bus Solution & Oth, 3%