Microsoft

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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. It's operates in six segments: Client; Server and Tools; Online Services Business; Microsoft Business Division; Entertainment and Devices Division; Unallocated and other. 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 2007, it acquired Softricity Inc & TellMe Networks Inc and Aquantive, Inc in fis 2008.

IBM

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INDUSTRY TYPE: Diversified Computer Systems

IBM is the world's largest information technology company, with 80 years of leadership in helping businesses innovate. Drawing on resources from across IBM and key IBM Business Partners, IBM offers a wide range of services, solutions and technologies that help enable customers, large and small, to take full advantage of the new era of e-business on demand.