STRENGHTS- Microsoft founded on the 4th day of april 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen is the most used electronic / software device on Earth . The company`s establishment virtue, brand loyalty , steady updating of systems and a reputation that matches the status of the company`s production efforts. Constant research and development makes the company a formidable brand. Present diversification to production of video games( XBOX) series aids the exploration of the company`s product by distinct group of individuals and a younger generation of users. The Bill and Melinda foundation also makes the perception of the company nicer due to efforts the foundation`s in eradicating poverty.
WEAKNESSES- The similarity in operating systems is the basic lapse of the firm. Customers , rivals and market critics alike complain of the indifference in windows usage pattern and the decline in some the programmes.
OPPORTUNITIES-Growing economies in the world and the increased dependancy on computers use in studies and work gives the company a very great market potential even with it`s present position. Also, possible involvement in the XO-1 (one laptop per child) project would be another development to reckon with.
THREATS- Some of the company`s threats include Apple, sony and nintendo. Apple`s touch screen technologies and other major development by the company makes it microsoft`s greatest rival. Sony`s playstation edition and the xbox are market rivals in the gaming industry. Nintendo is having a censor advantage over the two companies due to violent and nude contents complained by concerned groups of individuals.
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