Microsoft certification scorecard

The company operates its business through three business segments: More Personal Computing, Productivity and Business Processes, and Intelligent Cloud. More Personal Computing segment consists of products and services for end users, developers, and IT professionals. The segment primarily comprises Windows, including Windows original equipment manufacturer (OEM) licensing and other non-volume licensing of the Windows operating system, volume licensing of the Windows operating system, patent licensing, Windows Embedded, MSN display advertising, and Windows Phone licensing; Devices, including Microsoft Surface, phones, and PC accessories; Gaming, including Xbox hardware; Xbox Live, comprising transactions, subscriptions, and advertising; video games; and third-party video game royalties; and Search advertising. In FY2016, the More Personal Computing segment reported revenues of $40,460 million, which accounted for 44% of the company's total revenue. Microsoft’s Productivity and Business Processes segment consists of products and services in its portfolio of productivity, communication, and information services, spanning various devices and platforms. This segment primarily comprises Office Commercial, including volume licensing and subscriptions to Office 365 commercial for products and services such as Office, Exchange, SharePoint, and Skype for Business, and related Client Access Licenses (CALs); Office Consumer, including Office sold through retail or through an Office 365 consumer subscription, and Office Consumer Services, including Skype, Outlook.com, and OneDrive; and Dynamics business solutions, including Dynamics ERP products, Dynamics CRM on-premises, and Dynamics CRM Online. In FY2016, the Productivity and Business Processes segment reported revenues of $26,487 million, which accounted for 28.8% of the company's total revenue. The company’s Intelligent Cloud segment offers public, private, and hybrid server products and cloud services for businesses. This segment primarily comprises Server products and cloud services, including SQL Server, Windows Server, Visual Studio, System Center, and related CALs, as well as Azure; and Enterprise Services, including premier support services and Microsoft consulting services. In FY2016, the Intelligent Cloud segment reported revenues of $25,042 million, which accounted for 27.2% of the company's total revenue. Geographically, the company classifies its operations into two segments, namely the US and other countries. In FY2016, the US segment accounted for 47.6% of the company's total revenues, followed by other countries with 52.4%. Microsoft Corporation © MarketLine Page 4 Microsoft Corporation History History HISTORY In July, the company and Esri partnered to advance conservation through Enhanced Land Cover Mapping Technology. Dun & Bradstreet, a provider of commercial data, analytics and insights for business, teamed up with Microsoft to give companies worldwide direct access to its data through Microsoft’s cloud services. The company and BMW partnered to provide Skype for Business to 5 Series cars. The company partnered with EY on a new analytics solution to help organizations enhance workforce productivity and well-being. The company and Vivli partnered with BlueMetal on a New Global Clinical Trial Data Platform to advance scientific discoveries for Human Health. The company launched an iPhone app which can narrate the world for blind people. The company launched new email marketing and invoicing tools for small businesses. Xplore Technologies partnered with Microsoft Azure Certified for Internet of Things. Colt collaborates the company's Azure to On Demand Platform. The company partnered with Excellon Software to launch exact GSP solution. The company launched Surface Laptop to expand the Surface lineup. The company introduced its Dictate AI-Enabled Add-on for Office. The company and Absolute, the self-healing endpoint security company, collaborated for Microsoft Azure Information Protection to enhance data protection. The company partnered with 20 BankChain for the Microsoft Azure as exclusive Cloud partner. Microsoft entered into an agreement to acquire Cloudyn, a software company. The company signed an agreement to acquire Hexadite, a provider of technology to automate responses to cyber attacks. Microsoft entered into a strategic alliance with NetApp for accelerating digital transformation in hybrid cloud. Microsoft entered into a partnership with Adveo to utilize Microsoft's cloud computing platform, Microsoft Azure to transform the office supplies business for workspace solutions. Microsoft Corporation © MarketLine Page 5 Microsoft Corporation History The company and Rhipe collaborated with the vendor as a globally managed licensing partner. The company introduced a new Mixer Create live streaming app on iOS and Android. Microsoft India entered into an agreement with Telecom Sector Skill Council, to develop skill through Project Sangam. Mid-Atlantic Broadband Communities and Microsoft introduced a network to provide broadband internet access at home for students in Southern Virginia. The company planned to introduce a new Surface Pro device. VOSS Solutions, a Microsoft certified partner, introduced five new solutions for Microsoft UC. The company planned to establish Azure data centres in South Africa. Microsoft entered into partnership with United Nations for developing technology to better predict, analyze and respond for critical human rights situations. Microsoft India entered into partnership with UNO Minda for developing connected vehicle technologies. The company introduced IoT Central today, a new IoT service for enterprises. In March, the company's Power BI team honored with New Technology Integration Award at 2017 Esri Partner Conference. In February, the company introduced Xbox Game Pass, a subscription service with 100 Xbox One and Xbox 360 games.