April 10, 2025

Satya Nadella: Microsoft celebrates its 50th anniversary

Redmond, April 2025 — Microsoft Marks 50 Years with Heartfelt Tribute to Employees, Partners, and Global Community as Microsoft celebrates its 50th anniversary, CEO Satya Nadella delivered a powerful message of gratitude, reflecting on the company’s journey and the people who have shaped it into one of the world’s most influential technology giants.

“Microsoft has always been a platform and partner-first company,” said Nadella. “I am deeply grateful to our customers, our partners, and developers, as well as our 1.6 million employees, past and present, who have connected their passion with our purpose to get us where we are today.”

Founded in 1975, Microsoft has transformed from a small software startup into a global leader in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, productivity tools, and enterprise solutions. Over the past five decades, its innovations have redefined how the world works, learns, and connects.

Nadella’s message emphasized the human spirit behind Microsoft’s success, highlighting a collective effort driven by collaboration and shared purpose. “It’s all of you who will continue to build this company to have impact everywhere around the world for the next 50 years and beyond. From the bottom of my heart, a big thank you.”

Under Nadella’s leadership, Microsoft has not only achieved record financial growth but also deepened its focus on sustainability, inclusivity, and responsible AI. As the company looks to the future, it aims to continue driving innovation while remaining anchored in its mission: to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

The 50-year milestone is more than a celebration of the past—it’s a launchpad for what lies ahead.

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