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Interesting Facts about Microsoft

on July 19, 2010 | Microsoft | Comments (0)

Microsoft is still probably the most dominant computer company in history to date.

Here are some interesting facts about Microsoft you may not have known:

– The average developer for a Microsoft developer is $106,000 USD.

– Microsoft has split its stock nines times since it went public back in March 1986. Generally a company will split its stock when the share price becomes too high. One original Microsoft share would now be worth over $6,000.

– Microsoft holds over 10,000 patents and submits around 3,000 per year.

– The company has around 5000 pieces of Artwork through their premises.

– Microsoft currently employs around 88,000 people worldwide, 50,000 of which work in the US.

Know any other good ones? Let us know


David Correll : Editor and Founder of SocialMediaNews.com.au. I also run a Social Media Agency where I do consulting work and Social Media Management. Connect with me: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook or contact me here. Alternatively, you can send me an email at david@socialmedianews.com.au




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