What Microsoft Nederland does

Microsoft Corporation is a publicly traded multinational technology company (NASDAQ: MSFT), incorporated in Washington State, USA, with global headquarters in Redmond, Washington. Founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft develops and sells software, cloud services, hardware, and AI-powered productivity solutions to enterprise organizations, small and medium businesses, governments, educational institutions, developers, and consumers across more than 190 countries. The Microsoft Nederland office in Schiphol serves the Dutch market within this global footprint, supported by approximately 228,000 employees worldwide. The company operates through major brands including Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows, Surface, Xbox, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Microsoft Security, Copilot, Visual Studio, Microsoft Fabric, and HoloLens, alongside wholly-owned subsidiaries LinkedIn, GitHub, and Nuance Communications.

Name

Microsoft Nederland

Legal name

Microsoft Corporation

Website

https://microsoft.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Microsoft Corporation is a multinational technology company developing Azure cloud services, Microsoft 365 productivity software, Copilot AI, Dynamics 365 enterprise applications, Xbox gaming, and Surface hardware for enterprises, SMBs, governments, developers, and consumers across 190+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Software and Cloud Infrastructure

NAICS

Software Publishers (51321), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Computer & Office Equipment (3570)

akta.pro primary industry

Document Creation & Office Suites (BPAMAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Developer Tools & DevOps Platform Services (CI/CD, Artifacts, IaC) (HDABAAAI), Workplace Technology & Smart Office Support (Room Booking Systems, IT/AV Liaison) (IMAIALAK)

Keywords

• Cloud computing services
• Enterprise productivity software
• Business applications platform
• Developer tools and services
• Consumer hardware and gaming

Headquarters

HQ city

Redmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices21 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Cloud Services (Azure): Usage-based and subscription cloud computing services including virtual machines, databases, AI/ML services, and industry solutions.
2. Microsoft 365 and Productivity Software: Subscription-based productivity suite including Office applications, Teams, OneDrive, and Copilot with per-seat and enterprise licensing.
3. Xbox Gaming: Gaming hardware (Xbox consoles), subscription services (Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass), and digital game/content sales.
4. Surface and Hardware: Physical devices including Surface tablets, laptops, accessories, and peripheral devices sold through retail and direct channels.
5. Enterprise Software and Dynamics 365: CRM and ERP cloud applications, Power Platform low-code development tools, and enterprise solutions.
6. Professional Services and Support: Technical support, consulting, training, and implementation services for enterprise customers.
7. Licensing and Royalties: Windows operating system licensing, server software licensing, and patent licensing programs.
8. Microsoft Advertising: Advertising services across Microsoft properties including search (Bing), LinkedIn, and other digital platforms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Microsoft Nederland sells and supports Microsoft's global portfolio of cloud services (Azure), productivity and collaboration software (Microsoft 365, Teams), business applications (Dynamics 365, Power Platform), operating systems (Windows 11), AI assistants (Microsoft Copilot), gaming consoles and services (Xbox), Surface hardware, and developer tools (Visual Studio, GitHub) to enterprise, government, education, and consumer customers in the Netherlands.

Product overview

Microsoft offers a comprehensive portfolio of technology products spanning cloud computing (Azure), productivity software (Microsoft 365), operating systems (Windows 11), hardware devices (Surface laptops and tablets, Xbox gaming consoles), AI assistants (Microsoft Copilot), enterprise applications (Dynamics 365, Power Platform), and specialized sustainability solutions (Microsoft Sustainability Manager, Emissions Impact Dashboard). The ecosystem is unified through cloud infrastructure (Azure), developer platforms (Visual Studio), and security solutions (Microsoft Security), enabling customers to deploy AI-powered solutions, manage sustainability metrics, and operate across consumer, business, and enterprise segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Microsoft 365: Cloud-based productivity suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and Copilot AI assistant
• Azure
• Windows
• Surface
• Xbox
• Copilot
• Dynamics 365
• Microsoft Security
• Power Platform
• Microsoft Teams
• OneDrive
• Visual Studio
• Microsoft Viva
• HoloLens
• Microsoft Fabric
• Microsoft Frontier Company
• GitHub
• LinkedIn
• M12

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% renewable energy matched for global operations
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability10 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MistralcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft and Mistral expanded partnership to bring Mistral's frontier European AI models across Azure, Microsoft Foundry, Copilot Studio, and Azure Local. This partnership provides European customers access to world-class AI capabilities while maintaining control over their data and digital operations.
• SKTEScoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSKTES is Microsoft's contracted partner and designated service provider for institutional takeback services for end-of-life device recycling. Handles enterprise and institutional recycling requests across multiple countries including Netherlands.
• Stichting OpenminorOthersNetherlands-based WEEE recycling organization handling end-of-life device recycling for Microsoft products in the Dutch market.
• StibatminorOthersNetherlands-based battery recycling organization handling end-of-life battery recycling for Microsoft products.
• Partnerships: Planet and The Nature Conservancy (Global Renewables Watch)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to create a living atlas using AI and satellite imagery to map utility-scale solar and wind installations worldwide, accelerating renewable energy transition.
• Humboldt Institute (Project Guacamaya)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAI-powered conservation partnership using satellite analysis for deforestation detection, camera traps for wildlife monitoring, and bioacoustics for species identification in the Amazon rainforest.
• MIT (Solar Panel Efficiency Research)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAI for Good Lab collaborated with MIT to develop AI tools to forecast and maximize photovoltaic solar panel efficiency.
• ICIMOD (Glacial Lake Mapping)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to leverage AI mapping and automation to enhance flood risk assessment from glacial lakes in climate-sensitive regions.
• Wild Nature Institute (Giraffe Conservation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration to study male giraffe dispersal patterns and social structures to support endangered Masai giraffe population conservation.
• Smithsonian and Kenya Wildlife TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAI-powered wildlife conflict resolution partnership in Kenya's Maasai Mara to support sustainable coexistence between humans and wildlife.
• The Nature Institute (Sustainable Tourism)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAI-driven approach for sustainable ocean resource management in the Eastern Caribbean, mapping tourist activities to preserve natural resources.
• Project C.U.R.E.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership delivering donated medical supplies to underserved communities using Microsoft digital tools, helping restore health around the world.
• Theodore Roosevelt Presidential LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMicrosoft AI technology powering an interactive experience letting visitors have conversations with an AI avatar of Theodore Roosevelt, making archives accessible and history engaging.
• Global Partner EcosystemcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMicrosoft Sustainability solutions offered through a growing global ecosystem of partners providing ESG capabilities and implementation services.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Market position

Competitive moat10 records

Key highlights11 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/microsoft
• GitHubgithub.com/microsoft
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/MicrosoftResearch
• Facebookfacebook.com/Microsoft
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/microsoftnl
• Instagraminstagram.com/msftissues

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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