Editing Microsoft Corporation (section)

=== A Tech Titan’s Dominance in 2019   ===
By the start of 2019, Microsoft Corporation had solidified its status as a global tech powerhouse, shaping the digital landscape with its innovative products and services. Competing with giants like Apple, Google, IBM, Oracle, and SAP SE, Microsoft maintained its leadership in productivity software, cloud services, and enterprise solutions, even as Salesforce expanded its presence in the SaaS market.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://paperswithbacktest.com/wiki/list-of-microsoft-main-competitors |quote=Microsoft's main competitors in 2019 included Apple, Google, IBM, Oracle, and SAP SE. }}</ref> Historical milestones, such as the launch of OneNote in 2003 and Office 365 in 2013, laid the groundwork for its 2019 offerings, which included Office 2019, Microsoft 365, and the rapidly growing Microsoft Teams.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.howtogeek.com/microsoft-office-milestones-that-shaped-how-we-work/ |quote=Microsoft introduced OneNote in 2003, online access and subscription to Office 365 in 2013, and launched Microsoft 365 in 2020. }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/office/2019/overview |quote=Office 2019 was a major product released by Microsoft in 2019, providing IT admins with tools for deployment. }}</ref> Teams, in particular, became a cornerstone of Microsoft’s collaboration tools, experiencing a surge in usage.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.statista.com/topics/823/microsoft/ |quote=Microsoft Teams saw significant usage growth in 2019, becoming a key service for the company. }}</ref>  

Financially, Microsoft entered 2019 in robust health, with a current ratio of 2.9 in 2018.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://qualitybusinessplan.com/microsoft/ |quote=Microsoft's current ratio in 2018 was 2.9, indicating a strong alignment of current assets with current liabilities. }}</ref> Its operations were divided into three key segments: Productivity and Business Processes, Intelligent Cloud, and More Personal Computing, each contributing significantly to revenue.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.microsoft.com/investor/reports/ar18/index.html |quote=Microsoft reported its financial performance in 2018 using three segments: Productivity and Business Processes, Intelligent Cloud, and More Personal Computing. }}</ref> Strategic initiatives from 2018, such as joining the Open Invention Network to protect open-source technologies and CEO Satya Nadella’s introduction of the ‘tech intensity’ concept, set the tone for Microsoft’s 2019 focus on cloud-first strategies, AI integration, and sustainability goals.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cbinsights.com/research/report/microsoft-strategy-teardown/ |quote=Microsoft joined the Open Invention Network (OIN) consortium in October 2018 to protect open-source technologies from patent lawsuits. }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/bobevans1/2018/09/24/microsoft-ceo-satya-nadella-unveils-new-customer-weapon-tech-intensity/ |quote=Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella introduced a digital initiative called 'tech intensity' in September 2018, encouraging businesses to create their own digital solutions. }}</ref> These efforts reinforced Microsoft’s market position and highlighted its commitment to innovation in an increasingly competitive tech landscape.