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Apr 3
17m 28s

Microsoft at 50

Bbc World Service
About this episode

In its 50th anniversary year, we chart Microsoft's history and look at where the tech giant is heading into the future.

It's one of the world's biggest companies - we get exclusive access to the Seattle HQ.

If you would like to get in touch with the show, please email: businessdaily@bbc.co.uk

Presenter: Zoe Kleinman Producers: Imran Rahman-Jones, Georgina Hayes and Rumella Dasgupta

(Picture: A Microsoft sign is seen outside the company headquarters on July 3, 2024 in Redmond, Washington. Credit: Getty Images)

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