Microsoft is an American multinational corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services. Microsoft’s devices and consumer (D&C) licensing segment licenses the Windows operating system and related software, Microsoft Office for consumers, and the Windows Phone operating system. The company’s computing and gaming hardware segment provides Xbox gaming and entertainment consoles and accessories, second-party and third-party video games, and Xbox Live subscriptions; surface devices and accessories; and Microsoft PC accessories. Its phone hardware segment offers Lumia smartphones and other non-Lumia phones. Its D&C segment provides Windows Store, Xbox Live transactions, and Windows phone store; search advertising; display advertising; Office 365 Home and Office 365 Personal; first-party video games; and other consumer products and services as well as operating retail stores. Microsoft’s commercial licensing segments license server products, including Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Studio, System Center, and related Client Access Licenses (CALs); Windows Embedded; Windows operating system; Microsoft Office for business, including Office, Exchange, SharePoint, Lync, and related CALs; Microsoft Dynamics business solutions; and Skype. Its commercial segment offers enterprise services, including premier support services and Microsoft consulting services; commercial cloud comprising Office 365 Commercial, other Microsoft Office online offerings, Dynamics CRM Online, and Microsoft Azure; and other commercial products and online services. The company markets and distributes its products through original equipment manufacturers, distributors, and resellers, as well as online.
Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. We are driven by the excitement of building technologies, inventing products, and providing services that change lives. We embrace new ways of doing things, make decisions quickly, and are not afraid to fail. We have the scope and capabilities of a large company, and the spirit and heart of a small one. Together, Amazonians research and develop new technologies from Amazon Web Services to Alexa on behalf of our customers: shoppers, sellers, content creators, and developers around the world. Our mission is to be Earth's most customer-centric company. Our actions, goals, projects, programs, and inventions begin and end with the customer top of mind. You'll also hear us say that at Amazon, it's always "Day 1." What do we mean? That our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon's very first day - to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and focus on delighting our customers.
Deloitte is a business consulting company that provides audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk management, tax, and related services to select clients. Their clients are in sectors, including consumer business, energy, financial services, life sciences, healthcare, manufacturing, technology, media, and telecommunications. They also provide advisory services on mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and transactions.
Founded in June of 2012, Coinbase is a digital currency wallet and platform where merchants and consumers can transact with new digital currencies like bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin. Our vision is to bring more innovation, efficiency, and equality of opportunity to the world by building an open financial system. Our first step on that journey is making digital currency accessible and approachable for everyone. Two principles guide our efforts. First, be the most trusted company in our domain. Second, create user-focused products that are easier and more intuitive to use.
IBM is a technology and innovation company that offers a wide range of technology and consulting services; a broad portfolio of middleware for collaboration, predictive analytics, software development, and systems management. It offers services across AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, analytics, DevOps, and more, helping businesses innovate and automate processes.
Datadog is a leading observability and security platform that provides comprehensive monitoring solutions for infrastructure, applications, and software delivery. With a robust suite of products including infrastructure monitoring, application performance monitoring, and security management, Datadog enables organizations to gain end-to-end visibility into their tech stack. The platform differentiates itself through its integrated approach, combining metrics, logs, and traces to help teams optimize performance and enhance user experiences. Datadog has achieved significant traction in the market, being recognized as a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Experience Monitoring and Observability Platforms, serving thousands of customers across various industries.
Doordash provides restaurant food delivery services connecting customers with local businesses. The company is passionate about transforming local businesses and is dedicated to enabling new ways of working, earning, and living. By building the last-mile delivery infrastructure for local cities Doordash is bringing communities closer. It connects customers with their favorite local and national restaurants and Fang, Evan Moore, Stanley Tang, and Tony Xu launched the company as PaloAltoDelivery.com in 2013, which became DoorDash, Inc. in October 2014.
Citibank is a global consumer bank providing a host of banking and financial services. In addition to providing traditional banking products and services, the bank also markets credit cards, insurance, and investment products. The City Bank of New York was founded in 1812. It changed its name to the National City Bank of New York in 1868 after joining the national banking system of the United States. National City Bank bank was the first U.S. bank to open a foreign office. The bank was renamed Citibank in 1976. The bank suffered significant losses during the financial crisis of 2008 in the United States and was given a government bailout package in order to salvage the bank. The bank has since recovered from the crisis and was awarded Global Bank of the Year in 2013.
Grafana Labs is a leader in open source observability, providing a comprehensive platform that integrates various monitoring tools such as Grafana, Loki, Tempo, and Mimir. Their business model revolves around offering both open-source and enterprise solutions, catering to a wide range of clients from startups to large enterprises. Grafana's key products include Grafana Cloud, Grafana Enterprise, and various observability tools that enable users to visualize, monitor, and analyze their data seamlessly. The company differentiates itself through its strong community support, extensive plugin ecosystem, and a focus on user-friendly interfaces. With over 25 million users worldwide, Grafana Labs has established a significant market position, recognized as a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Observability Platforms.
Bloomberg is a leading global provider of business and financial information, delivering data, analytics, news, and insights to influential decision makers. Their flagship product, the Bloomberg Terminal, connects users to a dynamic network of information, people, and ideas, enabling them to make informed decisions quickly and accurately. With over 15,500 employees in 192 locations, Bloomberg has established a strong market position, serving more than 320,000 business and financial professionals worldwide. The company has consistently innovated its technology and services, expanding into sectors such as government, law, energy, and sports, while maintaining a commitment to delivering high-quality information and analytics.
Google is a multinational technology company focusing on search engine technology, online advertising, cloud computing, computer software, quantum computing, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, and consumer electronics. Their products address a wide range of use cases, including email, navigation, cloud computing, web browsing, video sharing, productivity, operating systems, cloud storage, language translation, photo storage, video calling, smart home, smartphones, wearable technology, music streaming, and more.
