Historically, Microsoft was synonymous with its Windows operating system. While the company has diversified, Windows remains the bedrock of its software empire. In regulatory filings, Microsoft breaks this down into "Windows OEM" (Original Equipment Manufacturer) licensing.
If Windows was the story of the 1990s and 2000s, is the story of the present. In its financial reports, Microsoft often groups Azure under its "Intelligent Cloud" segment. nm358809+software