Software

Oracle Corporate Office

Oracle was founded in 1977 by Larry Ellison, Ed Oates and Bob Miner as Software Development Laboratories.

In 1978, Oracle Version 1 is completed.

In 1979, the company changes its name to Relational Software Inc.

In 1982, the company changes its name to Oracle Systems Corporation.

In 1984, Oracle Version 4 is released and is ported to run on MS-DOS.

In 1986, the company goes public.

In 1994, the company acquires DEC Rdb.

In 2000, the OracleMobile subsidiary is launched.

In 2004, PeopleSoft is acquired.

In 2010, the company acquires Sun Microsystems. The company is also indicted for fraud by the US Department of Justice.

Today, Oracle is one of the largest enterprise software firms in the world. The company specializes in relational database software.

Oracle

Oracle was founded in 1977 by Larry Ellison, Ed Oates and Bob Miner as Software Development Laboratories.

In 1978, Oracle Version 1 is completed.

In 1979, the company changes its name to Relational Software Inc.

History

In 1982, the company changes its name to Oracle Systems Corporation.

In 1984, Oracle Version 4 is released and is ported to run on MS-DOS.

In 1986, the company goes public.

In 1994, the company acquires DEC Rdb.

In 2000, the OracleMobile subsidiary is launched.

In 2004, PeopleSoft is acquired.

In 2010, the company acquires Sun Microsystems. The company is also indicted for fraud by the US Department of Justice.

Today, Oracle is one of the largest enterprise software firms in the world. The company specializes in relational database software.

Microsoft Corporate Office

Microsoft was founded in 1975 by childhood friends Bill Gates and Paul Allen.

In 1980, the company launched Xenix, their operating system based off of Unix.

In 1984, Microsoft Windows launched.

In 1986, the company headquarters were moved to Redmond, Washington where they remain today. The company also went public this same year.

In 1990, Microsoft Office was launched.

In 2000, Bill Gates was replaced as CEO by Steve Ballmer.

In 2001, the Xbox and Windows XP are both unveiled.

In 2007, Windows Vista is launched.

In 2011, the company acquired Skype.

In 2012, the Microsoft Surface tablet is launched.

Today, Microsoft is a multinational software manufacturer. Microsoft Windows is the most used desktop operating system in the world. The company also produces other consumer electronics like the Xbox and Zune.

In November 2018, Microsoft became the world’s most valuable company, rising above Apple.

Microsoft confirmed suspicions in 2019 that Cortana and Skype recordings were not private.

In mid-August 2019, the company warned users to update their Windows 10 systems immediately to avoid a virus that spreads malware between computers without any user interaction.

Microsoft

Microsoft was founded in 1975 by childhood friends Bill Gates and Paul Allen.

In 1980, the company launched Xenix, their operating system based off of Unix.

History

In 1984, Microsoft Windows launched.

In 1986, the company headquarters were moved to Redmond, Washington where they remain today. The company also went public this same year.

In 1990, Microsoft Office was launched.

In 2000, Bill Gates was replaced as CEO by Steve Ballmer.

In 2001, the Xbox and Windows XP are both unveiled.

In 2007, Windows Vista is launched.

In 2011, the company acquired Skype.

In 2012, the Microsoft Surface tablet is launched.

In November 2018, Microsoft became the world’s most valuable company, rising above Apple.

Microsoft confirmed suspicions in 2019 that Cortana and Skype recordings were not private.

In mid-August 2019, the company warned users to update their Windows 10 systems immediately to avoid a virus that spreads malware between computers without any user interaction.

HP Corporate Office

Hewlett-Packard, or HP for short, was founded in 1939 by Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard. Their first successful product was the HP200A, an audio oscillator. These early computer engineers worked out of their garage and flipped a coin to decide if their company would be called PH or HP.

In 1947, the company officially incorporated.

In 1957, the company went public on the NYSE under the ticker symbol: HPQ

One of the company’s earliest customers was Walt Disney Productions which bought eight Model 200B oscillators for use in certifying the surround sound systems installed in theaters for the movie Fantasia.

The company began developing semiconductors in the 1960s and today is recognized as the founding company of Silicon Valley.

In the 1970s, the company released the HP 3000, an advanced business computing server.

In 1984, the company began producing both inkjet and laser printers for the personal computers.

In 2002, HP merged with Compaq.

In 2008, the company acquired EDS.

In 2009, the company acquired 3Com.

In 2010, the company acquired Palm.

In 2015, the company changed its name from Hewlett-Packard Corporation to simply HP, Inc.

Today, HP is the world’s leading PC manufacturer. They also produce other technology hardware and software solutions.

The company still has headquarters located in Palo Alto, California.

Hewlett-Packard (HP)

History

In 1947, the company officially incorporated.

In 1957, the company went public on the NYSE under the ticker symbol: HPQ

The company began developing semiconductors in the 1960s and today is recognized as the founding company of Silicon Valley.

In the 1970s, the company released the HP 3000, an advanced business computing server.

In 1984, the company began producing both inkjet and laser printers for the personal computers.

In 2002, HP merged with Compaq.

In 2008, the company acquired EDS.

In 2009, the company acquired 3Com.

In 2010, the company acquired Palm.

In 2015, the company changed its name from Hewlett-Packard Corporation to simply HP, Inc.

Today, HP is the world’s leading PC manufacturer. They also produce other technology hardware and software solutions.

The company still has headquarters located in Palo Alto, California.

Staples Corporate Office

Staples was founded in 1986 in Boston, Massachusetts by Leo Kahn and Thomas Stemberg. The company sells a wide variety of office supplies, including paper, pens, computers, office furniture, and more.

In 1991, the company expanded to Canada under the name “The Business Depot”. These stores were all later renamed to Staples.

In 1996, Staples became a Fortune 500 company and announced plans to merge with Office Depot. The merger was stopped by the FTC.

In 1998, the company acquired the naming rights to the Staples Center, the NBA stadium of the Los Angeles Lakers.

In 2004, the company expanded to Austria and Denmark.

Staples accepts all used ink and toner cartridges for recycling. Since 2009, ink recycling has been a part of the Staples Reward Program.

Today, there are over 1200 Staples locations in 26 countries and is one of the world’s largest office supply chains.

The company was acquired by Sycamore Partners in 2017.

Reports state that the company made large cuts to the corporate office staff, eliminating approximately 200 jobs in September 2019.

Headquarters remain in Framington, Massachusetts.

Staples

In 1991, the company expanded to Canada under the name “The Business Depot”. These stores were all later renamed to Staples.

History

In 1996, Staples became a Fortune 500 company and announced plans to merge with Office Depot. The merger was stopped by the FTC.

In 1998, the company acquired the naming rights to the Staples Center, the NBA stadium of the Los Angeles Lakers.

In 2004, the company expanded to Austria and Denmark.

Staples accepts all used ink and toner cartridges for recycling. Since 2009, ink recycling has been a part of the Staples Reward Program.

Today, there are over 1200 Staples locations in 26 countries and is one of the world’s largest office supply chains.

The company was acquired by Sycamore Partners in 2017.

Reports state that the company made large cuts to the corporate office staff, eliminating approximately 200 jobs in September 2019.

Headquarters remain in Framington, Massachusetts.

Zynga Corporate Office

Zynga was founded in 2007 by current CEO Mark Pincus under the name Presidio Media. The company name was changed to Zynga that same year.

The company’s first game was Texas Hold’Em Poker, now called Zynga Poker which was released on Facebook in July of 2007.

The company received nearly $40 million in venture funding in 2008.

In 2009, Zynga became the top Facebook app publisher with nearly 40 million monthly users. In June 2009, the company released Farmville and 2 months later had 10 million daily active users.

In 2010, the company acquired XPD Media, Challenge Games (now Zynga Austin), Conduit Labs and Dextrose (now Zynga Germany).

The company went public in 2011 under symbol ZNGA.

In 2012, the company acquired OMGPOP and their hit game Draw Something for $180 million.

Zynga currently has over 265 million monthly active users.

Zynga

Zynga was founded in 2007 by current CEO Mark Pincus under the name Presidio Media. The company name was changed to Zynga that same year.

The company’s first game was Texas Hold’Em Poker, now called Zynga Poker which was released on Facebook in July of 2007.

The company received nearly $40 million in venture funding in 2008.

History

In 2009, Zynga became the top Facebook app publisher with nearly 40 million monthly users. In June 2009, the company released Farmville and 2 months later had 10 million daily active users.

In 2010, the company acquired XPD Media, Challenge Games (now Zynga Austin), Conduit Labs and Dextrose (now Zynga Germany).

The company went public in 2011 under symbol ZNGA.

In 2012, the company acquired OMGPOP and their hit game Draw Something for $180 million.

Zynga currently has over 265 million monthly active users.