This month marks an extraordinary milestone in the history of technology — Microsoft celebrates 50 years since its founding. As I sit down to write this, I find myself reflecting not only on the evolution of the company itself, but also on how deeply intertwined Microsoft has been with the growth of the tech industry, of modern computing, and yes — of both my companies and career over the decades.

From MS-DOS to Windows, from Visual Basic to .NET, from Office to Azure, Microsoft has continuously redefined what’s possible in software and hardware. And at every step, they’ve provided tools that have empowered developers, creators, and businesses — large and small — to build, scale, and succeed.

A Personal Thank You

Over the years, Microsoft has been an invaluable partner to both of my companies. We’ve built custom software that runs mission-critical operations, managed infrastructure across continents, automated complex workflows, and created beautiful, scalable applications — all with Microsoft technologies at the core.

Their ecosystem has allowed us to deliver robust, secure, and forward-looking solutions to our clients — whether running on Windows, in the cloud with Azure, or using .NET to power cross-platform applications. The combination of innovation, reliability, and developer support has been unparalleled.

So today, we don’t just say “congratulations,” we say thank you.

Looking Ahead: The Power of AI, Cloud, and Quantum

If the past 50 years were about digitizing the world and connecting it, the next 50 will be about enhancing it — making our tools more intelligent, our decisions more informed, and our interactions more human. And Microsoft is once again at the forefront.

With AI deeply embedded across its stack, from Azure OpenAI to Copilot in Microsoft 365 and GitHub, we’re seeing a shift in how we code, communicate, and collaborate. Microsoft is not just embracing the future — it’s shaping it.

The cloud has become the canvas, and AI the brush — painting a new reality for businesses, governments, and people everywhere. Add to that the incredible potential of quantum computing, and we’re entering a new era — one where Microsoft is poised to once again redefine how we work, learn, travel, and live.

A Future We’re Excited For

At Burzcast, we’re honored to be part of the Microsoft story — and excited to continue building with the tools, platforms, and innovations that come next.

So here’s to 50 groundbreaking years, and the incredible future ahead. The best way to celebrate this milestone is to keep building. And that’s exactly what we intend to do.

Happy 50th Anniversary, Microsoft.

We can’t wait for what’s next.