Apple Takes the Crown from Microsoft

It is the end of an era in the technology world. Recent events have brought about the end Microsoft’s reign as the most valuable technology company. Apple has managed to top the giant in what most call a stunning victory. Many say that this is the largest come back in the history of business and few will deny that Apple will most likely stay on top for a long time.

The strange part of this story seems to be the fact that Apple was considered dead only a decade ago. They had lost the battle for personal computers to Microsoft and were barely able to maintain. However, thanks to the vision and the perseverance of Apple found Steve Jobs they have toppled the once mighty Microsoft in a long fought battle.

It is no secret that Steve Jobs and Bill Gates have been battling for many years. Their story dates back to their college days. However, the race to see who would become the most successful first was easily won by Gates as his Windows operating system was a vast improvement over the early Apple offerings.

However, the battlefield is not just about desktop and laptop computers anymore. The new field of battle fits in your pocket and when it comes to handheld power Apple has made the finest moves of any company. With the success of their iPhone and iPad they have managed to take the lead in the technology wars.

The battle is not over though. While the numbers state that Apple is more valuable, the day to day changes are massive. Microsoft still leads in overall sales per year and they also have more in the way of liquid assets. Many industry insiders say that value is a base number but to actually value a company you must look at the whole picture.