Introduction

The Microsoft Asia-Pacific Research and Development Group (APRD) is strategically situated to empower Microsoft, and its customers and partners around the world, to capture the vast potential within the dynamic Asia-Pacific region. 

APRD fosters connections and collaborations that tap into the region’s unique needs and insights, enriching Microsoft’s major research and engineering efforts and the company’s unique culture of innovation.  With team located in Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Taipei, Tokyo, Seoul, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Vancouver, APRD harnesses a wealth of diverse perspectives and talent to support a complete innovation chain of fundamental research, technology incubation, product development, and strategic partnership. 

Focusing on key Microsoft areas of impact such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and big data, APRD’s various teams and business groups are pivotal in shaping technology breakthroughs both regionally and globally, driving significant advances in Microsoft research and product excellence.

By fostering a strong, inclusive technology ecosystem in the Asia-Pacific, APRD supports Microsoft’s global commitments and collective action to promote sustainability, enhance diversity and inclusion, and champion the responsible use of technology for the benefit of society.