Toshiba Corporation, also known as Toshiba Group, is a Japanese multinational conglomerate headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It is one of the largest companies in the world and is best known for its consumer electronics, semiconductor, and computer technologies. Toshiba has various business segments such as electronics, home appliances, medical devices, industrial machinery, and information technology.
The company was founded in 1937 as the Tokyo Shibaura Electric Co., Ltd and, in 1978, it changed its name to Toshiba. Its headquarters are located Tokyo, Japan and its products are distributed in over 140 countries worldwide. Toshiba is comprised of over 700 consolidated and affiliated companies and employs over 195,000 people. In 2017, it was the ninth-largest semiconductor design and manufacturing company in the world measured by revenue.
Toshiba produces a wide variety of consumer and business products and services. Its consumer electronics division offers a range of consumer electronics such as televisions, DVD players, audio systems, home theatre systems, digital cameras and camcorders, kitchen appliances such as microwaves and refrigerators, and portable consumer electronics such as tablet PCs and laptops.
The company also has a strong presence in the business and enterprise market. Toshiba offers a wide range of products and services such as computer systems, displays and projectors, servers, storage, as well as software solutions designed to serve the business and enterprise markets. It also offers service solutions such as managed and professional services, cloud computing, and managed services.
In addition to its consumer and business products and services, Toshiba is also involved in a variety of other areas. It has a presence in the energy industry, providing buildings and renewable energy solutions, as well as in infrastructure, manufacturing and financial services.
Toshiba has always been at the forefront of technological innovation and has been responsible for many breakthroughs, such as the development of the first Japanese transistor radiogram and the first mass-produced pocket television. Its innovative spirit continues to drive the company to develop advanced technologies that are designed to meet the ever-changing needs of its consumers.
Today, Toshiba is a thriving and sought after name in consumer electronics and technology, and its products and services are used around the world. It is continuing to innovate, develop, and expand its product and service offerings, while remaining committed to the highest standards of product quality and customer service.
