We are a global leader in business and financial information, news, and insight, connecting decision-makers to a dynamic network of information, people, and ideas. Our core product, the Bloomberg Terminal, provides real-time financial market data, analytics, news, and trading tools to financial professionals worldwide. Since our founding in 1981 by Michael Bloomberg, Thomas Secunda, Duncan MacMillan, and Charles Zegar, we've been driven by the mission to bring transparency to financial markets. We started by developing an innovative computerized system to provide real-time market data and financial analytics, a system that evolved into the iconic Bloomberg Terminal. Merrill Lynch was our first customer, recognizing the power of our technology and investing in our vision.
Over the years, we've expanded significantly beyond the Terminal. Bloomberg News, established in 1990, delivers award-winning journalism from bureaus in over 100 countries. Our media presence also includes Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, Bloomberg Businessweek magazine, and Bloomberg.com, providing comprehensive coverage of global markets, economies, technology, and politics. We are committed to leveraging technology to solve complex problems for our clients. Our engineers and data scientists work with cutting-edge tools, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, to process vast amounts of data and deliver actionable insights. We foster a culture of innovation and collaboration, empowering our employees to develop solutions that shape the future of finance and information. We believe in giving back to the communities where we live and work through Bloomberg Philanthropies, which focuses on five key areas: the arts, education, the environment, government innovation, and public health.