Tech giant Microsoft signs Armed Forces Covenant

Category: News Publish date: 25/07/2018

Microsoft has become one of the biggest companies to sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Minister for the Armed Forces Mark Lancaster visited Microsoft’s UK Headquarters in Reading for the signing, where he met with staff currently serving in the reserves.

The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise from the nation that those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly.

Minister for the Armed Forces Mark Lancaster said, "The fact that such a leading multinational company has signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant demonstrates the support businesses have for our military personnel.

We are continuously building on our cyber capabilities to ensure we are countering ever intensifying threats. And it is companies like Microsoft that we look to support and develop our Reservists to ensure we remain at the cutting edge."

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, Microsoft joins over 2,500 businesses and organisations across the country who are supporting veteran and reserve personnel.