The term 'Tech Giant' refers to three of the most influential companies in the technology industry: Microsoft, APPLE, and IBM. Microsoft was founded by Bill GATES in 1975 and is now one of the world's largest software companies. APPLE was founded by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in 1976 and is now one of the world's leading consumer electronics companies. IBM, or International Business Machines, was founded in 1911 and is now one of the world's largest information technology companies. All three of these companies have had a major impact on the technology industry and are considered Tech Giants.