Plunkett's InfoTech Industry Almanac 2016: InfoTech Industry Market Research, Statistics, Trends & Leading Companies
PLUNKETT'S INFOTECH INDUSTRY ALMANAC 2016
Key Findings:
Statistical Tables Provided: 14
Companies Profiled: 482
Geographic Focus: Global
A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms. You will gain vital insights that can help you shape your own strategy for business development, product development and investments.
Major Trends Affecting the InfoTech Industry
1) Introduction to the InfoTech Industry
2) Hot Fields Within Computer Hardware and Software Include Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Big Data
3) Memory and Storage Needs Soar While Miniaturization Lowers Prices
4) Tablets and Smartphones Cause Decline in PC and Laptop Computer Market
5) Computer and Smartphone Markets in India and China Targeted by Manufacturers/ Domestic Manufacturing and Investment Grow
6) Supercomputing Hits 33.86 Petaflops/IBM’s Watson Expands Commercial Applications for Big Data
7) New Semiconductors Provide Higher Speeds and Lower Power Consumption/China Invests in Domestic Chip Manufacturing and Research
8) Open Source Systems Grow/New Operating Systems Launch
9) Cloud Computing and Software as a Service (SaaS) Point the Way to the Future
10) Growth in Big Data Supported by Expansion of Cloud Computing and Predictive Analytics
11) Wi-Fi Enables Wireless Traffic Growth
12) Google, CableVision, FreedomPop and Republic Wireless Bypass Cellular Networks with Wi-Fi
13) Global Internet Market Tops 3.2 Billion Users/Ultrafast Broadband Expands, both Fixed and Wireless
14) Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Gains Traction
15) TVs Are Internet Ready/Game Consoles and Set Top Accessories like Roku and Chromecast Stream Content
16) Electronic Health Records (EHR) Digitize Patient Data at an Accelerating Pace
17) Many Industry Sectors Seek Consulting and Outsourcing Income, Competing with Pure Consultancies
18) The Future: Pervasive Computing and Complete Mobility Will Be Standard
19) Silicon Chips with 7-Nanometer Density/Memristors/Nanotechnology to Create Powerful Semiconductors with Advantages Over Silicon
20) Nanotechnology Holds the Key to the Ultradense NRAM Digital Memory of the Future
21) Virtualization of Servers Leads to Data Center Efficiency
22) Breakthroughs Achieved in Quantum Computing
23) Voice Recognition Changes the Wireless World
24) Smartwatches, Wearable Electronics and Electronics Incorporated into Apparel Begin to Enter the Marketplace
25) The “Internet of Things” (IoT) and M2M: Wireless Sensors to Boom, Aided by Nanotechnology
26) Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning and Machine Learning Advance into Commercial Applications, Including Health Care and Robotics
27) Cybersecurity Concerns Lead to Research and Investment
InfoTech Industry Statistics
1) InfoTech Industry Overview
2) Internet Access Technologies Compared
3) U.S. InfoTech Industry Quarterly Revenue: 2014-2015
4) Expenditures for ICT Equipment & Computer Software for Companies With Employees, U.S.: 2008-2013
5) Software Publishing Industry, U.S.: Estimated Revenue, Inventories & Expenses: 2009-2015
6) Internet Publishing & Broadcasting & Web Search Portals: Estimated Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2009-2015
7) Estimated Quarterly U.S. Retail Sales, Total & E-Commerce: 1st Quarter 2006-3rd Quarter 2015
8) Top Ten Suppliers & Destinations of U.S. Computers & Electronic Products: 2010-3rd Quarter 2015
9) Value of Computers & Electronic Products Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories & Orders by Industry, U.S.: 2007-2015
10) Exports, Imports & Trade Balance of Computers & Electronic Products, U.S.: 2010-3rd Quarter 2015
11) Exports & Imports of Telecommunications Equipment, U.S.: 2010-3rd Quarter 2015
12) Number of Business & Residential High Speed Internet Lines, U.S.: 2008-2015
13) Computer Industry Employment by Business Type, U.S.: 2010-October 2015
14) InfoTech Employment, U.S.: 2000-October 2015
Key Findings:
- Plunkett Research lists top 500 companies in InfoTech and names top trends changing the industry for the mid term.
- Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
- Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
- Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
- In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
- Industry Glossary
- Buyer may register for free access to search and export data at Plunkett Research Online
- Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry
Statistical Tables Provided: 14
Companies Profiled: 482
Geographic Focus: Global
A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms. You will gain vital insights that can help you shape your own strategy for business development, product development and investments.
- How is the industry evolving?
- How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
- How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
- What is the size of the market now and in the future?
- What are the financial results of the leading companies?
- What are the names and titles of top executives?
- What are the top companies and what are their revenues?
Major Trends Affecting the InfoTech Industry
1) Introduction to the InfoTech Industry
2) Hot Fields Within Computer Hardware and Software Include Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Big Data
3) Memory and Storage Needs Soar While Miniaturization Lowers Prices
4) Tablets and Smartphones Cause Decline in PC and Laptop Computer Market
5) Computer and Smartphone Markets in India and China Targeted by Manufacturers/ Domestic Manufacturing and Investment Grow
6) Supercomputing Hits 33.86 Petaflops/IBM’s Watson Expands Commercial Applications for Big Data
7) New Semiconductors Provide Higher Speeds and Lower Power Consumption/China Invests in Domestic Chip Manufacturing and Research
8) Open Source Systems Grow/New Operating Systems Launch
9) Cloud Computing and Software as a Service (SaaS) Point the Way to the Future
10) Growth in Big Data Supported by Expansion of Cloud Computing and Predictive Analytics
11) Wi-Fi Enables Wireless Traffic Growth
12) Google, CableVision, FreedomPop and Republic Wireless Bypass Cellular Networks with Wi-Fi
13) Global Internet Market Tops 3.2 Billion Users/Ultrafast Broadband Expands, both Fixed and Wireless
14) Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Gains Traction
15) TVs Are Internet Ready/Game Consoles and Set Top Accessories like Roku and Chromecast Stream Content
16) Electronic Health Records (EHR) Digitize Patient Data at an Accelerating Pace
17) Many Industry Sectors Seek Consulting and Outsourcing Income, Competing with Pure Consultancies
18) The Future: Pervasive Computing and Complete Mobility Will Be Standard
19) Silicon Chips with 7-Nanometer Density/Memristors/Nanotechnology to Create Powerful Semiconductors with Advantages Over Silicon
20) Nanotechnology Holds the Key to the Ultradense NRAM Digital Memory of the Future
21) Virtualization of Servers Leads to Data Center Efficiency
22) Breakthroughs Achieved in Quantum Computing
23) Voice Recognition Changes the Wireless World
24) Smartwatches, Wearable Electronics and Electronics Incorporated into Apparel Begin to Enter the Marketplace
25) The “Internet of Things” (IoT) and M2M: Wireless Sensors to Boom, Aided by Nanotechnology
26) Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning and Machine Learning Advance into Commercial Applications, Including Health Care and Robotics
27) Cybersecurity Concerns Lead to Research and Investment
InfoTech Industry Statistics
1) InfoTech Industry Overview
2) Internet Access Technologies Compared
3) U.S. InfoTech Industry Quarterly Revenue: 2014-2015
4) Expenditures for ICT Equipment & Computer Software for Companies With Employees, U.S.: 2008-2013
5) Software Publishing Industry, U.S.: Estimated Revenue, Inventories & Expenses: 2009-2015
6) Internet Publishing & Broadcasting & Web Search Portals: Estimated Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2009-2015
7) Estimated Quarterly U.S. Retail Sales, Total & E-Commerce: 1st Quarter 2006-3rd Quarter 2015
8) Top Ten Suppliers & Destinations of U.S. Computers & Electronic Products: 2010-3rd Quarter 2015
9) Value of Computers & Electronic Products Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories & Orders by Industry, U.S.: 2007-2015
10) Exports, Imports & Trade Balance of Computers & Electronic Products, U.S.: 2010-3rd Quarter 2015
11) Exports & Imports of Telecommunications Equipment, U.S.: 2010-3rd Quarter 2015
12) Number of Business & Residential High Speed Internet Lines, U.S.: 2008-2015
13) Computer Industry Employment by Business Type, U.S.: 2010-October 2015
14) InfoTech Employment, U.S.: 2000-October 2015
INTRODUCTION
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
CHAPTER 1: MAJOR TRENDS AFFECTING THE INFOTECH INDUSTRY
1) INTRODUCTION to the InfoTech Industry
2) Hot Fields Within Computer Hardware and Software Include Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Big Data
3) Memory and Storage Needs Soar While Miniaturization Lowers Prices
4) Tablets and Smartphones Cause Decline in PC and Laptop Computer Market
5) Computer and Smartphone Markets in India and China Targeted by Manufacturers/ Domestic Manufacturing and Investment Grow
6) Supercomputing Hits 33.86 Petaflops/IBM’s Watson Expands Commercial Applications for Big Data
7) New Semiconductors Provide Higher Speeds and Lower Power Consumption/China Invests in Domestic Chip Manufacturing and Research
8) Open Source Systems Grow/New Operating Systems Launch
9) Cloud Computing and Software as a Service (SaaS) Point the Way to the Future
10) Growth in Big Data Supported by Expansion of Cloud Computing and Predictive Analytics
11) Wi-Fi Enables Wireless Traffic Growth
12) Google, CableVision, FreedomPop and Republic Wireless Bypass Cellular Networks with Wi-Fi
13) Global Internet Market Tops 3.2 Billion Users/Ultrafast Broadband Expands, both Fixed and Wireless
14) Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Gains Traction
15) TVs Are Internet Ready/Game Consoles and Set Top Accessories like Roku and Chromecast Stream Content
16) Electronic Health Records (EHR) Digitize Patient Data at an Accelerating Pace
17) Many Industry Sectors Seek Consulting and Outsourcing Income, Competing with Pure Consultancies
18) The Future: Pervasive Computing and Complete Mobility Will Be Standard
19) Silicon Chips with 7-Nanometer Density/Memristors/Nanotechnology to Create Powerful Semiconductors with Advantages Over Silicon
20) Nanotechnology Holds the Key to the Ultradense NRAM Digital Memory of the Future
21) Virtualization of Servers Leads to Data Center Efficiency
22) Breakthroughs Achieved in Quantum Computing
23) Voice Recognition Changes the Wireless World
24) Smartwatches, Wearable Electronics and Electronics Incorporated into Apparel Begin to Enter the Marketplace
25) The “Internet of Things” (IoT) and M2M: Wireless Sensors to Boom, Aided by Nanotechnology
26) Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning and Machine Learning Advance into Commercial Applications, Including Health Care and Robotics
27) Cybersecurity Concerns Lead to Research and Investment
CHAPTER 2: INFOTECH INDUSTRY STATISTICS
InfoTech Industry Overview
Internet Access Technologies Compared
U.S. InfoTech Industry Quarterly Revenue: 2014-2015
Expenditures for ICT Equipment & Computer Software for Companies With Employees, U.S.: 2008-2013
Software Publishing Industry, U.S.: Estimated Revenue, Inventories & Expenses: 2009-2015
Internet Publishing & Broadcasting & Web Search Portals: Estimated Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2009-2015
Estimated Quarterly U.S. Retail Sales, Total & E-Commerce: 1st Quarter 2006-3rd Quarter 2015
Top Ten Suppliers & Destinations of U.S. Computers & Electronic Products: 2010-3rd Quarter 2015
Value of Computers & Electronic Products Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories &
Orders by Industry, U.S.: 2007-2015
Exports, Imports & Trade Balance of Computers & Electronic Products, U.S.: 2010-3rd Quarter 2015
Exports & Imports of Telecommunications Equipment, U.S.: 2010-3rd Quarter 2015
Number of Business & Residential High Speed Internet Lines, U.S.: 2008-2015
Computer Industry Employment by Business Type, U.S.: 2010-October 2015
InfoTech Employment, U.S.: 2000-October 2015
CHAPTER 3: IMPORTANT INFOTECH INDUSTRY CONTACTS
(Addresses, Phone Numbers and Internet Sites)
CHAPTER 4: THE INFOTECH 500: WHO THEY ARE AND HOW THEY WERE CHOSEN
Index of Companies Within Industry Groups
Alphabetical Index
Index of Headquarters Location by U.S. State
Index of Non-U.S. Headquarters Location by Country
Individual Data Profiles on Each of THE INFOTECH 500
Additional Indexes
Index of Hot Spots for Advancement for Women/Minorities
Index by Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Selected Affiliations
A Short InfoTech Industry Glossary
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
CHAPTER 1: MAJOR TRENDS AFFECTING THE INFOTECH INDUSTRY
1) INTRODUCTION to the InfoTech Industry
2) Hot Fields Within Computer Hardware and Software Include Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Big Data
3) Memory and Storage Needs Soar While Miniaturization Lowers Prices
4) Tablets and Smartphones Cause Decline in PC and Laptop Computer Market
5) Computer and Smartphone Markets in India and China Targeted by Manufacturers/ Domestic Manufacturing and Investment Grow
6) Supercomputing Hits 33.86 Petaflops/IBM’s Watson Expands Commercial Applications for Big Data
7) New Semiconductors Provide Higher Speeds and Lower Power Consumption/China Invests in Domestic Chip Manufacturing and Research
8) Open Source Systems Grow/New Operating Systems Launch
9) Cloud Computing and Software as a Service (SaaS) Point the Way to the Future
10) Growth in Big Data Supported by Expansion of Cloud Computing and Predictive Analytics
11) Wi-Fi Enables Wireless Traffic Growth
12) Google, CableVision, FreedomPop and Republic Wireless Bypass Cellular Networks with Wi-Fi
13) Global Internet Market Tops 3.2 Billion Users/Ultrafast Broadband Expands, both Fixed and Wireless
14) Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Gains Traction
15) TVs Are Internet Ready/Game Consoles and Set Top Accessories like Roku and Chromecast Stream Content
16) Electronic Health Records (EHR) Digitize Patient Data at an Accelerating Pace
17) Many Industry Sectors Seek Consulting and Outsourcing Income, Competing with Pure Consultancies
18) The Future: Pervasive Computing and Complete Mobility Will Be Standard
19) Silicon Chips with 7-Nanometer Density/Memristors/Nanotechnology to Create Powerful Semiconductors with Advantages Over Silicon
20) Nanotechnology Holds the Key to the Ultradense NRAM Digital Memory of the Future
21) Virtualization of Servers Leads to Data Center Efficiency
22) Breakthroughs Achieved in Quantum Computing
23) Voice Recognition Changes the Wireless World
24) Smartwatches, Wearable Electronics and Electronics Incorporated into Apparel Begin to Enter the Marketplace
25) The “Internet of Things” (IoT) and M2M: Wireless Sensors to Boom, Aided by Nanotechnology
26) Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning and Machine Learning Advance into Commercial Applications, Including Health Care and Robotics
27) Cybersecurity Concerns Lead to Research and Investment
CHAPTER 2: INFOTECH INDUSTRY STATISTICS
InfoTech Industry Overview
Internet Access Technologies Compared
U.S. InfoTech Industry Quarterly Revenue: 2014-2015
Expenditures for ICT Equipment & Computer Software for Companies With Employees, U.S.: 2008-2013
Software Publishing Industry, U.S.: Estimated Revenue, Inventories & Expenses: 2009-2015
Internet Publishing & Broadcasting & Web Search Portals: Estimated Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2009-2015
Estimated Quarterly U.S. Retail Sales, Total & E-Commerce: 1st Quarter 2006-3rd Quarter 2015
Top Ten Suppliers & Destinations of U.S. Computers & Electronic Products: 2010-3rd Quarter 2015
Value of Computers & Electronic Products Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories &
Orders by Industry, U.S.: 2007-2015
Exports, Imports & Trade Balance of Computers & Electronic Products, U.S.: 2010-3rd Quarter 2015
Exports & Imports of Telecommunications Equipment, U.S.: 2010-3rd Quarter 2015
Number of Business & Residential High Speed Internet Lines, U.S.: 2008-2015
Computer Industry Employment by Business Type, U.S.: 2010-October 2015
InfoTech Employment, U.S.: 2000-October 2015
CHAPTER 3: IMPORTANT INFOTECH INDUSTRY CONTACTS
(Addresses, Phone Numbers and Internet Sites)
CHAPTER 4: THE INFOTECH 500: WHO THEY ARE AND HOW THEY WERE CHOSEN
Index of Companies Within Industry Groups
Alphabetical Index
Index of Headquarters Location by U.S. State
Index of Non-U.S. Headquarters Location by Country
Individual Data Profiles on Each of THE INFOTECH 500
Additional Indexes
Index of Hot Spots for Advancement for Women/Minorities
Index by Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Selected Affiliations
A Short InfoTech Industry Glossary
