Plunkett's Computers, Hardware & Software Industry Almanac 2024: Computers, Hardware & Software Industry Market Research, Statistics, Trends and Leading Companies

PLUNKETT’S COMPUTERS, HARDWARE & SOFTWARE INDUSTRY ALMANAC 2024


Key Findings:

A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms within the Computers, Hardware & Software Industry. Gain vital insights that can help shape strategy for business development, product development and investments.

Key Features:
  • Business trends analysis
  • In-depth industry overview
  • Technology trends analysis
  • Forecasts
  • Spending, investment, and consumption discussions
  • In-depth industry statistics and metrics
  • Industry employment numbers
Additional Key Features Include:

Industry Glossary

Industry Contacts list, including Professional Societies and Industry Associations

Profiles of industry-leading companies
  • U.S. and Global Firms
  • Publicly held, Private and Subsidiaries
  • Executive Contacts
  • Revenues
  • For Public Companies: Detailed Financial Summaries
Pages: 652
Statistical Tables Provided: 10
Companies Profiled: 500
Geographic Focus: Global

Key Questions Answered Include:
  • 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?
This feature-rich report covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Computers, Hardware & Software Industry.

Plunkett Research Provides Unique Analysis of the Following Major Trends Affecting the Computers, Hardware & Software Industry

1. Introduction to the Computers, Hardware & Software Industry
2. Post-Coronavirus Comments on the Computers, Hardware & Software Industry
3. Hot Fields Within Computers, Hardware & Software Include Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things (IoT)
4. Supercomputing Hits 1,194 Petaflops/ IBM’s Watson Expands Commercial Applications for Big Data
5. Cloud Computing and Software as a Service (SaaS) Point the Way to the Future
6. Growth in Big Data Supported by Expansion of Cloud Computing and Predictive Analytics
7. Wi-Fi Enables Wireless Traffic Growth, Including the Internet of Things (IoT)
8. Global Internet Market Tops 5.40 Billion Users/Ultrafast Broadband Expands, both Fixed and Wireless
9. Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Gains Traction
10. Streaming Apps Take Over TVs, Leading to Cord Cutting/Subscription Losses for Cable and Satellite
11. Electronic Health Records (EHR) Digitize Patient Data at an Accelerating Pace
12. Many Industry Sectors Seek Consulting and Outsourcing Income, Competing with Pure Consultancies
13. Chips Built with Low Nanometer, High Density Design/Semiconductor Manufacturing Booms/Faster Chips Power Artificial Intelligence (AI)
14. Breakthroughs Achieved in Quantum Computing
15. Voice, Face & Image Recognition Changes the Wireless World, Enhanced Through Artificial Intelligence (AI)
16. Digital Assistants Include Amazon’s Echo and Google’s Home/Alexa and Similar Software Power Third-Party Developers
17. Wearable Sensors Track Exercise Data/Apparel and Shoe Manufacturers Adopt Technologies
18. The Internet of Things (IoT) and M2M to Boom, Enhanced by Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Open New Avenues for Hacking
19. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning and Machine Learning Advance into Commercial Applications, Including Health Care and Robotics
20. IT Consulting/Software Consulting/ Computer Operations Consulting
21. Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality and 3-D Technologies Create Opportunities for the Tech Industry/Immersion Games to Grow
22. The Future: Pervasive Computing and Complete Mobility Will Be Standard/Artificial Intelligence (AI) Will Boost Nearly all Sectors

Plunkett Research Provides In-Depth Tables for the Following Computers, Hardware & Software Industry Statistics

1. Computers, Hardware & Software Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Internet Access Technologies Compared
3. U.S. Computer Software & Related Services Quarterly Revenue: Q4 2022-Q3 2023
4. Software Publishing Industry, U.S.: Estimated Revenue, Inventories & Expenses: 2017-2022
5. Internet Publishing & Broadcasting & Web Search Portals: Estimated Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2016-2021
6. Top Ten Suppliers & Destinations of U.S. Computers & Electronic Products: 2017- First Half 2023
7. Value of Computers & Electronic Products Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories & Orders by Industry, U.S.: 2016-September 2023
8. Exports & Imports of Telecommunications Equipment, U.S.: 2017- 2022
9. Number of Business & Residential High Speed Internet Lines, U.S.: 2018-2023
10. Computer Industry Employment by Business Type, U.S.: 2018-October 2023


Introduction
How to Use This Book
Chapter 1: Major Trends Affecting the Computers, Hardware & Software Industry
1) Introduction to the Computers, Hardware & Software Industry
2) Post-Coronavirus Comments on the Computers, Hardware & Software Industry
3) Hot Fields Within Computers, Hardware & Software Include Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things (IoT)
4) Supercomputing Hits 1,194 Petaflops/ IBM’s Watson Expands Commercial Applications for Big Data
5) Cloud Computing and Software as a Service (SaaS) Point the Way to the Future
6) Growth in Big Data Supported by Expansion of Cloud Computing and Predictive Analytics
7) Wi-Fi Enables Wireless Traffic Growth, Including the Internet of Things (IoT)
8) Global Internet Market Tops 5.40 Billion Users/Ultrafast Broadband Expands, both Fixed and Wireless
9) Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Gains Traction
10) Streaming Apps Take Over TVs, Leading to Cord Cutting/Subscription Losses for Cable and Satellite
11) Electronic Health Records (EHR) Digitize Patient Data at an Accelerating Pace
12) Many Industry Sectors Seek Consulting and Outsourcing Income, Competing with Pure Consultancies
13) Chips Built with Low Nanometer, High Density Design/Semiconductor Manufacturing Booms/Faster Chips Power Artificial Intelligence (AI)
14) Breakthroughs Achieved in Quantum Computing
15) Voice, Face & Image Recognition Changes the Wireless World, Enhanced Through Artificial Intelligence (AI)
16) Digital Assistants Include Amazon’s Echo and Google’s Home/Alexa and Similar Software Power Third-Party Developers
17) Wearable Sensors Track Exercise Data/Apparel and Shoe Manufacturers Adopt Technologies
18) The Internet of Things (IoT) and M2M to Boom, Enhanced by Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Open New Avenues for Hacking
19) Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning and Machine Learning Advance into Commercial Applications, Including Health Care and Robotics
20) IT Consulting/Software Consulting/ Computer Operations Consulting
21) Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality and 3-D Technologies Create Opportunities for the Tech Industry/Immersion Games to Grow
22) The Future: Pervasive Computing and Complete Mobility Will Be Standard/Artificial Intelligence (AI) Will Boost Nearly all Sectors
Chapter 2: Computers, Hardware & Software Industry Statistics
Computers, Hardware & Software Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
Internet Access Technologies Compared
U.S. Computer Software & Related Services Quarterly Revenue: Q4 2022-Q3 2023
Software Publishing Industry, U.S.: Estimated Revenue, Inventories & Expenses: 2017-2022
Internet Publishing & Broadcasting & Web Search Portals: Estimated Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2016-2021
Top Ten Suppliers & Destinations of U.S. Computers & Electronic Products: 2017- First Half 2023
Value of Computers & Electronic Products Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories & Orders by Industry, U.S.: 2016-September 2023
Exports & Imports of Telecommunications Equipment, U.S.: 2017- 2022
Number of Business & Residential High Speed Internet Lines, U.S.: 2018-2023
Computer Industry Employment by Business Type, U.S.: 2018-October 2023
Chapter 3: Important Computers, Hardware & Software Industry Contacts
(Addresses, Phone Numbers and Internet Sites)
Chapter 4: THE COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE 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 COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE 500
Additional Indexes
Index of Hot Spots for Advancement for Women/Minorities
Index by Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Selected Affiliations
A Short Computers, Hardware & Software Industry Glossary

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