Plunkett's Computers, Hardware & Software Industry Almanac 2025: Computers, Hardware & Software Industry Market Research, Statistics, Trends and Leading Companies

PLUNKETT’S COMPUTERS, HARDWARE & SOFTWARE INDUSTRY ALMANAC 2025

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
  • Statistical Tables
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. Major Trends Affecting the Computers, Hardware & Software Industry
2. Introduction to 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 1,742 Petaflops
5. Cloud Computing and Software as a Service (SaaS) Provide Data Storage & Access
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 Subscriptions Market Tops 9.3 Billion, 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. Chips Built with Low Nanometer, High Density Design/Faster Chips Power Artificial Intelligence (AI)/ Processor Development Booms
13. Breakthroughs Achieved in Quantum Computing
14. Voice, Face & Image Recognition Changes the Wireless World, Enhanced Through Artificial Intelligence (AI)
15. Digital Assistants Include Amazon’s Echo and Google’s Home/Alexa and Similar Software Power Third-Party Developers
16. Wearable Sensors Track Exercise Data/Apparel and Shoe Manufacturers Adopt Technologies
17. The Internet of Things (IoT) and M2M to Boom, Enhanced by Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Open New Avenues for Hacking
18. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning and Machine Learning Advance into Commercial Applications, Including Health Care and Robotics
19. IT Consulting/Software Consulting/ Computer Operations Consulting
20. Many Industry Sectors Seek Consulting and Outsourcing Income, Competing with Pure Consultancies
21. Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality and 3-D Technologies Create Opportunities for the Tech Industry/Immersion Games to Grow

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. Global Digital, Network, Computer & Telecom Industries--Key Statistics & Market Size Overview
3. Internet Access Technologies Compared
4. U.S. Computer Software & Related Services Quarterly Revenue: Q4 2023-Q3 2024
5. Software Publishing Industry, U.S.: Estimated Revenue, Inventories & Expenses: 2017-2022
6. Internet Publishing & Broadcasting & Web Search Portals: Estimated Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2017-2022
7. Top Ten Suppliers & Destinations of U.S. Computers & Electronic Products: 2017-2023
8. Value of Computers & Electronic Products Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories & Orders by Industry, U.S.: 2016 - September 2024
9. Exports & Imports of Telecommunications Equipment, U.S.: 2018-2023
10. Number of Business & Residential High Speed Internet Lines, U.S.: 2020-2025
11. Research Funding for Computer and Information Science Engineering, U.S. National Science Foundation: Fiscal Years 2022-2024
12. Software Publishing Industry, U.S.: Estimated Selected Expenses: 2017-2022
13. Computer Industry Employment by Business Type, U.S.: 2019-October 2024


Introduction
How to Use This Book
Chapter 1: Major Trends Affecting the Computers, Hardware & Software Industry
1) Major Trends Affecting the Computers, Hardware & Software Industry
2) Introduction to 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 1,742 Petaflops
5) Cloud Computing and Software as a Service (SaaS) Provide Data Storage & Access
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 Subscriptions Market Tops 9.3 Billion, 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) Chips Built with Low Nanometer, High Density Design/Faster Chips Power Artificial Intelligence (AI)/ Processor Development Booms
13) Breakthroughs Achieved in Quantum Computing
14) Voice, Face & Image Recognition Changes the Wireless World, Enhanced Through Artificial Intelligence (AI)
15) Digital Assistants Include Amazon’s Echo and Google’s Home/Alexa and Similar Software Power Third-Party Developers
16) Wearable Sensors Track Exercise Data/Apparel and Shoe Manufacturers Adopt Technologies
17) The Internet of Things (IoT) and M2M to Boom, Enhanced by Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Open New Avenues for Hacking
18) Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning and Machine Learning Advance into Commercial Applications, Including Health Care and Robotics
19) IT Consulting/Software Consulting/ Computer Operations Consulting
20) Many Industry Sectors Seek Consulting and Outsourcing Income, Competing with Pure Consultancies
21) Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality and 3-D Technologies Create Opportunities for the Tech Industry/Immersion Games to Grow
Chapter 2: Computers, Hardware & Software Industry Statistics
Computers, Hardware & Software Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
Global Digital, Network, Computer & Telecom Industries--Key Statistics & Market Size Overview
Internet Access Technologies Compared
U.S. Computer Software & Related Services Quarterly Revenue: Q4 2023-Q3 2024
Software Publishing Industry, U.S.: Estimated Revenue, Inventories & Expenses: 2017-2022
Internet Publishing & Broadcasting & Web Search Portals: Estimated Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2017-2022
Top Ten Suppliers & Destinations of U.S. Computers & Electronic Products: 2017-2023
Value of Computers & Electronic Products Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories & Orders by Industry, U.S.: 2016 - September 2024
Exports & Imports of Telecommunications Equipment, U.S.: 2018-2023
Number of Business & Residential High Speed Internet Lines, U.S.: 2020-2025
Research Funding for Computer and Information Science Engineering, U.S. National Science Foundation: Fiscal Years 2022-2024
Software Publishing Industry, U.S.: Estimated Selected Expenses: 2017-2022
Computer Industry Employment by Business Type, U.S.: 2019-October 2024
Chapter 3: Important Computers, Hardware & Software Industry Contacts
(Addresses, Phone Numbers and Internet Sites)
Chapter 4: THE COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE
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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