Plunkett’s InfoTech Industry data presents a complete analysis of the technology business, including hardware, software, the Internet, and networks.

This market research tool includes our analysis of the major trends affecting the computer and software industry, from the PC market, to Wi-Fi and WiMax, to Linux and open systems, web services and .Net to supercomputing. In addition, we provide several major statistical tables covering the industry, from computer sector revenues to broadband subscribers to semiconductor industry production. No other source provides this book’s easy-to-understand comparisons of growth, expenditures, technologies, imports/exports, corporations, research and other vital subjects.

The corporate profiles section provides in-depth, one-page profiles on each of the top 500 InfoTech companies. We have used our massive databases to provide you with unique, objective analysis, market research and competitive intelligence on the largest and most exciting companies in: Computer Hardware, Computer Software, Internet Services, E-Commerce, Network Devices, Semiconductors, Memory, Storage, Open Systems, Linux, Information Management, Consulting and Data Processing. We've been working harder than ever to gather data on all the latest trends in information technology. Our research effort includes an exhaustive study of new technologies and discussions with experts at dozens of innovative tech companies.

Contains detailed market research, business analysis and competitive intelligence, featuring:

• Hardware, Systems, Software and Networking Industry Trends/ Research and Development
• Mergers and Acquisitions in Leading Information Technology Companies
• Information Technology Finance/ Growth Companies
• Contacts, Including Industry Associations and Government Agencies
• Information Technology Business Statistics
• Computer Systems and Hardware
• Computer Software and Software on Demand
• Broadband and Internet Access, including Cable and DSL
• Web Services and XML
• Wi-Fi, WiMax and other 802.11 Systems as well as Bluetooth
• Supercomputers and Mainframes
• PCs, including Desktops, Laptops and netbooks
• Computer Memory, Storage Devices and Network Storage Trends
• Information Management Services, Computer Consulting, Globalization and Offshoring
• Data Processing Services, Back Office Systems and Outsourcing
• Linux and Open Source Systems
• Semiconductor Manufacturing, Design and Chip Trends

Whether you purchase the printed almanac or buy a subscription to the online edition, you will find a complete overview, industry analysis and market research tool in one superb, value-priced package.

We provide you with our famous industry trends analysis, statistical tables, and a glossary, along with a database of industry contacts including associations and professional societies. And you receive our proprietary, in-depth profiles of hundreds of leading companies in all facets of this industry—public and private companies, U.S. and non-U.S. based.

Electronic Access to Company Profiles: Our online data enables you to search, filter and view selected companies, and then export contact data into text or Excel, including executive names with titles, plus the company addresses and phone numbers.

Migration from CD-ROM to Online Tools: 2010 and earlier editions of our printed almanacs (published before June 2010) come with a CD-ROM that contains a complete database of company profiles. For 2011 editions (published June 2010 and later), we have migrated to a special set of online tools provided to book buyers at no additional charge. Buyers of these newer editions receive a form enabling them to register for 1-year, 1-seat online access to special tools at Plunkett Research Online, including the ability to view the market research/industry trends section and industry statistics. In this manner, you have online access the very latest data posted to Plunkett Research Online for one year. With either the CD-ROM or the online tools, you will be able to access the company profiles to search, view and export company data and contacts.

Here's what the critics say about the printed edition:

"The almanac is very easy to read and provides a quick way to identify leading companies in the information technology field." - American Reference Books Annual

"Five-Stars! I realize that technology is changing much faster than I can possibly keep up with or comprehend. This book is extremely informative and written in a manner that is understandable, even to a non-techie." - Amazon.com review

"Intriguing reference...interesting articles on the industry's trends...Plunkett's contains more information on the firms that are included." - Library Journal