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Research services

We love to research! And we like to share our research with the public, as we believe in openness and freedom of information. Click here for a list of our free online research publications about the IT industry.

In addition to our public work, we provide select premium research services to corporate customers and public organisations.

Software industry segment lists

Using our database of 10,000 software companies worldwide, we make customized lists of software companies per country and per software market segment. All listed software companies come with updated software revenue information. Revenue information is collected manually by reading annual reports in order to achieve the highest data quality possible. Automated sources are only used as starting points. This sets us apart from other research agencies. Our tailored lists are useful for those who need a high quality list of the top players a specific software industry segment. Our lists do not come with contact details.
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Software industry analysis

We have been analyzing the software industry for many years. Long enough to be able to see technology trends and forecast their business impact. Leveraging our industry expertise, we write reports about specific software market segments for our customers. Reports contain analysis of the main technologies, market trends, key players, competitive positions. Every report contains a forecast of technological development direction, market development and winning players.
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Investment research

Investment research reports about leading software companies for professional stock market investors. Our method of investment analysis is based upon that of Warren Buffett. While Warren Buffett is known not to invest in technology stocks, we apply his ideas to software companies of choice.  That is how you get the best of both worlds: Buffetts investment techniques, and our software industry expertise! Much like Warren, we do not focus on recent events: we take a long term view of the stock. Tip: if you are not sure which software company to invest in, ask us to send our best pick!
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Company position statement

A service solely intended for companies listed in our Global Software Top 100. A two page report about company activities, market position, software activities and key technologies, plus a statement of confirmation regarding the company position in the Global Software Top 100.
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LISTS AND RESEARCH

  • list Global Software Top 100 - Edition 2011
    • The Global Software Top 100 is a list of the world's largest software companies, ranked by annual software revenues. The list is based upon revenue information of 10,000+ IT companies worldwide.
  • Software industry trends (2011)
    • This research article (accompanying the Global Software Top 100) describes changes in the software industry playing field. It analyses trends and key players and forecasts future developments.
  • Top hardware companies
    • A list of the world's largest hardware companies.
  • What happens in the hardware industry?
    • Trends and analysis of the hardware industry and its key players.
  • Top IT services companies
    • A list of the world's largest IT services companies, ranked by annual services revenues. This link will take you to www.servicestop100.org.
  • IT services companies: healthy growth
    • What is happening in the IT services industry? Read this research publication to find out about trends and key players in the IT services industry.
  • Top gaming companies (2010)
    • Entertainment is good business, and gaming software companies are growing faster than the rest of the software industry. This research article discusses trends and key players in the gaming business.
  • Top ERP companies
    • A research publication about the world's leading players in enterprise software.
  • Top security software companies
    • A research publication discussing the world's leading publishers of security software: antivirus-, spamfiltering-, intrusion detection- and firewall software.
  • The fastest growing software companies
    • This research publication reveals the fastest growing software companies in the world.
  • CRM companies: a short list
    • A short list of the leading software companies selling Customer Relationship Management software; aimed at IT managers looking to purchase CRM software.
  • Top software companies in the US (2010)
    • A list of the largest software companies in the United States, ranked by annual software revenues. 2010 Edition, posted 15 December 2010.
  • U.S. software industry trends (2010)
    • A research publication discussing the trends and the key players in the software industry in the United States. Posted 15 December 2010.
  • Top companies in the world (not just software)
    • A general list of the largest companies in the world, ranked by revenues. Not just software companies; in fact, there are no software companies in it...
  • Top IT companies
    • A list of the largest IT companies in the world, ranked by annual revenues. Includes hardware, software and services.
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