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Plunkett's Computers, Hardware & Software Industry Almanac 2026: Computers, Hardware & Software Industry Market Research, Statistics, Trends and Leading Companies

Publisher Plunkett Research, Ltd.
Published Mar 06, 2026
Length 651 Pages
SKU # PLK20959167

Description

PLUNKETT’S COMPUTERS, HARDWARE & SOFTWARE INDUSTRY ALMANAC 2026

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. Big Data and Data Mining Share Synergies with Cloud Computing, AI, Analytics and Targeted Advertising
7. Global Internet Subscriptions Market Tops 9.83 Billion, both Fixed and Wireless
8. Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Gains Traction
9. Streaming Apps Take Over TVs, Leading to Cord Cutting/Subscription Losses for Cable and Satellite
10. Electronic Health Records (EHR) Digitize Patient Data at an Accelerating Pace
11. Chips Built with Low Nanometer, High Density Design/ Faster Chips Power Artificial Intelligence (AI)/ Processor Development Booms
12. Breakthroughs Achieved in Quantum Computing
13. Voice, Face & Image Recognition Change the Wireless World, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools Added to Smartphones
14. Digital Assistants Include Amazon’s Echo and Google’s Home/Alexa and Similar Software Power Third-Party Developers
15. Wearable Sensors Track Exercise Data/Apparel and Shoe Manufacturers Adopt Technologies
16. The Internet of Things (IoT) and M2M to Boom, Enhanced by Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Open New Avenues for Hacking
17. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning and Machine Learning Advance into Commercial Applications, Including Health Care and Robotics
18. IT Consulting/Software Consulting/ Computer Operations Consulting
19. Many Industry Sectors Seek Consulting and Outsourcing Income, Competing with Pure Consultancies
20. Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality and 3-D Technologies Create Opportunities for the Tech Industry/Immersion Games to Grow
21. AI Data Center Construction Booms Worldwide, Faces Monumental Challenges

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 2024 - Q3 2025
5. Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services: Estimated Revenue, Annual Payroll & Number of Employees, U.S.: 2023
6. Top Ten Suppliers & Destinations of U.S. Computers & Electronic Products: 2018-2024
7. Value of Computers & Electronic Products Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories & Orders by Industry, U.S.: 2018 - November 2025
8. Exports & Imports of Telecommunications Equipment, U.S.: 2019-2024
9. Number of Business & Residential High Speed Internet Lines, U.S.: 2021-2025
10. Research Funding for Computer and Information Science Engineering, U.S. National Science Foundation: Fiscal Years 2024-2026
11. Computer Industry Employment by Business Type, U.S.: 2020-2025

Table of Contents

651 Pages
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) Big Data and Data Mining Share Synergies with Cloud Computing, AI, Analytics and Targeted Advertising
7) Global Internet Subscriptions Market Tops 9.83 Billion, both Fixed and Wireless
8) Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Gains Traction
9) Streaming Apps Take Over TVs, Leading to Cord Cutting/Subscription Losses for Cable and Satellite
10) Electronic Health Records (EHR) Digitize Patient Data at an Accelerating Pace
11) Chips Built with Low Nanometer, High Density Design/ Faster Chips Power Artificial Intelligence (AI)/ Processor Development Booms
12) Breakthroughs Achieved in Quantum Computing
13) Voice, Face & Image Recognition Change the Wireless World, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools Added to Smartphones
14) Digital Assistants Include Amazon’s Echo and Google’s Home/Alexa and Similar Software Power Third-Party Developers
15) Wearable Sensors Track Exercise Data/Apparel and Shoe Manufacturers Adopt Technologies
16) The Internet of Things (IoT) and M2M to Boom, Enhanced by Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Open New Avenues for Hacking
17) Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning and Machine Learning Advance into Commercial Applications, Including Health Care and Robotics
18) IT Consulting/Software Consulting/ Computer Operations Consulting
19) Many Industry Sectors Seek Consulting and Outsourcing Income, Competing with Pure Consultancies
20) Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality and 3-D Technologies Create Opportunities for the Tech Industry/Immersion Games to Grow
21) AI Data Center Construction Booms Worldwide, Faces Monumental Challenges
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 2024 - Q3 2025
Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services: Estimated Revenue, Annual Payroll & Number of Employees, U.S.: 2023
Top Ten Suppliers & Destinations of U.S. Computers & Electronic Products: 2018-2024
Value of Computers & Electronic Products Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories & Orders by Industry, U.S.: 2018 - November 2025
Exports & Imports of Telecommunications Equipment, U.S.: 2019-2024
Number of Business & Residential High Speed Internet Lines, U.S.: 2021-2025
Research Funding for Computer and Information Science Engineering, U.S. National Science Foundation: Fiscal Years 2024-2026
Computer Industry Employment by Business Type, U.S.: 2020-2025
Chapter 3: Important Computers, Hardware & Software Industry Contacts
(Addresses, Phone Numbers and Internet Sites)
Chapter 4: THE COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE 50
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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