Artificial intelligence | Augmented reality |
Batch processing | Biometrics |
Biotechnology | Business automation |
Business software | Chatbots |
City automation | Cloud computing |
Cloud storage | Cloud platforms |
Cloud databases | Communications technology |
Consumer electronics | Consumer software |
Cybersecurity | Data analytics |
Data center operators | Databases |
DevOps platforms | Digital advertising |
Digital marketing | Ecommerce platforms |
Edtech | Electronic health records |
Enterprise resource planning | Fintech |
Game consoles | Game platforms |
Geographic information systems | Hardware |
Healthcare technology | Home automation |
Identity and access management | Industrial automation |
Industrial robotics | Infrastructure as a service |
Internet of things | Internet service providers |
IT certifications | IT consulting |
IT helpdesk platforms | IT recruitment agencies |
IT staffing | IT standards |
IT support | IT training |
Machine learning | Managed IT services |
Medical technology | Mobile apps |
Mobile services | Natural language processing |
Navigation services | Payment processing |
Payroll | Platform as a service |
Human resources platforms | Project management software |
Robotics | Satellite technology |
Semiconductor manufacturers | Serverless computing |
Social media management | Social media platforms |
Software as a service | Software development |
Software quality assurance | Space technology |
System integration | Technology outsourcing |
Telemedicine | Transaction processing |
Unified communications | Video games |
Virtual assistants | Virtual private cloud |
Virtual private network | Virtual reality |
Wearable technology | Web development |
Hardware
The design, manufacturing and marketing of information technology hardware such as processors, networking equipment and storage devices.Software
The development, marketing, implementation and support of software products.Software as a Service
The development and delivery of software as a service.Platforms
Foundational services and infrastructure for building and running software.Systems Integrator
Specialists in implementing various software products and integrating them.Business Process Outsourcing
The outsourcing of business processes such as customer service.Infrastructure
Equipment and consulting related to IT infrastructure such as data centers and networks.Data Centers
Cloud computing, dedicated servers and other computing services.Telecom
The delivery of data and communication networks.IT Consulting
Specialized labor for projects and business processes.Creative Services
Information technology related creative services such as user interface design.Information Security
Hardware, software and consulting related to information security.Data Services
Services that provide data in areas such as finance, medicine, sales, marketing, risk, compliance, human resources, legal and information security.Artificial Intelligence
Platforms for building artificial intelligence.Robotics
Physical manifestations of computing including industrial, scientific and consumer robots.Gaming
Video games and other entertaining virtual environments.Media
The production and distribution of entertaining or informative content.Education & Training
Information technology related training and IT services for preschool, K-12, colleges, universities and technical schools.Simulation
Simulation of the real world for purposes such as training.Research & Development
Platforms, software and data services that support scientific research, medical research, product development and other research efforts.Ecommerce
Digital markets for goods.Energy
Energy related infrastructure management services in areas such as solar panel systems, charging stations and smart grids.Finance
Financial services are primarily an information technology capability. This includes services such as savings accounts, investment products, market access, wealth management, investing, financial transactions, payment systems and investment banking services.Financial Markets
The infrastructure of financial markets such as a stock exchange.Medical
Medical systems, data services and devices.Marketing
Marketing technologies such as a digital advertising platform.Market Research
Information services related to customer perceptions and needs.Competitive Intelligence
Industry specific information related to competition such as prices, industry trends and sales deals.Public Services
A public service is a service offered by a government such as a hospital, police service or a school. These are often heavily reliant on third party platforms, software services, data services, infrastructure and IT consulting.Smart Cities
Automation, monitoring and decision support systems for cities.Building & Home Automation
The automated management and monitoring of buildings and homes.Immersive Environments
Technology services and products related to virtual reality, augmented reality and other immersive experiences.Sharing Economy
Markets that connect individual providers of services with consumers.Consumer Products
Consumer products often contain software and are increasingly connected to the internet such that they are operated as an IT service.Mass Customization
Business models that give consumers design tools to create their own products that are manufactured to their specifications.Consumer Services
IT services marketed to consumers such as mobile apps.Business Services
Information technology intensive business services such as a recruiting service.Reputation Systems
Services that track the reputation of businesses or individuals.| Overview: IT Industry | ||
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Definition | Business models based on the collection, processing, distribution and use of information. | |
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