Though the sector has matured over the past 25 years, technology companies wrestle with constant challenges. Access to capital, faster time-to-market, and finding and keeping the right talent is more critical than ever. So is managing stakeholder and financial market expectations.
At PwC, we deliver industry-focused assurance, tax, and advisory services with a global perspective, local implementation, in-depth experience and a forward-thinking approach. As technology companies grow, the issues they face may change — but our ability to add value is a constant they can rely upon.
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CEO Survey: Technology, communications, entertainment & media industry summary
This year our global survey examines how CEOs in Telecommunications, Communications and Entertainment & Media view and are addressing the challenges facing them, and how their thoughts compare with generic responses across all industry sectors. The survey also considers how these challenges will impact on business models in the various sectors.
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Video: Technology industry outlook: Bill Cobourn, Global technology leader
What are the nine trends shaping the technology industry at a rapid pace? Listen to Bill Cobourn, Global technology leader at PricewaterhouseCoopers, discuss these and other pertinent issues currently influencing the sector.
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Cleantech comes of age
The race is on to make renewable energy and alternative fuels an economically viable alternative to fossil-based energy sources. Despite a weakening economy, the credit squeeze, and volatile public markets, investment by venture capitalists in the cleantech sector is expected to continue. This report is based on findings from the MoneyTree report, a quarterly survey produced by PwC and the National Venture Capital Association based on data provided by Thomson Reuters. It discusses the growth of investment in the alternative fuel supply sector, the trends affecting each new energy source, M&A activity in the sector and also the implications for investors in cleantech companies.
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Going green: Sustainable growth strategies
There are two main drivers of sustainability movement in the technology industry, both economic rather than altruistic: the potential to increase revenue through the increasing demand for greener products and services and the desire to decrease expenditures by reducing energy consumption. This report indicates that increasing sustainability will require collaboration all along the supply chain and that unique opportunities exist for both hardware and software companies.
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Exploiting intellectual property in a complex world
This PricewaterhouseCoopers report is based on both a global on-line survey of technology industry executives conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit and in-depth personal interviews with industry leaders and PwC professionals. It reveals that IP is a core strategic asset for technology companies and that the focus is shifting away from considering it as a mere legal issue towards managing and enhancing its value.
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How to capture value through software R&D
A thought provoking and concise discussion on how software companies can enhance their bottom line through R&D value management. R&D can improve its structures and processes to gain economic efficiencies while continuing to push a company's technological edge.
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Software pricing trends: How vendors can capitalize on the shift to new revenue models
This report explores both the causes and implications of the rise of new software pricing structures and provides guidance for vendors on how best to respond.
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M&A Insights 2007: Technology sector
This report provides an overview of M&A in the global technology sector during 2006 with analysis and comment on the market’s principal trends, driving forces and outlook for 2007.
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