Technology publications

Global 100 Software Leaders

The PwC Global 100 Software Leaders report contains four top 100 software vendors lists: Global, EMEA, North America and Emerging Markets.
[20-05-2013]


2013 Information security breaches survey

We were commissioned by the department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) to survey companies across the UK on recent cyber security incidents and emerging trends. This survey aims to provide greater awareness amongst UK business of the risks, how companies are mitigating (or not) those risks and key trends.
[21-04-2013]


Internet of things: evolving transactions into relationships

This issue explores how organizations can now build post-transaction relationships with their customers and what that means for businesses and their IT functions.
[14-04-2013]


Making the cloud work for you

Many Chief Information Officers (CIOs) are adding cloud-based solutions but it’s important to understand the wider organisational impacts.
[10-04-2013]


End User Computing (EUC) governance - managing critical spreadsheets

This publication specifically focuses on governance which addresses the key issues and risks our clients face. It provides details of the End User Computing (EUC) toolkit which includes tools and an associated methodology to provide a staged process for establishing controls over EUC's.
[10-03-2013]


The future of software pricing excellence

The shift in software pricing models from license to software as a service is amongst the most dramatic shifts in the industry. Setting the right pricing strategy for this new services based model is a critical issue for software companies.
[31-01-2013]


Solving business problems with game-based design:
Technology Forecast 2012, issue 3:

This issue of Technology Forecast explores the wide range of game design techniques that can be used in non-game environments for business benefit.
[18-12-2012]


From vision to decision: Pharma 2020

Predicting pharma’s future trends and the decisions companies need to make to capitalise on the opportunities
[14-11-2012]


Aerospace Top 100 special report 2012

Produced jointly by PwC and Flight International, the annual Aerospace Top 100 report outlines the trends in the industry and ranks the top 100 Aerospace companies by revenues and profitability.
[16-09-2012]


Technology Forecast 2012, Issue 2: The business value of information interfaces

This issue examines how enterprises can engage with the challenges and opportunities stemming from Social computing, Mobile computing, Analytics and Cloud computing (SMAC) by scaling integrations and harnessing digital ecosystems.
[18-07-2012]


mHealth in the UK: Paths for growth

In the UK, interest in mHealth – from patients, carers, commissioners and healthcare providers - has never been greater. Against this backdrop, the latest UK executive summary - mHeath in the UK: Paths for growth’ – provides the findings of the survey, commissioned by PwC, by the Economist Intelligence Unit and the scope for mHealth in the UK.
[13-06-2012]


Fact or Fiction - Venture Capital funding in the UK tech sector is dead

PwC’s research into the UK technology and digital media industries to explore the current funding environment for fast growing companies.
[16-05-2012]


Are telecoms companies spending wisely?

Our analysis of the financial performance of 78 global telecoms companies found that they don’t always get a good return on their capital investment.
[30-04-2012]


Cyber Security M&A Review - decoding deals in the global Cyber Security industry

Global Cyber Security spending is expected to reach $60 billion in 2011 and is forecast to grow at 10 percent every year during the next three to five years. In most global regions, the private sector accounts for the majority of Cyber Security spending, the U.S. is the notable exception where government spending is almost equal to the private sector.
[26-03-2012]


Private Business April 2012: Agility in IT: Kelway's story

Agility in IT: An interview with Phil Doye, founder and CEO of Kelway Ltd, and Dan Law, Managing Director.
[26-03-2012]


PwC Technology Forecast 2012, issue 1: Reshaping the workforce with the new analytics

This issue explores the impact of the new analytics and the culture change enterprises can foster with the help of emerging data analysis tools and services.
[15-03-2012]


Programmed for growth: Outlook for the technology deals market - Big data

An insight into what big data means and its impact on deal activity in the technology sector.
[15-02-2012]


China's Impact on the Semiconductor Industry: 2011 Update

China has an impact on virtually all technology industry sectors worldwide and tech companies need to consider China when setting their growth strategies. China continues to be the dominating consumer of semiconductors, enjoying a compounded annual growth rate of 24.8% since 2000.
[29-01-2012]


Programmed for growth: Outlook for the technology deals market

Programmed for growth: Outlook for the technology deals market
[23-01-2012]


Programmed for growth: Outlook for the technology deals market - Cyber-security

Programmed for growth: Outlook for the technology deals market - Cyber-security
[23-01-2012]


Programmed for growth: Outlook for the technology deals market Fintech

Last year we correctly predicted that Fintech would be an area for growth in the technology deals market with issues such as risk and payment systems driving deals throughout 2011.
[04-01-2012]


Technology Forecast 2011, issue 4: Building Sustainable Companies

Technology Forecast 2011, issue 4: Building Sustainable Companies
[08-11-2011]


Technology Forecast: Transforming collaboration with social tools

This issue of PwC’s Technology Forecast explores how to confront communications overload and boost collaboration potential by making the best use of the new powerful social media tools.
[06-09-2011]


The New Digital Economy

This white paper provides insights into how corporations are responding to the economic and technology trends reshaping the global marketplace.
[28-07-2011]


Innovation fires aerospace and defence success

Aerospace and defence companies need to innovate to create competitive advantage in an increasingly competitive market, according to our survey questioning industry CEOs.
[23-06-2011]


Technology Forecast: Decoding innovation's DNA

This issue looks at enterprise innovation and the role of information technology.
[06-04-2011]


Technology mergers and acquisitions (M&A) 2011

Technology mergers and acquisitions 2011. What's generating deals in the technology sector?
[21-03-2011]


Technology M&A Insights - How Government cuts are creating opportunities

Jass Sarai talks about emerging deals in the Public Sector in relation to technology with Andy Morgan, Matt Cross and Philip Shepherd.
[21-03-2011]


What's generating deals in the technology sector?

This annual PwC report forecasts the outlook for M&A deal activity in the global technology sector and looks at future sector trends.
[21-03-2011]


Private equity technology M&A - Why now might be the right time for a deal

Jass Sarai discusses in detail how private equity is back in 2011 with Andy Morgan, Matt Cross and Philip Shepherd.
[21-03-2011]


Financial technology deals - Regulation and increasing IT spend from banks boost M&A activity

Jass Sarai talks about emerging Fin Tech with Andy Morgan, Matt Cross and Philip Shepherd.
[21-03-2011]


How can smart handhelds fundamentally transform how we do business?

In this issue of Technology Forecast we examine how the current generation of smart phones and hand held devices means more opportunities for enterprises than might be obvious at first glance.
[13-01-2011]


PwC Software & IT Services Seminar 2010

Our Annual Software and IT Services seminar, provided our clients with an update on the key issues facing the industry and inform their strategy for 2011.
[12-01-2011]


Global Software 100 Leaders - 2011

The software industry is undergoing significant change as new technologies and customer behaviours emerge. This report identifies the software leaders in key territories.
[06-01-2011]


Global Software 100 Leaders - 2011

The software industry is undergoing significant change as new technologies and customer behaviours emerge. This report identifies the software leaders in key territories
[31-12-2010]


Technology Executive Connections - Volume 7

Technology Executive Connections Volume 7
[16-12-2010]


How far is China’s global reach?

While not immune to the 2008-2009 global recession, China's semiconductor industry continues to expand its footprint in the global marketplace and therefore its impact on your business.
[13-12-2010]


Cloud computing

Cloud Computing
[29-10-2010]


What should CEOs, CIOs and CFOs do with cloud computing beyond just making IT perform better?

What should CEOs, CIOs and CFOs do with cloud computing beyond just making IT perform better?
[14-10-2010]


Making sense of Big Data

Technology Forecast - Making sense of Big Data
[29-06-2010]


Making sense of a complex world

This is the first paper in a series of discussion papers addressing topical accounting and financial reporting issues in the Telecom sector.
[08-06-2010]


Managing the end-to-end process

Managing the end-to-end process
[13-04-2010]


Unlocking hidden transformational value

Technology forecast - Unlocking hidden transformational value
[28-01-2010]