Technology, Information & Communication publications

PwC has published numerous publications on a number of technology, information & communication topics.

All PwC Technology, Information & Communication Publications see on PwC Global web site.

Global publications

	Technology M&A Insights This annual report by PwC forecasts the outlook for M&A activity in the global technology sector in 2010 and reviews the challenges the sector faced during 2009.  Free download | 2010
	How will your company respond to the proposed changes in revenue recognition? This publication is designed to help executives understand the potential impacts of the proposal to their businesses, identify challenges and opportunities, and encourage active participation in the standard setting process by responding to the boards' proposal. It does not represent a summary of PwC's formal responses or comments to the proposal. PwC is currently formulating its global response and is planning to submit a comment letter on the proposal. 140 kB PDF file | 2009 | Free download
	Software revenue recognition: Navigating the complexities has never been easier PwC's newly updated Software revenue recognition guide is now available in an interactive Web format and features online annotations, highlighting, bookmarking, in-context search results and more.The content of the Guide has been updated thoroughly to include the latest information and guidance available, and to comprehend the latest developments in the software industry. Interactive website |  Free registration
	Three technology innovations that are helping businesses become more agile to better manage change Today's pace of change is relentless. In this article from our business magazine View, discover how technology innovations like cloud computing, virtualization, enterprise Web 2.0, and business performance platforms are helping companies become more agile to better manage change. Interactive website | 2008
	Exploiting intellectual property in a complex world This PwC 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 subject matter 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 (protection and litigation) towards managing and enhancing its value. 2,2 MB PDF file | 2007 | Free download
	IAS 36 Impairment of Assets This white paper considers the accounting issues related to impairment tests under IAS 36 Impairment of Assets in the telecommunications industry. 426 kB PDF file | 2009 | Free download
	Communications review: Striving for efficiency A journal for telecom, cable, satellite and Internet executives Interactive website | 2010
	IFRIC 13 – Customer loyalty programmes The issuance by the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) of IFRIC 13, Customer Loyalty Programmes, has implications for telecom operators. This publication considers the accounting and the practical implications that arise from the guidance in IFRIC 13. 3 MB PDF file | 2009 | Free download
	IFRS 8 Operating Segments Reporting on the performance of operating segments continues to be a critical area of focus for investors and regulators. As telecommunications companies adopt the new International Financial Reporting Standard, IFRS 8 Operating Segments, they may face challenges in defining and reporting segmental information. This paper is intended to provoke thought and identify some of the issues that companies may encounter as they apply the provisions of the standard. 3 MB PDF file | 2009 | Free download