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| Faster, greener smarter: Reaching beyond the horizon in the world of semiconductors This in-depth report provides an analysis of the major technological advances that will drive the semiconductor industry in the coming years. In addition, the study comprises a benchmark analysis of key financial ratios in the semiconductor industry as well as sales projections for the coming years. Also included are insights from leading company executives. |
| Technology News: Where did my gross margin go? Executives try all kinds of things to increase revenue and profits like expanding services, launching complimentary products, driving cost reductions, and shifting channel strategy. Despite all the work and ingenuity that goes into these plans, many managers can’t actually tell you what impact any particular program is having on their gross margins. Gross margin analysis of revenue driving factors can uncover the issues driving the poor gross margins so that specific programs can be put in place to drive improvements. |
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| China's impact on the semiconductor industry: 2011 update China continues to lead the world in semiconductor consumption with a compound annual growth rate of 24.8% since 2000, due to the transfer of worldwide electronic equipment production to China and the increased semiconductor content in products. This report on the Chinese semiconductor industry combines statistics and executive interviews to analyze the semiconductor industry in China, including geographical and product category demand and shifts in the semiconductor value chain. |
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| 14TH Annual CEO Survey: Technology industry summary Technology CEO respsonses reflect three overarching industry trends: the explosion in popularity of mobile devices such as smart phones and tablets, the ‘consumerisation’ of technology and the adoption of cloud computing. |
| A shifting software revenue recognition landscape PwC discusses how companies might begin to apply the proposed model to typical software transactions by highlighting the context of the transaction, giving a brief summary of the current US GAAP approach, and providing insights into how the issue would be addressed under the proposed model. |
| Staying the course of globalisation: A business imperative In today's challenging environment, tech companies continue to seek ways to build revenues while cutting costs. But in their desire to reach short-term goals are companies effectively utilising globalisation to achieve their long-term growth strategy? |
| Government's many roles in fostering innovation In this 50-page report, PwC assembles in-house research on 11 countries, as well as several US states, known for large concentrations of high-tech organisations, reviewing and analysing the specific tax, legal and other fiscal policies that these governments are employing to foster innovation in their territories. |
| How will your company respond to the proposed changes in revenue recognition? 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Technology M&A Insights 2010 Welcome to the 2010 edition of 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. |
| Analysis of SEC comment letters in the semiconductor industry A detailed report highlighting the key areas that the SEC has focused upon in their comment letters to semiconductor registrants in the last year. |
| Managing the risks and rewards of collaboration How can technology companies manage the risks to reap the rewards of collaboration? To answer this question, PwC surveyed over 150 senior technology industry executives worldwide, and conducted in-depth personal interviews with industry leaders and PwC subject matter professionals. The findings are analysed in our report Managing the risks and rewards of collaboration. |
| The exit slowdown and the new venture capital landscape The proverbial IPO window lifts, falls, then lifts again. Veteran venture capitalists have lived through such cycles, but few have seen the window shut as completely as it did this year. This paper 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. |
| Are you ready for digital company 2013? Five years from now, how will companies use technology to compete and succeed? To find out, the Economist Intelligence Unit, with sponsorship from PwC, surveyed over 600 senior executives worldwide, and conducted several in-depth interviews with business leaders and independent technology experts. The findings are analysed in depth in two white papers. We are pleased to offer them to you and we are ready to help you translate these insights into actionable strategy. |
| 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. |
| A shifting software revenue recognition landscape? This paper discusses the existence of written arrangement, multiple element contract and treatment of future obligations, accounting for post-contract customer support, rules on time-based licenses, and the question of discounts when applying the residual method. |
| Shaping digital convergence through mergers & acquisitions There's no doubt that convergence is causing great change—partnerships, alliances, and M&A deals are all on the rise. But is convergence really the driver? In order to shed some light on this question, PwC and the Economist Intelligence Unit asked executives across the world what they thought about this and other related questions. |
| Successful strategies for talent management In view of the increasing scarcity of talent available worldwide, PwC and the Economist Intelligence Unit asked executives how they are meeting their current talent needs and, more importantly, what they're doing to ensure that these needs are met in the next five years. |
| Embracing change in the technology industries Change in the technology industries appears never ending. Yet evidence from 13 in-depth interviews and an online survey of 126 executives in the technology industries worldwide shows that the industry believes it is learning how to adapt, survive and thrive amid great change. |