Operating Systems & Productivity Software Publishing Market in the United States

• Publication date: December 2012
• Report size: 34 pages

Soft spot: The shift to mobile devices will hurt demand, but revenue will rise marginally Operating Systems & Productivity Software Publishing in the USBeat the systemThe shift from traditional computers to mobile devices and tablet PCs will cause revenue growth to be marginal. Cloud computing will also have several effects on the market, reshaping the way consumers access and pay for software. It will heighten...

Soft spot: The shift to mobile devices will hurt demand, but revenue will rise marginally

Operating Systems & Productivity Software Publishing in the US

Beat the system

The shift from traditional computers to mobile devices and tablet PCs will cause revenue growth to be marginal. Cloud computing will also have several effects on the market, reshaping the way consumers access and pay for software. It will heighten competition and shrink profit margins, but it will also reduce revenue volatility by converting software to a subscription-based expense.

Companies in this market develop and publish operating system (OS) and productivity software. OS software is the platform and interface with which computer users interact. Productivity software includes basic applications like word processors, spreadsheets and slideshow creation tools. This market does not include computer hardware manufacturing, database software publishing or business analytics software publishing.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the market including the key sensitivities and success factors. The report also provides a 5 year market forecasts and growth ratio (CAGR). The last part of the report includes data and information related to the competitive landscape. Key industry players are profiled along with a market share analysis. .

Publishing Industry in the United States

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT THIS INDUSTRY
Industry Definition
Main Activities
Similar Market
Additional Resources

INDUSTRY AT A GLANCE

8. INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Executive Summary
Key External Drivers
Current Performance
Industry Outlook
Industry Life Cycle

PRODUCTS & MARKETS
Supply Chain
Products & Services
Market Dynamics
Major Industries
International Trade
Business Locations

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Market Share Concentration
Key Success Factors
Cost Analysis Benchmarks
Competitive Landscape
Barriers to Entry
Industry Globalization

MAJOR COMPANIES

OPERATING CONDITIONS
Structural Risk Index
Investment Requirements
Technology & Systems
Industry Volatility
Regulation & Policy
Industry Support
Tax Framework Issues

2. KEY MARKET DATA
Industry Data
Annual Change
Key Ratios
Historical Performance

JARGON & GLOSSARY

MAJOR COMPANIES

Apple Computer, Inc.

Microsoft Corporation