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Plunkett's Telecommunications Industry Almanac is the only complete
reference guide to the telecommunications technologies and
companies that are changing the way the world communicates today.
This massive reference book's market research section provides our
famous trends analysis, as well as major statistical tables. You
will receive an abundance of data on statistics, new
telecommunications technologies, markets, the Internet, land lines,
VOIP, unified communications and leading telecommunications
companies. In the corporate profiles section, you'll receive vital
details on the Telecommunications 500 Firms, the largest, most
successful corporations in all facets of the telecommunications
business on a worldwide basis, both public and private. These
in-depth profiles include corporate names, addresses, phone and fax
numbers, web sites, growth plans, competitive advantage, financial
histories and up to 27 executive contacts by title. You will also
find information regarding local exchange and long distance
telephone service markets and trends, wireless and cellular
telephone markets and trends, satellite telecommunications, Wi-Fi,
telephone industry equipment, software and support. You'll find a
complete overview, industry analysis and market research report in
one superb, value-priced package.
Green technology initiatives are becoming pervasive around the
world and in virtually all industry sectors. For example,
construction projects of all types are becoming green at a rapid
clip, from new homes to giant office towers. Consumer products and
food products are emphasizing green components. Even textile and
apparel makers are emphasizing recycled, natural fabrics.
Investment in green facilities and technologies will grow
exponentially once a tipping point occurs that proves true economy
of scale and solid return on investment. This carefully-researched
book covers exciting trends in green technologies and supply
chains, manufacturing, research, development and businesses of all
types. It includes a thorough market analysis as well as our highly
respected trends analysis. You'll find a complete overview,
industry analysis and market research report in one superb,
value-priced package. It contains thousands of contacts for
business and industry leaders, industry associations, Internet
sites and other resources. This book also includes statistical
tables, an industry glossary and thorough indexes. The corporate
profiles section of the book includes our proprietary, in-depth
profiles of the 300 leading companies in all facets of the green
technology sector. You'll find a complete overview, industry
analysis and market research report in one superb, value-priced
package.
Formally, Plunkett's Energy Industry Almanac, this in-depth
reference tool to the energy industry covers everything from major
oil companies to independents, utilities, pipelines, coal, LNG, oil
field services, refiners and more. It features our famous trends
and technologies analysis, and includes statistical tables, a
glossary and our unique profiles of The Energy 500 Firms. The
energy industry is boiling over with changes. Deregulation, new
opportunities in foreign fields and markets, as well as
environmental challenges are rushing together head-on to shape the
energy and utilities business of the future. Meanwhile China has
become a major energy importer and Russia has become a major
exporter. Renewable and alternative energy sources are developing
quickly, including big investments in wind power and solar power.
This exciting new reference book covers everything from major oil
companies to electric and gas utilities, plus pipelines, regulatory
issues, investments, finance, research and development, refiners,
retailers, oil field services and engineering. Petroleum topics
include upstream and downstream. Additional topics include coal,
natural gas and LNG. Statistical tables cover everything from
energy consumption, production and reserves to imports, exports and
prices. Next, our unique profiles of the Energy 500 Firms are also
included, with such vital details as executive contacts by title,
revenues, profits, types of business, Internet addresses, growth
plans and more. You'll find a complete overview, industry analysis
and market research report in one superb, value-priced package.
The global aerospace industry plays a vital role in commerce,
communications, transportation, and defense. More than just
aircraft and aircraft manufacturing, the aerospace industry is
composed of original equipment manufacturing (OEM), avionics,
electronics, rockets, space vehicles, satellites, and drones. The
complex needs for achieving flight also makes the aerospace
industry a key contributor to advancements in computing, advanced
materials, and construction. Historically the stuff of fantasy, the
development of the commercial space and drone industry of today
adds a new dimension to the impact of aerospace in everyday life.
This carefully-researched book covers exciting trends in the
business of aerospace, aircraft, satellites and drones. This
reference tool includes thorough market analysis as well as our
highly respected trends analysis. It contains thousands of contacts
for business and industry leaders, industry associations, Internet
sites and other resources. This book also includes statistical
tables, an industry glossary and thorough indexes. The corporate
profiles section of the book includes our proprietary, in-depth
profiles of hundreds of leading companies, worldwide, in all facets
of the aerospace industry, including private and public firms. Here
you'll find complete profiles of the hot companies that are making
news today, the largest, most successful corporations in the
business. You'll find a complete overview, industry analysis and
market research report in one superb, value-priced package.
Both consumers and enterprises have shown tremendous enthusiasm for
banking online, making payments online and managing their
investments online. Â The incredible popularity and growth of
tools like Zelle and Paypal on the payments side, plus Robinhood
and Mint on the investment management side are good examples of the
immense potential of this industry. Â Related are such new
developments as cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, money transfer tools
like ACH and instant payments, along with new ways to make everyday
purchases like Apple Pay and Google Pay. Once again, Plunkett
Research helps you to stay on top of one of the world’s most
vital industries.
This reference book is a complete guide to the trends and leading
companies in the engineering, research, design, innovation and
development business fields, covering those firms that are dominant
in engineering-based design and development, as well as leaders in
technology-based research and development. In this carefully
researched volume, you'll get all of the data you need on the
Engineering & Research Industry, including: market analysis,
complete industry basics, trends, patents, intellectual property,
funding, research and development (R&D) data, growth companies,
investments, emerging technologies, CAD, CAE, CAM and more. The
book also contains major statistical tables. In addition, you'll
get expertly written profiles of 500 top global Engineering and
Research firms--the largest, most successful corporations in all
facets of Engineering and Research, all cross-indexed by location,
size and type of business. These corporate profiles include contact
names, addresses, Internet addresses, growth plans, finances,
research, marketing, technology, acquisitions and more. This book
will put the entire Engineering and Research industry in your
hands. You'll find a complete overview, industry analysis and
market research report in one superb, value-priced package.
Plunkett's Almanac of Middle Market Companies is designed to be a
time-saving business development tool for professionals, marketers,
sales directors, consultants and strategists seeking to understand
and reach middle market American companies. It will also be of
great use to placement, recruiting and human resources
professionals, as well as professionals working in economic
development, lending and media. It covers competitive intelligence,
market research and business analysis--everything you need to
identify and develop strategies for middle market corporations.
Coverage includes all major business sectors, from InfoTech, to
health care, to telecommunications and much more (We have
intentionally omitted retail companies and banks). These profiles
and details on over 500 middle market firms, both public and
private, are pulled from our extensive company and industry
databases. We also include a glossary and a listing of relevant
industry associations. Next, we profile hundreds of leading middle
market companies. Our company profiles include complete business
descriptions and up to 27 executives by name and title. You'll find
a complete overview, industry analysis and market research report
in one superb, value-priced package.
Outsourcing of all types, offshoring of business processing,
offshore contract manufacturing and globalization in general
continue to create massive change in the world of business. This
revolution creates both opportunities and challenges for
organizations, managers and professionals of all types. Plunkett's
Outsourcing & Offshoring Industry Almanac covers these sectors
in detail. We provide you with our famous industry trends analysis,
statistical tables and a glossary, along with a database of
industry contacts, including associations and professional
societies. We analyze topics such as captive offshore facilities;
insourcing; IT outsourcing; BPO; KPO; offshored professional
services such as accounting and design; offshored clinical trials;
and outsourced logistics and distribution. And, you receive our
proprietary, in-depth profiles of 350 leading companies in all
facets of this industry--public and private companies, U.S. and
non-U.S. based. Our company profiles include complete business
descriptions and up to 27 executives by name and title. You'll find
a complete overview, industry analysis and market research report
in one superb, value-priced package.
Plunkett's Education, EdTech & MOOCs Industry Almanac presents
a complete analysis of the business and technology side of
education, including software, dedicated tablets designed for
school room use, software as a service, online sites and services,
textbooks, tests and testing, and all of the latest trends and
business models in education, from grades K-12, community and
technical schools, colleges and universities. We provide thorough
coverage of virtual schools, hybrid online universities and
schools, distance learning and adaptive learning. This market
research tool includes our analysis of the major trends affecting
the industry, from the beginning of the MOOCs movement (massive
open online course) to for-profit schools and universities, to
charter schools, virtual schools, blended learning (online combined
with in-classroom) and adaptive learning (the use of computers and
software to deliver learning tailored to each individual student's
abilities and needs. In addition, we provide major statistical
tables covering the industry, from school expenditures per pupil to
student populations. No other source provides this book's
easy-to-understand comparisons of growth, expenditures,
technologies, imports/exports, corporations, research and other
vital subjects. You get our in-depth profiles on the top 125 global
education, EdTech and education services companies--objective
analysis of the largest and most exciting companies in all facets
of the education business, including U.S. and non-U.S. schools. Our
research effort includes an exhaustive study of new technologies
and discussions with experts at dozens of innovative tech
companies. You'll find a complete overview, industry analysis and
market research report in one superb, value-priced package.
The food industry is among the most competitive and globally-linked
of all business sectors. Plunkett's Food Industry Almanac will be
your guide to the entire food business, from production, to
distribution, to retailing. This exciting new book covers
everything you need to know about the food, beverage and tobacco
industry, including: Analysis of major trends and markets;
historical statistics and tables; major food producers such as
Kraft and Frito Lay; retailers of all types, from convenience store
operators to giant supermarket chains; emerging technologies
including genetically-engineered (GM) foods; giant distributors
such as Sysco; beverage companies such as Coca-Cola; wine, liquor
and beer producers; tobacco, candy and gum; and much more. We
discuss trends in food commodities demand, agricultural
biotechnology, imports and exports, as well as growing demand in
China and other emerging markets. This book includes statistical
tables, industry contacts and indexes. The corporate section
includes our proprietary, in-depth profiles of 450 leading
companies, public and private, in all facets of the industry.
You'll find a complete overview, industry analysis and market
research report in one superb, value-priced package.
The investment industry is increasingly a global business. This is
partly due to the needs of multinational corporations to obtain
financing in more than one nation. Cross-border investments and
acquisitions continue at a rapid pace. The asset management
business is becoming larger, more complex and more competitive,
while hedge funds and private equity dominate large portions of the
industry. This carefully-researched book is a complete investments,
securities and asset management market research and business
intelligence tool--everything you need to know about the business
of investments, including: investment banking, stock brokers,
discount brokers, online trading, trends in financial information
technologies, asset management, stock ownership by individuals and
households, 401(k)s and pension plans, mutual funds, ETFs, ECNs and
exchanges. The book includes vital industry statistics; a glossary;
industry contacts such as industry associations and government
agencies; and our profiles of 400 leading global firms in the
investment and asset management business, both public and private.
You'll find a complete overview, industry analysis and market
research report in one superb, value-priced package.
Plunkett's Health Care Industry Almanac is the only complete
reference to the American Health Care Industry and its leading
corporations. No other source provides this massive book's
easy-to-understand comparisons of national health expenditures,
emerging technologies, patient populations, hospitals, clinics,
corporations, research, Medicare, Medicaid, managed care and many
other areas of vital importance. Features dozens of statistical
tables covering every aspect of the industry, including Medicare
expenditures, hospital utilization, insured and uninsured
populations, revenues and health care expenditures as a percent of
GDP. In addition, a special area covers health status of the U.S.
population. The corporate analysis section features in-depth
profiles of the Health Care 500, the largest and most successful
firms in health care, public and private, U.S. and international,
from leading companies in pharmaceuticals to managed care
companies. Details for each corporation include growth plans,
subsidiaries and financial results, as well as executives by title,
and valuable contact information such as phone and fax numbers,
website addresses and headquarters addresses. You'll find a
complete overview, industry analysis and market research report in
one superb, value-priced package.
Looking for jobs and careers with top American employers--the
companies that are recruiting and hiring today? Job seekers rely on
our complete profiles of the 500 fastest-growing, major corporate
employers in America today--companies creating the best job
opportunities. This reference book includes hard-to-find
information, such as benefit plans, stock plans, salaries, hiring
and recruiting plans, training and corporate culture, growth, new
facilities, research & development, fax numbers and Internet
addresses. We rate over 100 firms as ""Hot Spots"" for advancement
opportunities for women and minorities. In addition, The Almanac of
American Employers includes a job market trends analysis and 7 Keys
For Research. We give indices by career type, locations, industry
and more. Whether you're a new college graduate seeking the best
salaries, training and advancement opportunities, or an experienced
executive, this will be your complete reference to today's hottest
companies. You'll find a complete overview, industry analysis and
market research report in one superb, value-priced package.
The lending industry is comprised of a wide variety of sectors,
such as banking, credit cards, mortgages, leasing and consumer
finance. Many of these sectors have interconnections and synergies.
In addition, a large number of related services and technologies
have a major influence on the lending and credit business.
Meanwhile, international acquisitions are shaping up the globalized
banking industry of the future. This carefully-researched book is a
banking, credit and mortgages market research and business
intelligence tool--everything you need to know about the business
of banking, credit cards, mortgages and lending, including: money
center banks; regional banks; savings associations; brokerage; home
equity loans; credit cards; globalization of the banking and
lending industries; and other services provided by non-bank
enterprises. Analysis includes significant trends in banking and
lending technologies, risk analysis, payment processing, call
centers and other support services, online banking trends, ATMs and
software. This book includes our profiles of 325 of the world's
leading firms in the banking, mortgages and credit industry. You'll
find a complete overview, industry analysis and market research
report in one superb, value-priced package.
The penetration of digital technology into all aspects of life is
no better represented then in the adjustment of work arrangements
through the sharing economy. A sometimes-misunderstood term, the
sharing economy is a system of peer-to-peer exchanges or rentals
facilitated through a digital intermediary. Often associated with
the ride-sharing company Uber, many goods and services can be
provided through similar platforms, such as meal, shopping and food
delivery, personal assistants, contingent workforce, and
Internet-based scheduling. Closely intertwined with the sharing
economy is an expansion of gig and freelance work. While these
short-term or one-time work arrangements are not new, the sharing
economy platform allows for a greater number of people to find gig
or freelance work. These platforms allow increased access to
services and workers in ways not seen before. This
carefully-researched book covers exciting trends in the business of
the sharing and gig economy, freelance workers, and on-demand
delivery. This reference tool includes thorough market analysis as
well as our highly respected trends analysis. It contains thousands
of contacts for business and industry leaders, industry
associations, Internet sites and other resources. This book also
includes statistical tables, an industry glossary and thorough
indexes. The corporate profiles section of the book includes our
proprietary, in-depth profiles of hundreds of leading companies,
worldwide, in all facets of the sharing economy, freelance workers,
and on-demand delivery industry, including private and public
firms. Here you'll find complete profiles of the hot companies that
are making news today, the largest, most successful corporations in
the business. You'll find a complete overview, industry analysis
and market research report in one superb, value-priced package.
The automobile industry is evolving rapidly on a worldwide basis.
All of the biggest, most successful firms have become totally
global in nature. Plunkett's Automobile Industry Almanac will be
your complete guide to this immense, fascinating industry. This
exciting new book is a complete reference tool for everything you
need to know about the car, truck and specialty vehicles business,
including: Automotive industry trends and market research, mergers
and acquisitions, globalization, automobile manufacturers, truck
makers, specialty vehicles such as RVs, automobile finance and
other financial services, dealerships, components manufacturers,
retail auto parts stores, e-commerce and more. We discuss in detail
developments in China, India and other emerging markets,
collaboration and partnerships between auto makers, as well as
batteries, hybrids and plug in hybrid vehicles (PHEV). This book
includes extensive statistical tables, an automobile industry
glossary, industry contacts and indexes. The corporate profile
section of the book includes our proprietary, in-depth profiles of
the 400 leading companies in all facets of the automobile industry.
You'll find a complete overview, industry analysis and market
research report in one superb, value-priced package.
Formally Plunkett's Manufacturing & Robotics Industry Almanac,
this book presents a complete analysis of the manufacturing
business, including such related areas as research and development
(R&D), engineering and design, outsourcing, offshoring, factory
automation and supply chain. The almanac also features in-depth
coverage of robotics. This market research tool includes our
analysis of the major trends affecting the global manufacturing
industry, from the developments in firms reshoring their
manufacturing operations to the U.S., nearshoring to Mexico and
Central America, rising wages in China, China's move to higher
value manufacturing, and the movement of lower value manufacturing,
such as apparel, to such nations as Pakistan and The Philippines.
In addition, we provide major statistical tables covering the
industry, from revenues to investment in R&D to employment to
wages. No other source provides this book's easy-to-understand
comparisons of growth, expenditures, technologies, imports/exports,
corporations, research and other vital subjects. You get our
in-depth profiles on the top 500 global manufacturing and robotics
companies--objective analysis of the largest and most exciting
companies in: automotive manufacturing, steel and metals,
telecommunications equipment, computer hardware and consumer
electronics, contract manufacturing, chemicals, refining,
aerospace, building materials and much, much more. We cover
companies in all manufacturing sectors. You'll find a complete
overview, industry analysis and market research report in one
superb, value-priced package.
This carefully-researched book covers exciting trends in the
dynamic technologies and business sectors comprising artificial
intelligence (AI) and machine learning. Many industries have put AI
to work and continue to invest very heavily in advanced
development. Today, AI has synergies with many highly advanced
technologies such as virtual reality, factory automation, robotics,
self-driving cars, speech recognition and predictive analytics.
This book includes complete details on the innovative, disruptive
technologies based on artificial intelligence and machine learning,
plus our analysis of the practical applications of AI that will
lead to exciting new products and services over the mid-term. This
reference tool includes statistical tables and thorough market
discussions, as well as our highly respected trends analysis. It
contains thousands of contacts for business and industry leaders,
industry associations, Internet sites and other resources. The
corporate section includes our proprietary, in-depth profiles of
over 300 leading companies in all facets of artificial
intelligence, both public and private, U.S. and international. Here
you'll find complete profiles of companies that are making news
today--the largest, most successful corporations in the AI business
and related sectors. You'll find a complete overview, industry
analysis and market research report in one superb, value-priced
package.
Plunkett's Airline, Hotel & Travel Industry Almanac is your
complete guide to this fascinating industry. The exciting new
reference book will give you access to the complete scope of the
travel industry, including our famous analysis of major trends;
market research; statistics and historical tables; airlines; hotel
operators; entertainment destinations such as resorts and theme
parks; tour operators; the largest travel agencies; e-commerce
firms; cruise lines; casino hotels; car rental; train travel; and
much, much more. It contains thousands of contacts for business and
industry leaders, industry associations, Internet sites and other
resources. We cover airline consolidation and discount airlines;
travel and tourism trends in emerging markets such as India and
China; and China's rapid development of high speed passenger
trains. This book also includes statistical tables, a travel
industry glossary, industry contacts and thorough indexes. The
corporate profile section includes our proprietary, in-depth
profiles of over 330 leading companies worldwide in all facets of
the travel industry, public and private. You'll find a complete
overview, industry analysis and market research report in one
superb, value-priced package.
Plunkett's Telecommunications Industry Almanac is the only complete
reference guide to the telecommunications technologies and
companies that are changing the way the world communicates today.
This massive reference book's market research section provides our
famous trends analysis, as well as major statistical tables. You
will receive an abundance of data on statistics, new
telecommunications technologies, markets, the Internet, land lines,
VOIP, unified communications and leading telecommunications
companies. In the corporate profiles section, you'll receive vital
details on the Telecommunications 500 Firms, the largest, most
successful corporations in all facets of the telecommunications
business on a worldwide basis, both public and private. These
in-depth profiles include corporate names, addresses, phone and fax
numbers, web sites, growth plans, competitive advantage, financial
histories and up to 27 executive contacts by title. You will also
find information regarding local exchange and long distance
telephone service markets and trends, wireless and cellular
telephone markets and trends, satellite telecommunications, Wi-Fi,
telephone industry equipment, software and support. You'll find a
complete overview, industry analysis and market research report in
one superb, value-priced package.
The chemicals manufacturing industry is a vibrant, global business
that encompasses many important sectors: from commodity chemicals,
to specialty chemicals, to custom manufacturing. Key topics include
global trade, finance and acquisitions, biochemicals,
nanochemicals, polymers, petrochemicals, fertilizers, plastics,
coatings, ceramics, solvents, additives, dyes and many other
products basic to home and business needs. In addition, the
pharmaceuticals industry is included when discussing chemicals.
Plunkett's Chemicals, Plastics & Coatings Industry Almanac
provides a market research tool for competitive intelligence,
strategic planning, business analysis and employment searches. Our
coverage includes business trends analysis and industry statistics.
The almanac also contains a chemicals, plastics and coatings
business glossary and a listing of industry contacts, such as
industry associations and government agencies. Next, we profile
hundreds of leading companies. Our 400 company profiles include
complete business descriptions and up to 27 executives by name and
title. This companies database includes petrochemicals firms, major
drug makers and specialty chemicals firms, public and private, on a
global basis. You'll find a complete overview, industry analysis
and market research report in one superb, value-priced package.
No other guide covers the complete retail picture like this
exciting new volume. The global retail industry is in the midst of
vast changes. Malls are being redesigned in the U.S., while new
mall construction is booming in Asia. Savvy firms are combining
bricks, clicks and catalogs into multi-channel retail powerhouses.
Which are the hottest retailers? What lies ahead? Our market
research shows you trends and a thorough analysis of technologies,
chain stores, shopping centers, mergers, finances and future growth
within the industry. Included are major statistical tables showing
everything from retail sales by sector, to mall sales per square
foot, to the advent of retail-based entertainment venues.
Meanwhile, the corporate profiles section covers the Retail 500
Firms, giving you complete profiles of the leading, fastest growing
retail chains around the world, both public and private. These
profiles include corporate names, addresses, phone and fax numbers,
web site addresses, growth plans, competitive advantage, financial
histories and up to 27 executive contacts by title. You'll find a
complete overview, industry analysis and market research report in
one superb, value-priced package.
This reference book is a complete guide to the trends and leading
companies in the engineering, research, design, innovation and
development business fields, covering those firms that are dominant
in engineering-based design and development, as well as leaders in
technology-based research and development. In this
carefully-researched volume, you'll get all of the data you need on
the Engineering & Research Industry, including: market
analysis, complete industry basics, trends, patents, intellectual
property, funding, research and development (R&D) data, growth
companies, investments, emerging technologies, CAD, CAE, CAM and
more. The book also contains major statistical tables. In addition,
you'll get expertly written profiles of 500 top global Engineering
and Research firms--the largest, most successful corporations in
all facets of Engineering and Research, all cross-indexed by
location, size and type of business. These corporate profiles
include contact names, addresses, Internet addresses, growth plans,
finances, research, marketing, technology, acquisitions and more.
This book will put the entire Engineering and Research industry in
your hands. You'll find a complete overview, industry analysis and
market research report in one superb, value-priced package.
This carefully-researched book covers exciting trends in
consulting, in such fields as marketing consulting, information
technology, management consulting, logistics, supply chain, change
management, health care and employee benefits consulting, human
resources consulting and more. The book includes complete details
on the prestigious management consulting sector, plus our analysis
of the information technology consulting business, the needs of IT
managers and the fact that manufacturing firms are moving into
consulting in a big way. This reference tool includes statistical
tables and thorough market discussions, as well as our highly
respected trends analysis. It contains thousands of contacts for
business and industry leaders, industry associations, Internet
sites and other resources. The corporate section includes our
proprietary, in-depth profiles of over 250 leading companies in all
facets of consulting, both public and private, U.S. and
international. Here you'll find complete profiles of companies that
are making news today-the largest, most successful corporations in
the consulting business. You'll find a complete overview, industry
analysis and market research report in one superb, value-priced
package.
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