30 technology companies leading the way in 2023

June 2023 Editor's Choice News

ABI Research analysts around the globe are constantly collecting data and information from technology providers, partners and end users. The results are routinely published in Competitive Ranking reports, which offer comprehensive insight into different markets, assessing companies’ implementation and innovation strategies.

The technology landscape is constantly changing, with new solutions, products, and players emerging daily. “This continuous state of flux can prove challenging − both for technology companies trying to understand how they stack up to their competition and for others looking for the best technology providers. In a climate where value creation, innovation and success face pressure from macro-economic conditions, understanding and demonstrating industry best practice is invaluable in developing competitive positions and effectively communicating excellence,” explains Stuart Carlaw, chief research officer at ABI Research.

The overall leaders are:

• Altair: Manufacturing Data Analytics.

• Aruba: Enterprise Wi-Fi and WLAN Vendors.

• Balyo: Autonomous Forklift System Vendors.

• Idemia: Automated Border Control Systems.

• Mobileye: Autonomous Vehicle Platforms.

• Siemens: SCADA/HMI Software Suppliers.

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