Research Fields:  U.S.A. computer industry, software industry, communications industry, IC industry, consumer electronics industry
Vendors Involved:  IBM, Intel, AMD, Motorola, Microsoft, Dell, HP and others

Report Summary

In 2006, the American information industry continued to grow.  Computer, software, communications, IC and consumer electronics are major segments and IBM, Intel, AMD, Motorola, Microsoft, Dell, and HP are pillars in the American information industry.

In 2006, American enterprises moved the links with low value added in the industry chain abroad at an expedited pace.

Meanwhile, they stepped up the transformation toward the information service industry.  In 2007, the American information industry is expected to maintain growth.  The information service industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors.

In the face of the evolving information technology and international competition situation, the 2006-2007 Annual Report on the Development of the American Information Industry helps vendors, investors, and the industry chain grasp more accurately the full picture of the American information industry in the following aspects, to forecast its future development trace more accurately:

With accurate industry data, the report depicts the development and changes from various angles, e.g. industry size, technology capability, and industry structure, to discern trends of the industry.

It selects the industries that hold a dominant position in the U.S.A. e.g. computer, software, communications, IC, and consumer electronics to conduct in-depth analysis, highlighting the features of these sectors.

Meanwhile, it studies policies for promoting the industry and the role played by the government in the development of the industry; assesses the industry international competitiveness, and identifies the position of the U.S.A. in the international industry chain.

The report takes a look at the development trend of the American information industry, and presents forecast of different sectors, to guide enterprises in making investment decision.

Report Outline

Main Conclusions
Key Findings

Section 1    Overview of the American Information Industry, 2006

1.1    Present Situation of the Industry
    1.1.1  Industry Size
    1.1.2  Industry Structure
    1.1.3  Product Technology
    1.1.4  International Trade
1.2    Development Characteristics

Section 2    Development of the American Computer Industry, 2006

2.1    Industry Size
2.2    Industry Structure
2.3    Industry Characteristics

Section 3    Development the American Software Industry, 2006

3.1    Industry Size
3.2    Industry Structure
3.3    Industry Characteristics

Section 4    Development of the American Communications Industry, 2006

4.1    Industry Size
4.2    Industry Structure
4.3    Industry Characteristics

Section 5    Development of the American IC Industry, 2006

5.1    Industry Size
5.2    Industry Structure
5.3    Industry Characteristics

Section 6    Development of the American Consumer Electronics Industry, 2006

6.1    Industry Size
6.2    Industry Structure
6.3    Industry Characteristics

Section 7    Review of Major Enterprises in the American Information Industry

7.1    IBM
7.2    HP
7.3    Dell
7.4    Microsoft
7.5    Motorola
7.6    Intel
7.7    AMD
7.8    Cisco

Section 8    Analysis of the U.S.A. Policy towards the Information Industry

Section 9    Assessment of the International Competitiveness of the American Information Industry, 2006

Section 10    Development Trend of the American Information Industry, 2007-2011

10.1    Development Trend of the Information Industry
    10.1.1  Industry
    10.1.2  Technology
    10.1.3  Market
10.2    Development Trend of Industry Segments
    10.2.1  Computer
    10.2.2  Software
    10.2.3  Communications
    10.2.4  IC
    10.2.5  Consumer Electronics

Section 11    Forecast of the American Information Industry, 2007-2011

11.1    Forecast of the Whole Industry
    11.1.1  Industry Size
    11.1.2  Industry Structure
11.2    Forecast of Industry Segments
    11.2.1  Computer
    11.2.2  Software
    11.2.3  Communications
    11.2.4  IC
    11.2.5  Consumer Electronics

Tables

Table:  Size of the American Information Industry, 2002-2006
Table:  Structure of the American Information Industry, 2002-2006
Table:  Size of the American Computer Industry, 2002-2006
Table:  Size of the American Software Industry, 2002-2006
Table:  Size of the American Communications Industry, 2002-2006
Table:  Size of the American IC Industry, 2002-2006
Table:  Sales Revenue in the American Consumer Electronics Industry, 2002-2006

Figures

Figure:  Growth of the American Information Industry, 2002-2006
Figure:  Forecast of the Size of the American Information Industry, 2007-2011