The technology industry, with its myriad of constituent sectors remains a hot bed of change in spite of the economic challenges of the last several years.

Sectors spanning from software to semiconductors to computers/networking have been hit by a host of factors from delayed investments, extended hardware lifecycle and elongated sales cycles (especially in specific verticals) but innovation has still proven itself to be a significant differentiator.  Such innovation has been exemplified not only through compelling new product innovation at the business and consumer level but also through a continuing shift towards service oriented businesses and hybrid pricing models.

Other core sectors within Technology such as Internet and Cleantech are also witnessing dramatic change as new organizations pit themselves against traditional stalwarts and jockey for position in this highly competitive landscape, while innovation across the board is driving interest and adoption at numerous buyer levels.

Add to this the continual stream of emerging companies across a host of technology sectors – from VC funded entities to those driving growth and preparing for IPO and beyond – all of whom are looking to establish a unique, differentiated foothold in what is a visible, competitive, dynamic landscape.

Irrespective of the specific sub-sector, critical business challenges remain – from managing the complexity of developments such as virtualization, SaaS and cloud computing, to more traditional business aspects such as cost management, risk mitigation, driving business growth, improving time to market and  accessing effective global distribution.

At the Smart Cube, we help clients across a wide range of Technology sectors, be they established global players, mid-sized high growth entities or VC funded start-ups.  We provide the full range of support from identifying and assessing opportunities and strategies to drive top line growth, including new products, new markets, changing competitive dynamics and beyond, to providing clients with the insight needed to gain competitive advantage through in-depth gap analysis and benchmarking studies.  Looking beyond the top line, we have unparalleled expertise in evaluating and analyzing specific supply chain and procurement related requirements of organizations in the sector, from Strategic sourcing related research to global value chain and supplier-based risk analytics to forecasting and cost modeling.  To learn more about our offerings in Technology space, please contact us.