Bangalore: Service providers are companies that supplies enterprises with various provisions such as consulting, legal, real estate, education, communications, storage and processing. Though the term service provider is meant for companies that stand as a single unit or as an organizational sub-unit, it is more broadly used to describe outsourced suppliers or third party service providers that mainly covers certain aspects such as telecommunications, application services (ASPs), storage services (SSPs) and Internet service providers (ISPs).
With that here is a list of top 10 IT service providers, categorized upon three groups- Global, Regional and Offshore IT service providers.
Category: Global
Revenue: $ 99.9 billion
IBM, the American multinational technology corporation, is well known for its innovative and pioneered computing products. IBM is one of the companies that enjoy a respectful and courteous position in the computer history. Short for International Business Machines, IBM is at the number 1 position in our list of top 10 IT service providers, primarily classified upon revenue. Categorized under global service provider, IBM has grossed over a massive $99.9 billion in terms of revenue. The ‘Big Blue’ offers various services across different platforms such as manufacturing and marketing computer hardware and software, provisions for infrastructure related issues, consulting and hosting services across diverse areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology. Headquartered in Armonk, New York, the company was established in the year 1911 and is the second largest U.S. firm in terms of number of employees, reported by Fortune.
Category: Global
Revenue: $ 27.4 billion
Accenture is another multinational company, featured under the global category and is headquartered in Dublin, Republic of Ireland. The company primarily covers aspects such as consulting, technology and outsourcing services. Established in the year 1989, Accenture is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and is at number 3 spot with revenue of over $ 27.4 billion.
Category: Global
Revenue: $ 16 billion
CSC is an American multinational company that mainly provides licenses for software systems around various platforms such as financial services, healthcare and other industry-specific markets and in end-to-end business solutions. Termed as Computer Sciences Corporation, CSC is currently headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia and was established in the year 1959. The company makes itself into the number 3 spot with revenue of $ 16 billion, under global category.
Category: Global
Revenue: $ 11.6 billion
At number 4 it’s Capgemini, one of the world’s largest management consulting, outsourcing and professional service provider. Capegemini is a French multinational company that is headquartered in Paris, France. Accoriding to the company, with over 121,026 employees, the organization operates in over 40 countries. Categorized under global service provider, Capgemini has grossed around $11.6 billion.
Category: Regional
Revenue: $ 11.6 billion
One of the largest IT service providers across the globe, CGI is a multinational Canadian IT company that provides assistance in areas such as consulting, systems integration, outsourcing and solutions. The company is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. Founded in the year 1976, the company was established by two 26 year old entrepreneurs, Serge Godin and Andre Imbeau. CGI, at the moment, operates in over 40 countries and has grossed over $11.6 billion in terms of revenue.
Category: Global
Revenue: $ 10.4 billion
First Data Corporation is an American multinational payment processing company, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. First Data is also a provider of electronic commerce and payment solutions. The company rose to the spotlight with its STAR Networks which offers debit acceptance at ATM solutions and retail locations. First Data Corporation takes the number 6th spot in our top 10 IT service providing companies.
Category: Offshore
Revenue: $ 8.4 billion
Established in the year 1968, Tata Consultancy Services is one India’s most valuable companies. The company is at number 7, under the offshore category with a revenue of $8.4 billion. TCS primarily provides IT services along with business solutions and outsourcing services. Headquartered in Mumbai, the company is a subsidiary of TATA Group and is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange of India.
Category: Regional
Revenue: $8 billion
Hitachi is a Japanese multinational company, primarily based upon engineering and electronics. It is the parent of the Hitachi Group and forms part of the DKB Group of companies. Established in the year 1910, Hitachi is presided over Hiroaki Nakanishi, who is the current president of the company. Under the regional category, the company has grossed over $8 billion in terms of revenue. Hitachi is also one of the few companies that cover various segments across business platform. Segments such as information and Telecommunication Systems, Electrical Systems, Social and Industrial Systems, Automotive Systems, Electronic Component Devices, Construction, and Financial services are all diversified under Hitachi.
In October 2012 Hitachi agreed to acquire the United Kingdom-based nuclear energy company Horizon Nuclear Power, which plans to construct up to six nuclear power plants across the world. Hitachi is also ranked 38th in the 2012 Fortune Global 500 and 129th in the 2012 Forbes Global 2000.
Category: Offshore
Revenue: $7 billion
At number 9, it’s the first Indian multinational company to feature the list, Wipro. Formerly known as Western India Products Limited, Wipro is one of the top Indian providers in IT services, consulting and outsourcing services. Headquartered in Bangalore, Wipro makes it to the number 9th spot with revenue of $7 billion, particularly from the offshore category. The company currently operates in four segments, namely: IT products and services, consumer care and lighting, healthcare and infrastructure engineering. As of 2012, the company has over 130,000 employees and a worldwide presence with global centers across 54 countries. Azim Premji, the current chairman of Wipro was listed as one of the top tech billionaires in the world. Wipro is driven by issues considered important to employees, current and future generations, customers, investors, suppliers and the community as a whole.
Category: Regional
Revenue: $6.7 billion
At number 10, it’s the French multinational company Atos. Categorized under regional service provider, Atos grossed over $6.7 billion in terms of revenue. Founded in 1997, the company came into existence through a merger of two French IT companies and later combined with the Dutch-based company Origin B.V. in 2000. Last year, the company finalized a major acquisition in its history by acquiring Siemens IT Solutions, which gave Atos a major uplift in consulting and technology services.
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