Skip to content

TechRepublic

Trending Now

Close-up Shot of Female IT Engineer Working in Monitoring Room. She Works with Multiple Displays.
Image: Gorodenkoff/Adobe Stock
Article

Why IT support is needed for no-code and low-code applications

Woman using Microsoft Outlook application, close-up
Image: FellowNeko/Adobe Stock
Article

How to import a Google calendar into Microsoft Outlook

report organizations ransomware
Image: normalfx/Adobe Stock
Article

Black Basta may be an all-star ransomware gang made up of former Conti and REvil members

best cybersecurity certifications 2022
Image: Ico Maker/Adobe Stock
Article

Best cybersecurity certifications in 2022

  • Top Products Lists
  • Developer
  • 5G
  • Security
  • Cloud
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Tech & Work
  • Mobility
  • Big Data
  • Innovation
  • Cheat Sheets
  • TechRepublic Academy
  • CES
  • TechRepublic Premium
  • Top Products Lists
  • Developer
  • 5G
  • Security
  • Cloud
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Tech & Work
  • Mobility
  • Big Data
  • Innovation
  • Cheat Sheets
  • TechRepublic Academy
  • CES
  • See All Topics
  • Sponsored
  • Newsletters
  • Forums
  • Resource Library
TechRepublic Premium

Account Information

Join or sign in

Register for your free TechRepublic membership or if you are already a member, sign in using your preferred method below.

Use Facebook
Use Linkedin

Join or sign in

We recently updated our Terms and Conditions for TechRepublic Premium. By clicking continue, you agree to these updated terms.

Welcome back!

Invalid email/username and password combination supplied.

Reset password

An email has been sent to you with instructions on how to reset your password.

Welcome to TechRepublic!

Username must be unique. Password must be a minimum of 6 characters and have any 3 of the 4 items: a number (0 through 9), a special character (such as !, $, #, %), an uppercase character (A through Z) or a lowercase (a through z) character (no spaces).

Loading
CXO

Photos: The 10 tech companies worth more than small countries

By Macy Bayern October 11, 2018, 6:23 AM PDT

Image
1
of 10
Previous Next

pic-1.jpg
pic-1.jpg
Photos: The 10 tech companies worth more than small countries

1. Apple, $1.1 trillion

Image: iStockphoto/Dronandy

1. Apple, $1.1 trillion

Howmuch.net gathered the top 50 digital companies of 2018, based on their Q3 market cap. Here are the top 10.

It’s been more than a decade since Apple released the original iPhone, and the company has since built an empire. Completely changing the tech industry–thanks to revolutionary smartphones, wearables, tablets, laptops and more–Apple deservedly takes the top spot as the most successful digital company.

Image: iStockphoto/Dronandy
pic-2.jpg
pic-2.jpg
Photos: The 10 tech companies worth more than small countries

2. Amazon.com, $962 billion

Image: iStockphoto/krblokhin

2. Amazon.com, $962 billion

Known as the most popular and successful e-commerce platform, Amazon.com changed the face of retail, forcing many brick and mortar stores to close their doors. Amazon is continuing to expand, however, with its presence in the cloud computing sphere under Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Image: iStockphoto/krblokhin
pic-3.jpg
pic-3.jpg
Photos: The 10 tech companies worth more than small countries

3. Microsoft, $883 billion

Image: iStockphoto/wellesenterprises

3. Microsoft, $883 billion

Microsoft spearheaded the IT software and services industry. Between the creation of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office productivity software, the corporation made a stake in the tech industry. The business has always maintained relevance, innovating to meet evolving consumer needs; for example, Microsoft Azure is its cloud computing service that is gaining machine learning and edge computing tools.

Image: iStockphoto/wellesenterprises
pic-4.jpg
pic-4.jpg
Photos: The 10 tech companies worth more than small countries

4. Alphabet, $839 billion

Image: James Martin/CNET

4. Alphabet, $839 billion

Alphabet, better known as the parent company of Google, is an international conglomerate in the IT software and services world. Alphabet’s success is obvious, as Google Search is used by a huge number of internet users daily, but the umbrella company hosts a plethora of other projects as well. Google has also evolved successfully with the mobile industry, releasing a new phone, smart home device, and tablet just a few days ago.

Image: James Martin/CNET
pic-5.jpg
pic-5.jpg
Photos: The 10 tech companies worth more than small countries

5. Facebook, $460 billion

Image: iStockphoto/coffeekai

5. Facebook, $460 billion

Facebook put social media platforms on the map. Altering the way people communicate, interact, and share information, Facebook set the tone for the digital age. While it’s had its share of problems with the recent data privacy scandal, Facebook is still the most successful social media app and website to date.

Image: iStockphoto/coffeekai
pic-6.jpg
pic-6.jpg
Photos: The 10 tech companies worth more than small countries

6. Alibaba, $412 billion

Image: iStockphoto/vivalapenler

6. Alibaba, $412 billion

Alibaba is the leading e-commerce giant in China, providing retail, internet connectivity, artificial intelligence (AI), and technology services. Its recent movements to the cloud have been relatively quiet, but have done very well, growing 104% in Q2.

Image: iStockphoto/vivalapenler
pic-7.jpg
pic-7.jpg
Photos: The 10 tech companies worth more than small countries

7. Tencent Holdings, $383 billion

Image: Screenshot/CBS News

7. Tencent Holdings, $383 billion

Tencent is China’s internet-based culture and technology enterprise. A huge investment holding company, Tencent has subsidiaries that span a variety of sectors including social networks, entertainment, smartphones, e-commerce, property, payment systems, advertising, AI, media, and more.

Image: Screenshot/CBS News
pic-8.jpg
pic-8.jpg
Photos: The 10 tech companies worth more than small countries

8. Samsung Electronics, $297 billion

Image: iStockphoto/jejim

8. Samsung Electronics, $297 billion

The Korean-based electronics company is best known for its smartphones. Recently releasing their Galaxy Note 9, Samsung is currently offering a deal that lets customers trade-in their old smartphones for a value of up to $600 when purchasing the new Note 9.

Image: iStockphoto/jejim
pic-9.jpg
pic-9.jpg
Photos: The 10 tech companies worth more than small countries

9. Cisco Systems, $224 billion

Image: iStockphoto/jejim

9. Cisco Systems, $224 billion

Cisco is a major technology hardware and equipment service provider. Most known for networking and cybersecurity, the company was just named a leader in network firewalls by Gartner.

Image: iStockphoto/jejim
pic-10.jpg
pic-10.jpg
Photos: The 10 tech companies worth more than small countries

10. Intel, $222 billion

Image: iStockphoto/JHVEPhoto

10. Intel, $222 billion

tIntel is a mecca for data center solutions, internet of things (IoT), and PC innovation. The Intel Core processors found in many popular laptops and desktops give computers the power they need to smoothly let users play games, stream shows, surf the web, download large files, conduct business meetings, and more.

Also see

    t

  • Vendor management: How to build effective relationships (free PDF) (TechRepublic)
  • t

  • Amazon: The world’s most innovative tech company (ZDNet)
  • t

  • iPhone XS: A cheat sheet for professionals (TechRepublic)
  • t

  • Microsoft-Adobe’s amazing partnership: Creating a new category? (ZDNet)
  • t

  • The 10 most valuable tech companies in the world (TechRepublic)
Image: iStockphoto/JHVEPhoto
  • CXO
  • Innovation
  • Account Information

    Share with Your Friends

    Photos: The 10 tech companies worth more than small countries

    Your email has been sent

Share: Photos: The 10 tech companies worth more than small countries
Image of Macy Bayern
By Macy Bayern
Macy Bayern is a former Associate Staff Writer for TechRepublic. She is a graduate from the University of Texas at Austin's Liberal Arts Honors Program.
  • Account Information

    Contact Macy Bayern

    Your message has been sent

  • |
  • See all of Macy's content

TechRepublic Premium

  • TechRepublic Premium

    Industrial Internet of Things: Software comparison tool

    IIoT software assists manufacturers and other industrial operations with configuring, managing and monitoring connected devices. A good IoT solution requires capabilities ranging from designing and delivering connected products to collecting and analyzing system data once in the field. Each IIoT use case has its own diverse set of requirements, but there are key capabilities and ...

    Downloads
    Published:  May 26, 2022, 5:00 PM PDT Modified:  May 28, 2022, 8:00 AM PDT Read More See more TechRepublic Premium
  • TechRepublic Premium

    How to recruit and hire an Operations Research Analyst

    Recruiting an Operations Research Analyst with the right combination of technical expertise and experience will require a comprehensive screening process. This Hiring Kit provides an adjustable framework your business can use to find, recruit and ultimately hire the right person for the job.This hiring kit from TechRepublic Premium includes a job description, sample interview questions ...

    Downloads
    Published:  May 19, 2022, 5:00 PM PDT Modified:  May 21, 2022, 12:00 PM PDT Read More See more TechRepublic Premium
  • TechRepublic Premium

    Quick glossary: Industrial Internet of Things

    The digital transformation required by implementing the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is a radical change from business as usual. This quick glossary of 30 terms and concepts relating to IIoT will help you get a handle on what IIoT is and what it can do for your business.. From the glossary’s introduction: While the ...

    Downloads
    Published:  May 19, 2022, 5:00 PM PDT Modified:  May 21, 2022, 12:00 PM PDT Read More See more TechRepublic Premium
  • TechRepublic Premium

    Software Procurement Policy

    Procuring software packages for an organization is a complicated process that involves more than just technological knowledge. There are financial and support aspects to consider, proof of concepts to evaluate and vendor negotiations to handle. Navigating through the details of an RFP alone can be challenging, so use TechRepublic Premium’s Software Procurement Policy to establish ...

    Published:  April 14, 2022, 5:00 PM PDT Modified:  April 16, 2022, 1:00 PM PDT Read More See more TechRepublic Premium

Services

  • About Us
  • Newsletters
  • RSS Feeds
  • Site Map
  • Site Help & Feedback
  • FAQ
  • Advertise
  • Do Not Sell My Information

Explore

  • Downloads
  • TechRepublic Forums
  • Meet the Team
  • TechRepublic Academy
  • TechRepublic Premium
  • Resource Library
  • Photos
  • Videos
  • TechRepublic
  • TechRepublic on Twitter
  • TechRepublic on Facebook
  • TechRepublic on LinkedIn
  • TechRepublic on Flipboard
© 2022 TechnologyAdvice. All rights reserved.
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Property of TechnologyAdvice