In this article, you'll be introduced to the top 10 largest computer companies in the world.
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Compaq
Compaq was one of the largest computer companies of all time. It was founded in 1982 and acquired by Hewlett-Packard in 2002. Compaq produced a number of groundbreaking products, including the first portable computer and the first PC with a built-in CD-ROM drive.
IBM
IBM, or International Business Machines, is a large computer company that was founded in 1911. IBM has been one of the top computer companies for many years, and is known for their mainframe computers, servers, software, and services. IBM has also developed some of the most famous computer systems in history, such as the System/360 mainframe and the AS/400 minicomputer.
Dell
Dell is an American computer company that was founded in 1984 by Michael Dell. The company is one of the largest computer companies in the world and it sells a variety of products, including desktop computers, laptops, servers, storage devices, and networking equipment. Dell also provides services for businesses and consumers.
HP
1. HP
Founded in a garage in Palo Alto in 1939, HP is now one of the world’s largest tech companies. It’s also one of the most diversified, with a portfolio that includes everything from PCs and printers to servers and software.
Despite its size, HP is still very much an innovation-driven company. In recent years, it has been behind some major breakthroughs in 3D printing, quantum computing, and other cutting-edge technologies.
Looking to the future, HP is betting big on artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things. It’s also working on new ways to make its products more sustainable and environmentally friendly.
Apple
Apple is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California, that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. The company's hardware products include the iPhone smartphone, the iPad tablet computer, the Mac personal computer, the iPod portable media player, the Apple Watch smartwatch, the Apple TV digital media player, and the HomePod smart speaker. Apple's software includes the macOS and iOS operating systems, the iTunes media player, the Safari web browser, and the iLife and iWork creativity and productivity suites. Its online services include the iTunes Store, the iOS App Store and Mac App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, and Beats1 radio.
In 2018, Apple became the first publicly traded U.S. company to be worth $1 trillion dollars.
Sun Microsystems
Sun Microsystems was one of the largest computer companies of all time. It was founded in 1982 by Scott McNealy, Vinod Khosla, Bill Joy, and Andy Bechtolsheim. Sun was acquired by Oracle in 2010 for $7.4 billion.
Sun Microsystems was a leading provider of computer hardware, software, and services. Its products included the Solaris operating system, the Java programming language, and the SPARC microprocessor architecture. Sun was a major contributor to the open source community, releasing much of its software under free and open source licenses.
Sun was acquired by Oracle in 2010 after several years of financial difficulties. The company had been struggling to compete against larger rivals such as IBM and Hewlett-Packard. Oracle has since discontinued most of Sun's product lines, but continues to support Solaris and Java.
1. Sony:
Headquartered in Tokyo, Sony is a Japanese electronics and entertainment company with a wide range of products in its portfolio, including gaming consoles, TVs, cameras, and more. Founded in 1946 as a radio manufacturer, the company has since expanded into other areas and is now one of the largest consumer electronics companies in the world. In recent years, Sony has been focusing on expanding its presence in the gaming market with its PlayStation brand, and it has also been investing heavily in virtual reality technology.
Commodore International
Commodore International was an American home computer and electronics manufacturer founded by Jack Tramiel. headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Commodore produced the first mass-produced personal computer, the Commodore PET, in 1977. The company also developed and sold the Commodore 64, the best-selling home computer of all time.
Toshiba
Toshiba is a Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company's main business is in Infrastructure, Consumer Products, and Electronic devices and components. Toshiba was founded in 1875 as Tokyo Denki (Tokyo Electric), and it produced its first product in 1885.
Toshiba is the world's fifth-largest personal computer vendor by unit sales as of October 2020. It had a market share of 5.7% globally, ranking behind Lenovo, HP Inc., Dell Technologies, and Apple Inc.. In the Japanese market, Toshiba had an 11.2% share in the PC segment in the fourth quarter of 2020.