The ‘Big Five’ Tech Giants In The World
Amazon, Apple, Alphabet (Google), Microsoft & Meta (Facebook) are regarded as the ‘Big Five’ tech giants in the world.
In 2021, the Big Five generated a combined $1.4 Trillion in revenue. Let’s take a look at the revenue breakdown, taken from each company’s report for their respective fiscal year 2021.
1. Amazon
In a short time, Amazon managed to position itself as one of the richest companies in the world within the technology segment.
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In addition to its main brand, Amazon also owns many companies that offer services and products through the internet, such as Shopbop, a9.com and Alexa internet.
Although this company was focused on the field of services, recently Amazon has ventured into other branches of the technology market segment such as the creation of smart devices.
- Total Revenue: $469.8 Billion
- Net Income: $33.4 Billion
2. Apple
Apple has been a true role model for many of the technology companies and they aspire to produce the best technology in the world.
Their visionary ideas, creative approach and unique way of marketing his technology and all the products that work with it have become synonymous with marketing strategies that have brought this brand all the success it is credited with today.
Today, Apple is not only at the forefront of technology brands in terms of innovation and operating systems. It is also one of the most successful companies in the world.
- Total Revenue: $365.8 Billion
- Net Income: $94.7 Billion
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3. Alphabet (Google)
The conglomerate of companies officially known as Alphabet is the third largest millionaire company in the technology-focused market segment.
Among the best-known subdivisions of this conglomerate are most of the digital services offered by Google, including Gmail, and Google Maps is the most attractive product offered by this group of companies.
Alphabet currently has a total of 75,606 employees whose salaries range from $70,000 to $200,000, automatically making Alphabet one of the highest-paying technology brands.
- Total Revenue: $257.6 Billion
- Net Income: $76.0 Billion
4. Microsoft
One of the most important names of technology companies belongs to Microsoft, which is synonymous with history and respect within the world of technology in companies.
Although it is very true that the company has lost a lot of ground in international markets after the arrival of operating systems such as iOS and Android. It is still seen as one of the most important companies in the world when it comes to software.
Microsoft has opted for compatibility with other operating systems as a strategy to continue to stay in the top positions of technology brands.
- Total Revenue: $168.1 Billion
- Net Income: $61.3 Billion
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5. Meta (Facebook)
It shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone that the company headed by Mark Zuckerberg tops the list in any search for the world’s largest company.
Meta has become one of the most influential technology brands in recent years. Especially within the segment of instant messaging services and social networks.
Despite having started as a social network, today its products include Facebook, Instagram, Messenger & WhatsApp are one of the applications that we use the most to communicate today!
Now Meta is shifting their focus from social media to Metaverse.
- Total Revenue: $117.9 Billion
- Net Income: $39.4 Billion
