Top Richest Software Companies Of World, Best Software Companies Of The World

Several lists exist that provide an overview of large software companies in the world. The lists differ by methodology of composition and consequently show substantial differences in both listed companies and ranking of those companies. But now I will give you the list of top 5 richest and biggest software companies of 2012.

 1. Microsoft

Software revenues: $54,270 mn
Software revenue growth: 10.6%
Total revenue: $67,383 mn
Software revenue share: 80.5%
Software revenues (2010) come from sale of licenses, maintenance, subscription and support.

 2. IBM

Software revenues:$22,485 mn
Software revenue growth: 5.1%
Total revenue: $99,870 mn
Software revenue share: 22.5%

 3. Oracle

Software revenues: $20,958 mn
Software revenue growth: 12.8%
Total revenue: $30,180 mn
Software revenue share: 69.4%

 4. SAP

Software revenues: $12,558 mn
Software revenue growth: 10.5%
Total revenue: $16,654 mn
Software revenue share: 75.4%

 5. Ericsson

Software revenues: $7,274 mn
Software revenue growth: -4.2%
Total revenue: $30,307 mn
Software revenue share: 24.0%

                                                                                                                                                              Source:rediff.com