Top 10 innovative US software and services companies
Business Chief looks at the solutions provided by software and services companies on Forbes’ top most innovative companies
With it being no secret that COVID-19 has significantly accelerated the adoption of digital solutions in response to social distancing and remote working, Business Chief takes a look at the solutions provided by the most innovative software and services companies.
ServiceNow
Founded in 2004 by Frederic B. Luddy, ServiceNow strives to “make the world of work, work better for people.” ServiceNow provides its customers with a digital workflow platform to drive productivity, and reduce the complexity in jobs with the power of technology.
“When I started ServiceNow in 2004, my vision was to build a cloud-based platform that would enable regular people to route work effectively through the enterprise,” Fred Luddy, Founder and Chairman of the Board, ServiceNow.
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Workday
Founded in 2005, Workday helps businesses solve complex challenges and aspires to drive innovation in the enterprise software industry. Workday provides its customers with an innovative and continuously evolving finance, HR, and planning system.
“We partner closely with our customers to understand their needs. Then we innovate like crazy to give them the technology to get there. Together, we’re shaping the future of work,” stated Workday.
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Salesforce
Dating back to 1999, Salesforce is headquartered in California. Salesforce helps their clients manage and improve their business relationships on one platform.
Believing that industry 4.0 is revolutionising the way people work, Salesforce aims to build the technology to make innovation easier and accessible. “We’re helping create a future with greater opportunity and equality for all,” stated Salesforce.
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Founded in 2004, Facebook drives technology innovation to help people connect with friends, family and communities, as well as help businesses grow.
Facebook’s products reach more than 3bn people around the world, and are built on five principles: give people a voice; build connections and communities; serve everyone; maintain safety and privacy; and promote economic opportunities.
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Adobe Systems
Dating back to 1982, Adobe Systems was founded on a DNA of creativity and innovation. Continuing its innovative nature, Adobe is striving to redefine the digital experience by combining content, data and new technologies.
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Autodesk
Founded in 1982, Autodesk provides industries with the software capabilities to make innovative products, such as high performance cars, skyscrapers and smartphones. Autodesk is an innovative leader in designing and making software for architecture, engineering, construction, media and entertainment, and manufacturing industries.
“We exist to turn ideas into new realities that shape a thriving future. Our software and services harness emerging technologies — such as additive manufacturing (3D printing), artificial intelligence, generative design, and robotics — that give companies and individuals the power to work more quickly, effectively, and sustainably throughout the entire project lifecycle,” stated Autodesk.
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Red Hat
Dating back to 1993 in North Carolina, Red Hat provides enterprise open source solutions. In 2019, the company was acquired by IBM in a US$34bn deal.
“Joining forces with IBM gives Red Hat the opportunity to bring more open source innovation to an even broader range of organizations and will enable us to scale to meet the need for hybrid cloud solutions that deliver true choice and agility,” commented Jim Whitehurst, President and Ceo, Red Hat.
Red Hat helps its client to standardise, integrate, automate, secure, and manage complex environments and develop cloud applications.
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FleetCor Technologies
Founded in 2000, FleetCor Technologies is built on an innovative culture that strives to develop business payment solutions that help businesses to grow.
With millions of people, in over 80 countries using its innovative solutions, FleetCor Technologies, helps businesses to control, simplify, and secure payment for fuel, general payables, toll and lodging expenses.
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Visa
Dating back to 1958, Visa is known globally for its innovative payment technology solutions that allow customers, businesses and governments to use and manage digital currency.
Visa’s mission has been at the root of its operations since its founding, “to be the best way to pay and be paid, for everyone, everywhere. We know that every Visa transaction is a promise […] we want to provide the most secure and seamless payment experience possible,” stated Visa.
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Mastercard
Founded in 1966, Mastercard believes in the power electronic payments have to drive inclusion and create opportunities beyond a country’s borders. Mastercards vision is to develop a world beyond cash, by harnessing innovative technologies, alongside its more than 25 years experience in the industry.
Ultimately Mastercard strives to make payments safe, simple and smart.
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