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LAST MINUTE : 2009 French Top Release
EuroSoftware100 releases the 2009 Top 100 French Software Vendors
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More than in many other sectors of the economy, the software industry is constantly under the pressure of change, innovation, growth, emerging technologies and new business models. At the same time, software is becoming ever more pervasive, entering every aspect of not only businesses and enterprises, but also every day life.

Even if European software vendors have recently been impacted by an extraordinary concentration, Europe represents a growing, fast moving and innovative market totalling approximately 30% of the worldwide software spending.

We are honoured to present the first edition of EuroSoftware100. This is the first index to be created under the joint initiative of major European Software associations: the European Software Association (ESA), the BASDA (the UK), and the AFDEL (France) and is unique in its form and in its content.

EuroSoftware100 presents a series of indices, including the top software vendors in Europe as well as an index for each of the three main European markets in Germany, the UK and France.

These indices are presented together with a qualitative analysis, summarising the views of CEOs and senior executives of major software players in Europe on key trends the software industry will surely face in the next five years.

In carrying out this analysis, PricewaterhouseCoopers confirms its commitment to accompany software vendors in Europe with services ranging from advisory to audit, tax and legal services.

We hope that this publication provides interesting views on the European software market and that it brings a fresh perspective on how software companies in Europe deal with and contribute to trends that will likely continue to reshape the industry in the near future If you would like further information or if we can be of service to your business in any way, please contact us.