The InformationWeek 500, which has identified the most innovative IT organizations in the United States for 17 years, is a benchmark of organizational performance. Unique among corporate rankings, the InformationWeek 500 spotlights innovation in business technology, rather than simply identifying the biggest spenders.
To be included on our list, candidate companies were asked to complete a qualifying application that examined key business-technology strategies. Companies with at least $500 million in annual revenue were invited to participate. InformationWeek Research editors determined the selection criteria.
This year, we recognize the accomplishments of companies across eight types of business-technology initiatives. Although InformationWeek 500 companies reveal key elements of their technology spending plans and budgets during the research process, the data is aggregated by industry; individual responses are never disclosed. Our analysis is presented in two forms: a ranking of the top 100 innovators and an alphabetical listing of the entire InformationWeek 500.
We wish to thank Advantage Business Research Inc., which provided telephone support for this year's survey, and CIC Research Inc., which supplied data analysis.
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Automotive |
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Paccar Inc. |
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Banking & Financial Services |
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Capital One Financial Corp. |
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Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals |
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Wyeth |
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Chemicals |
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Air Products & Chemicals Inc. |
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Construction & Engineering |
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Parsons Corp. |
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Consulting & Business Services |
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Ricoh Corp. |
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Consumer Goods |
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SC Johnson & Son Inc. |
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Distribution |
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Avnet Inc. |
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Electronics |
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Cadence Design Systems Inc. |
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Energy & Utilities |
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Calpine Corp. |
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Health Care & Medical |
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Texas Health Resources |
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Hospitality & Travel |
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Marriott International Inc. |
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Information Technology |
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Perot Systems Corp. |
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Insurance |
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Highmark Inc. |
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Logistics & Transportation |
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Yellow Roadway Corp. |
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Manufacturing |
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Northrop Grumman Corp. |
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Media & Entertainment |
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Harrah's Entertainment Inc. |
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Metal & Natural Resources |
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Louisiana-Pacific Corp. |
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Retail: General Merchandising |
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Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corp. |
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Retail: Specialty Merchandising |
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Lands' End Inc. |
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Telecommunications |
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BellSouth Corp. |
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