A technology company (often tech company) is a type of business entity that focuses primarily on the development and manufacturing of technology, or providing technology as a service. This can include, for example, business relating to digital electronics, software, and internet-related services, such as e-commerce services.
There are a number of different types of software houses:
- Large and well-known companies producing Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), such as Microsoft, SAP AG, Oracle Corporation, HP, Adobe Systems and Red Hat
- Smaller companies that produce custom software for other companies and entrepreneurs, such as RIKSOF
- Companies producing specialized Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software, such as Panorama, Hyperion, Siebel Systems, GazitIT, Enigma Technologies
- Companies producing Software as a Service SaaS, such as Google, Facebook, LinkedIn
- Companies producing software components, such as Developer Express, Dundas, ComponentOne and Sohn Software
- Application Service Provider such as Salesforce
- Companies producing bespoke software for vertical industries or particular geographical regions