24 Most Innovative Tech-companies of 2012

By siliconindia  |  Monday, 30 November -1, 05:30 IST

10 Google

Since: 1998

Why? Google is highly enthusiastic in moving into various fields of technology and is gradually becoming a trend setter for all these fields.

Key Innovation: Introduction of the “Ice cream Sandwich” Android 4.0

11 IBM

Since: 1911

Why? Developed flexible Artificial Intelligence systems that can be used in various walks of life.

Key Innovation: Watson runs on a highly sophisticated multi-processing AI system and has the capability to beat a skilled human brain in quiz. Can store data from millions of books and websites.

12 Intel

Since: 1968

Why? Re-defined transistor architecture to minimize the size occupied by a device on chip.

Key Innovation: 3D Transistors used in new generation 22 nano-meter chips.

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