24 Most Innovative Tech-companies of 2012


16 Safaricom

Since: 2000

Why? Launched Mobile Health services for Kenya.

Key Innovation: First-aid and other health care services available over cellular network.

17 Samsung

Since: 1938

Why? Developed technology to access Oil resources which were considered unachievable.  

Key Innovation: Built world’s Deepest offshore wells for production of oil.

18 Spotify

Since:  2006

Why? Manages the most successful music subscription service

Key Innovation: Provides access to a large library of downloadable music by negotiating with most of the record label companies in the world.