The Technology sector includes a broad range of companies which are researching, developing and distributing a wide range of technology-based products and services. They can include PC operating systems, network security applications, productivity solutions and office services.

These may be delivered as consulting and outsourcing services and/or involve software and physical products. End customers may be individuals or any size of business reflecting the growing need to use technology and the internet. The Internet of Things and Cloud services have become increasingly popular and are examples of differentiating factors for investors. The shift to providing services via licensing on a subscription basis – software as a service (SaaS) – is also a rapidly growing feature of this sector. The sector is fast-moving with new products developing quickly and can be very competitive.