This year sees the merger of these two categories into one, as we have seen “life-cycle management” expand to include such concepts as continuous integration and delivery, and agile development. These are the companies that make the tools that help enterprises stay current with changes in their industry and take advantage of new opportunities.

What do they say... A craftsman is only as good as the materials he uses? This category recognizes the providers of the nails, boards and bricks developers use to build their applications. With charts, grids, drop-down lists, maps, ribbons and more, these companies make assembling and styling applications easier than ever.