10 most powerful Global brands

Technology and software giant Apple has been ranked the most successful and powerful brand by Forbes followed by rival Microsoft, and beverage giant Coca-Cola comes at third. Below is the list of the global top 10 brands.

1.Apple
Apple company manufactures a range of computers, media playing devices, mobile phones and the most popular among them are the iPod, iPad and the iPhone.
Brand value: $87.0 billion

2.Microsoft
Next to Apple is Microsoft, another software and technology giant, which was once the market leader in this space. The company is involved in developing, supporting and licensing a range of software services and products.
Brand value: $54.6 billion

3.Google
The technology and software company, a global online search engine giant, is now trying hands into other spheres. The company offers products and services such as Android mobile operating system apart from Google Maps and Google Earth.
Brand value: $37.5 billion

4.Coca-Cola
The global beverage company owns directly/indirectly and markets more than 500 beverage brands, including soft drinks,juices, ready-to-drink teas, coffees and energy sports drinks.
Brand value: $50.1 billion

5.IBM
International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) is an information technology and software company, which operates under five segments: Global Technology Services, Global Business Services(GBS), Software Systems,Technology, and Global Financing.
Brand value: $48.4 billion

6.Intel
Intel Corporation designs and makes integrated circuits digital technology platforms, which is being used by computer manufacturers across the world.
Brand value: $32.2 billion

7.McDonald’s
McDonald’s Corporation handles McDonald’s restaurants in 118 countries. All outlets are operated by the company or by franchisees.
Brand value: $37.3 billion

8.General Electric
General Electric Company is a large and diversified technology and financial services company. The products and services range from aircraft engines, water processing, power generation and household appliances to business and consumer financing, medical imaging and various industrial products.
Brand Value: $33.6 billion

9.BMW
The Germany based automobile company,car maker owns three brands— BMW, Rolls-Royce and Mini. Its offerings include the 3 Series, 5 Series and 7 Series range of various sedans, and the X Series range of various SUVs.
Brand value: $26.2 billion

10.Cisco
Cisco Systems designs, manufactures,markets and sells Internet protocol based communication networking and other products linked to the communications and IT industry and help services associated with above products and their usage.
Brand value: $26.2 billion