The global outlook series on Software provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The research paper offers a bird’s eye view of the software industry, together with exclusive abstracted coverage on Business Application Software, Embedded software, Bioinformatics, Worldwide Web Analytics Software, Cross-Industry Security Software, Internet Security Software, Interactive Entertainment Software, Knowledge Management Software, PKI software, and CAD Software. Outlook on the industry is briefly synopsized to provide reader the essence of industry’s future potential. Also provided is a recapitulation of recent mergers, acquisitions, and other noteworthy strategic corporate developments. The US market annotated with 30 information rich market data tables presents and gauges revenue generating potential of software makers/software distributors, sales of software in select market segments, and consumer behavioral patterns (factors influencing purchasing decisions, consumer preference, demographic breakup, and usage patterns, among others). Other regional markets briefly summarized include Canada, Mexico, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, The Netherlands, United Kingdom, China, India, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, Uzbekistan, Brazil, Chile Colombia, and Middle East, among others. Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 996 companies worldwide.