Pacific Data Works LLC specializes in technology assessment and market analysis for the high-tech industry. Since 1997, the company has written white papers for a wide variety of companies, ranging from Adobe Systems, BEA, Oracle, Tibco, and VMware to start-ups that are just beginning their marketing efforts.

Pacific Data Works technologists contribute frequently to technical and IT-oriented publications, such as InfoWorld, Information Week, Internet Week, Software Development, SD Times, among others. They have also contributed analysis to Microsoft's developer website, GreenerComputing.com, DevX.com, JavaWorld and other technology-oriented sites.

The company traces its roots back to 1982, when it was founded to perform customized software design and development. From 1987 to 1991, the company published The C Gazette, the only advanced, code-intensive magazine for C programmers. From there, analysts branched into market analysis for private clients as well as for the public. During this time, their views were published in most major technical magazines and at numerous conferences and symposia. They also contribute regulary to PricewaterhouseCoopers' Global Technology Forecasts.