History of Computing Technologies
History of Computing Technologies is a research topic within Computer Science Applications. Science Explorer counts 6.3k research works in it since 1950. 8.3% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers covers a wide range of topics related to the history of computing and information technology, including the development of the internet, evolution of software and artificial intelligence, impact on industries, societal changes, and the role of key individuals and organizations. It explores the historical, social, and technological aspects of computing from its early origins to contemporary advancements.
- History
- Computing
- Information Technology
- Internet
- Digital
- Innovation
- Networks
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence
- Communication
- Research works
- 6.3k fractional, since 1950
- In the world top 10%
- 518 per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 8.3% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2013–17 → 2018–22
- -2% the tick is no change
Which countries lead History of Computing Technologies research?
By volume, the United States and Germany publish the most (247 and 84 works in 2022–2025).
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 United States 247 works
- 2 Germany 84 works
- 3 United Kingdom 66 works
- 4 France 36 works
- 5 Canada 24 works
- 6 China 23 works
- 7 Italy 21 works
- 8 Russia 16 works
- 9 India 14 works
- 10 Japan 13 works
How concentrated that is
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Which institutions lead History of Computing Technologies research?
By volume in 2022–2025, SUNY Polytechnic Institute publishes the most History of Computing Technologies research, followed by University of Siegen and University of Vienna.
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 SUNY Polytechnic InstituteUnited States 10 works
- 2 University of SiegenGermany 6 works
- 3 University of ViennaAustria 6 works
- 4 Sensory Processing Disorder FoundationUnited States 5 works
- 5 Folkwang University of the ArtsGermany 5 works
- 6 University College LondonUnited Kingdom 4 works
- 7 New York UniversityUnited States 4 works
- 8 University of CambridgeUnited Kingdom 4 works
- 9 Knox CollegeUnited States 3 works
- 10 University of ManchesterUnited Kingdom 3 works
Who are the leading researchers in History of Computing Technologies?
The most-cited researchers publishing on History of Computing Technologies include Konrad Zuse.
- 1 Konrad Zuse Germany 4.3k citations
Ranked by citations received across their whole record, among researchers with at least three works on this topic.
Where is History of Computing Technologies research done?
The largest centres of History of Computing Technologies research in 2022–2025 are London (United Kingdom), Paris (France), New York (United States) and Utica (United States). Among places with at least 20 works in it, it is an unusually large share of all research in London.
Largest cities, 2022–2025
- 1 London United Kingdom 20 works
- 2 Paris France 15 works
- 3 New York United States 13 works
- 4 Utica United States 10 works
- 5 Washington D.C. United States 9 works
- 6 Beijing China 8 works
- 7 Berlin Germany 7 works
- 8 Los Angeles United States 7 works
- 9 Vienna Austria 7 works
- 10 Munich Germany 6 works
Where it is the local speciality
- LondonGB · 20.3 works3.4×
Location quotient: how much more of its research is in History of Computing Technologies than the world average.
Where is the best place to study History of Computing Technologies?
Among universities, judged by research, SUNY Polytechnic Institute score highest, combining excellence, specialisation, size, growth and international reach. Research strength is one signal when choosing where to study; it does not measure teaching.
| # | University | Score | Top 10% | Specialisation | Works | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNY Polytechnic InstituteUnited States | 6.0 | 1.3% | 729.8× | 10 | — |
Universities only. Score blends excellence (30%), specialisation (25%), size (20%), growth (15%) and international reach (10%), 2015–2022; growth compares 2010–14 with 2015–19.
Is History of Computing Technologies research growing?
Output in 2018–2022 was 2% lower than in 2013–2017, peaking in 2026. The fastest-growing topics are History of Computing Technologies.
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Which topics inside it are moving
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