That is largely because most analysts believe that technology components will continue to grow exponentially.

The presentation must also include a technology component approved by their graduation project teacher.

"I sat down and wrote up a strategic plan for the group, which was rejected by my elders," he said, except for the technology component.

Efficient and economical water splitting would be a key technology component of a hydrogen economy.

"Others, with a large technology component, have often found a way for the technology and the company to go forward."

The Nasdaq index has been an especially strong index this year because of its technology components.

Today, with or without the technology component of the S. & P. 500, those valuation measures are at extremes.

"You can't hope to protect intellectual property without a technology component," he said.

To better prepare students, school districts are taking it upon themselves to add a technology component to their curriculum.

But the company is emphasizing "the technology component of our business," said Art Stone, a spokesman.