Apple whose market value has recently reached the benchmark of $600 billion has topped in a list of technology-related companies. If reports are to be believed, Apple has maintained its place as the world's most valuable brand in the brand list. 

Backed by strong sales of Apple’s remarkable iPhone and iPad, the company has boosted its brand value by 19 percent in the previous year from past to $183 billion, or 37 per cent of its market capitalization. 

It is found, since 2003, Apple has successfully exceeded every single earnings report and even today the streak continues.  For the quarter ending March 31, 2012, the tech giant has posted revenue of $39.2 billion and net quarterly profit of $11.6 billion. 

All in all, Apple has posted gross margins of 47.4 percent in the quarter ending March 31st, compared to 41.4 percent in the year-ago quarter.

Seems, Apple has established itself as the products of choice for tech users in the consumer as well as enterprise markets. 

The findings of the report also suggest that, Facebook, with a market value of $82 billion after its initial public offering (IPO), is the fastest climber in the top brand list.  

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