The ZDNet Asia Top Tech Index is the result of extensive research on technology companies, and we've enlisted the help of these consultants with wide technology and industry knowledge to form an independent panel of advisors.

• Graeme Philipson, an independent writer and analyst specializing in IT industry trends
• Dane Anderson, CEO and executive vice president of research, Springboard Research
• George Lai, vice president and head of IT, American International Assurance Company (AIG)
• Harish Shetty, vice president of IT, HDFC Bank
• Emily Chan, director of IT, Hong Kong Disyneyland
• Lee Kwok Cheong, CEO, Singapore Institute of Management (SIM)
• Paul Jung, regional head of emerging products and technology, Visa International Asia-Pacific