“Innovate or die,” goes the oft-cited corporate cry, and according to The Boston Consulting Group’s most recent survey of innovation and new-product development, companies across all industries and regions have taken the admonition to heart. Respondents ranked the importance of innovation higher than ever, building on a trend of the last five years.

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Despite losing some of its luster over the past year, Apple tops the list for the ninth consecutive year. Its biggest competitor, Samsung, moves to just one spot behind it, making next year’s list one to watch.

Here are the top 50 most innovative companies.