Communications and Information Technology

The communications and information technology category is a fast-growing employment sector that includes careers in computers and information systems, software development, Web development, and network administration.

Comcast, Verizon Anchor Greater Philadelphia's ICT Power

Region: Greater Philadelphia Region

Greater Philadelphia has one of the largest concentrations of information and communications technology workers in the country, industry giants that include Verizon, Unisys, L-3, Lockheed Martin and Comcast; new ICT startup; and a growing video game development sector.

Nashville Entrepreneur Center Hopes to Boost Local Start-Ups

Region: Nashville, TN Area

With the online launch of the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, the city’s economic development officials hope to take an already thriving start-up culture to the next level.

Dell Computers' World Headquarters in Austin, TX

Texas Tech Firms Plug into Strong Network of Resources

Region: Texas

Some of the world’s best-known computer and information technology companies and some of the tech industry’s leading researchers have a Texas home address.

Youngstown Business Incubator in Youngstown, OH

Oh-Penn Region in Center of Emerging Tech Belt

Region: Oh-Penn Interstate Region

The Oh-Penn region – Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties in Ohio and Lawrence and Mercer counties in Pennsylvania – has become the “buckle” of an emerging Tech Belt stretching from Pittsburgh to Cleveland.

Capital, Resources Boost Greater Philadelphia Tech Sector

Region: Greater Philadelphia Region

Greater Philadelphia is a serious place for entrepreneurs. First Round Capital, PhillyStartupLeaders, Ben Franklin Technology Partners and First State Innovation (in Delaware), plus incubators and universities, provide expertise and connections to everything from business plan formation to capital investment.

New Jersey: Hub for Communications, Information Technology Innovation

Region: New Jersey

Thanks to the influence of Thomas Edison, the legendary figure who began his inventing career in Newark, New Jersey is a haven for high-tech networks and cutting-edge activities that benefit workers, employers, communities and institutions.

Nashville Area Technology Sector Grows

Region: Nashville, TN Area

Nashville is a growing area for technology companies and programs for the technology community.

San Antonio Weaves Strong Cyber Security Sector