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Building a globally recognized technology community in South Florida
IT in the Sunshine State
An introduction to the Florida IT Market Sector and the South Florida Technology Alliance
Chip Casanave
President & CEO – Data Access Worldwide
Welcome!
• To Florida….
About Data Access..
We deliver advanced products and services to help customers build great
business solutions and derive maximum business value from their data.
Open solutions for a changing world
About Data Access…
• Headquarter: Miami, Florida • Since 1976
• Develop and market software products worldwide
• www.DataAccess.com
Data Access Worldwide
NorthAmerica
Europe
Brazil…LatinAmerica
AsiaPacific
Data Access Products
• Visual DataFlex Application Development
• Dynamic AI Business Intelligence*
• Electos Content Management*
* Available in Spanish & Portuguese
Building a globally recognized technology community in South Florida
About Florida…
Florida – Good for business!
• Forbes “Best States for Business” 7/31/08 #1 in “Economic Climate”
– job, income and gross state product growth as well as unemployment and presence of big companies.
#5 in “Growth Prospects”– projected job, income and gross state product growth,
business openings/closings & venture capital investments
#5 in “Labor”– Educational attainment, net migration and projected
population growth
Florida – good for business
• CNBC – Top States for Business Survey #1 in the U.S. for Workforce #9 in the U.S. for Technology & Innovation #9 in the U.S. Access to Capital
Florida – National Ranking
• #4 in population (18 M)
• #4 is gross state product ($734.5B) California, New York and Texas are 1,2,3
• #4 in total employment (8.8 M)
• #3 in high tech exports ($13.3 B)
• #3 in # of high tech companies
Florida – IT Employment Value
• Total IT Payroll: US$15 Billion
• Average Florida IT Wage: US$62,210
Source: www.eFlorida.com
Florida’s IT Industry
• Computer Prods, Micro-Electronics, Precision Devices
• 586 Companies
Florida’s IT Industry
• Digital Media
• 4,479 Companies
Florida’s IT Industry
• Software & Computer Systems Design & Integration
• 9,599 Companies
Florida’s IT Industry
• Telecomm
• 5,220 Companies
Florida’s IT Industry
• All IT Industies
• 19,884 Companies
Florida’s IT Industry
Florida
IT Sectors
# Companies
# Employees
Digital Media 4,479 22.5% 14,741 6.9%
Telecommunications 5,220 26.3% 102,929 47.9%
Comp. Prods. Micro Elect. & Precision Devices
586 2.9% 34,437 16.0%
Software & Comp. Systems Design
9,599 48.3% 62,593 29.2%
19,884 214,700
Florida Infrastructure
• Major Airports
• Maritime Ports
• Railways
• Highway Network
S. Florida Business Growth
• Three significant company moves Research in Motion (RIMM) – Blackberry Mfr.
• R&D Center – target: 500 employees
FoxConn – Large scale contract manufacturer• Smartphone R&D - 200 employees
General Dynamics C4 Systems• Defense Contractor - Target: 100 Employees
Why South Florida?
Besides its skilled workers, South Florida's "excellent quality of life and proximity to outstanding colleges and universities" made it an ideal location.
General Dynamics President Chris Marzilli
Building a globally recognized technology community in South Florida
South FloridaTechnology Alliance
About….
Mission Statement
The SFTA promotes the growth, success and awareness of the regional technology community.
Through events, networking, programs and education, we provide south Florida's technology-related companies, academic institutions, entrepreneurs, governments and related organizations with an active forum to grow the business of technology in our region.
SFTA Profile
• A business organization for tech companies
• Business development focus• Regular networking opportunities • Entrepreneurship education
• Monthly programs & workshops• Economic outlook, CIO and CEO panels, industry
direction, raising capital and exit strategies
• Collaboration with partners & universities
Our Alliance Partners
• Center for Entrepreneurial Development• Enterprise Development Corp of S. Florida • Gold Coast Venture Capital Assoc • IT Women • Internet Coast• TiE – The Indus Entrepreneurs• The CIO Council of S. Florida
Partnership activities
• Event co-marketing & co-sponsorship
• Exchange of membership privileges
• Results… Creates more resources in the region Enriches networking opportunities Creates a culture of collaboration
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Building a globally recognized technology community in South Florida
Thank you!
www.SouthFloridaTech.org
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