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With more than 36,600 information technology businesses in Florida – and counting – there is more than enough room to join the half million Floridians already working in tech. Hubs around Miami, Orlando, and Tampa Bay are lighting up with new jobs, especially as tech startups opt into Florida where there’s no state income tax. Additionally, Florida State University is one of the best information technology schools, with its masters ranked 6th nationwide. The entire ecosystem is poised for success, bringing together research, entrepreneurship, and big business to industries across the state.
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Digital Infrastructure in Florida
For pros in the information technology field, the last thing you need is your internet service going down while you’re on the job. Fortunately, in Florida, digital infrastructure keeps you connected. The state has one of the highest concentrations of data centers in the U.S. The Equinix, for example, is the data center that links the U.S. to Latin America. Combined with state initiatives to keep connections and data safe, Florida is primed to help launch your IT career.
Florida’s Tech Startups Need You
Future Floridians working in information technology need look no further than the state’s robust and ever-growing startup scene. As companies explore alternatives to Silicon Valley, Florida’s lack of a state income tax creates an attractive choice for tech companies. They are popping up all over Orlando and Tampa Bay, in Jacksonville and Miami. With events like Techstars and Tech Coast Conference bringing together Florida’s IT scene, it’ll be easy to find the right network, the right people, and the right opportunities. Learn more about entrepreneurship in FL or browse our map of incubators and co-working spaces to start up or scale up.
Florida Feeds Core Services
As Florida’s industries continue to grow, all are in need of core information technology services to help run operations. Few companies can exist today without data scientists, IT user support specialists, software developers and cybersecurity specialists. Homegrown companies like Tyco are leveraging the power of cybersecurity for everything from aviation to online gaming. Fortunately, these jobs are available across the state, meaning from Punta Gorda to Panama City there is the opportunity to apply your IT skills. Check out the companies headquartered in Florida to find your next in-house role.
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