Since the birth of the IBM personal computer in Boca Raton, Florida has remained at the cutting edge of technology and innovation in information technology. With more than 24,000 companies employing nearly 254,000 people, the state has reached a critical mass and remains highly competitive in this area.

The talents of multiple organizations are building on each other’s unique areas of excellence to develop world-class expertise in several leading fields:

• Modeling, Simulation & Training


• Photonics and Optics


• Digital Media

Organizations innovating in these areas can be found around the state, with particularly strong presence in the South and Central Florida regions.

To learn more about each industry in Florida, click on the industry above to view a snapshot of the field (opens the document) or visit our web site.