This document introduces the Florida IT market sector and the South Florida Technology Alliance. It summarizes that Florida has a large and growing IT industry, ranking highly for business according to several surveys. The South Florida Technology Alliance promotes growth and awareness of the regional technology community through events, networking, programs and education. It partners with various organizations to create more resources and opportunities for collaboration in the region.

1. 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

3. 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

5. Data Access Worldwide North America Europe Brazil… Latin America Asia Pacific

7. About Florida…

17. Florida’s IT Industry 29.2% 62,593 48.3% 9,599 Software & Comp. Systems Design 214,700 19,884 16.0% 34,437 2.9% 586 Comp. Prods. Micro Elect. & Precision Devices 47.9% 102,929 26.3% 5,220 Telecommunications 6.9% 14,741 22.5% 4,479 Digital Media # Employees # Companies Florida IT Sectors

20. 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

21. South Florida Technology Alliance About….

22. 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.

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28. Thank you! www.SouthFloridaTech.org