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Technology in Ohio is one of the fastest-growing industries with expertise in sectors including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, IoT, and more. Additionally, Ohio is one of only four states to provide both property tax exemption and data center tax incentives, making it a prime location for all IT services.

Thanks to a talented workforce, access to global customers and low-hazard risk location, Ohio has become a hub for all things Tech — and big brands are taking notice. Ohio is already home to an array of technology companies that are household names, including Facebook, Google, Amazon Web Services, IBM, Upstart, and Carvana.

From startups to established leaders in every industry, Ohio is one of tech’s best states for innovation. Innovation requires investments in Research & Development, a Skilled and Educated Workforce, and an environment where entrepreneurs can thrive.

Staying current on industry news and economic developments helps you stay informed on how and when to make a move to Ohio. Here you will find a variety of resources on how others have taken advantage of our robust infrastructure to be on the cutting edge of disruptive technology growth right here in Ohio.

InfoTrust is Cultivating Digital Analytics and Technology Talent in Ohio

Abundant tech talent helps company expand in Southwest Ohio
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With a growing demand for its services due to changing international laws, InfoTrust chose Southwest Ohio’s vibrant technology community for fast expansion and talent acquisition.

Ohio Is Poised to Lead the Way Into the Blockchain Age

New law protects firms developing innovative uses for blockchain technology
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On Aug. 3, Ohio Governor John Kasich signed legislation that will stimulate business investment in blockchain technology to transmit and store electronic records in a wide range of industries. The new law makes Ohio one of the first U.S. states to provide legal protection to firms developing new uses for this cutting-edge technology

Columbus-Based Root Insurance Announces Significant Expansion in Ohio

Columbus-Based Root Insurance Announces Significant Expansion in Ohio

Insurtech disruptor plans to grow its workforce by more than 500 percent over the next three years
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Root Insurance is a fast-growing insurtech company that provides customers a personalized car insurance rate based primarily on their driving behaviors. Founded in Ohio in 2015, Root Insurance is now available in 17 states. To meet the growing demand for its product, Root recently announced a significant expansion in Ohio. The company credits its choice to reinvest in Columbus to the quality of the region’s workforce and the city’s rapidly growing reputation as a tech startup hub.

Fast-Growing Fintech Company Matic Expands in Columbus

Fast-Growing Fintech Company Matic Expands in Columbus

Digital insurance agency confident in region's resources to advance fintech growth
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Matic is a technology-driven insurance agency using fintech solutions that match mortgage lenders with homeowners who need insurance quotes. The company is confident that Columbus’s fintech talent, entrepreneurial climate and vibrant economy will continue to fuel the company’s escalating success.

Cybersecurity Firm Opens Two Security Operations Centers in Cleveland

Cybersecurity Firm Opens Two Security Operations Centers in Cleveland

MCPc opens two centers - one for large-scale cybersecurity operations and another for decommissioning computers
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MCPc seizes opportunities in Northeast Ohio, including the launch of a highly secure facility for recycling computers as well as a cybersecurity operations center, which is close to a large concentration of companies that need it most. The company anticipates the need for additional talent, from entry-level positions upward.

Local Support Helps Tech Company Sedgwick Grow

Local Support Helps Tech Company Sedgwick Grow

Expansion will create at least 100 jobs
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Technology solutions provider, Sedgwick, values the strong relationships it has created in the Columbus Region and will be expanding in Hilliard.

Facebook Chooses Ohio for Its Newest Data Center

Facebook Chooses Ohio for Its Newest Data Center

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Billions of people will be connected globally with help from New Albany data center.

Self-Driving Truck Puts Ohio at the Forefront of Innovative Transportation Technology

Self-Driving Truck Puts Ohio at the Forefront of Innovative Transportation Technology

Ohio’s assets make it an ideal location for autonomous vehicle technology
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Autonomous vehicles are no longer a futuristic concept. Self-driving trucks undergo a trial test in central Ohio on Route 33. Over 300 companies advancing sensor technology helped Columbus win the U.S. Department of Transportation Smart City Challenge.

Paycor Commits to More Than 1,000 High-Paying Jobs in Greater Cincinnati Region

Homegrown Ohio Company Embraces Innovation to Redefine HR and Payroll Services
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Paycor is a trusted partner to small and medium-sized businesses, providing solutions that make it easier for businesses to oversee their people. Paycor will expand in Cincinnati area, invest $8 million and add 1000+ jobs.

Cincinnati Took Center Stage as a Startup City

Cincinnati Took Center Stage as a Startup City

International crowd of 1,100 converged on the Queen City for FounderCon 2016
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Techstars, a global startup accelerator program, held FounderCon 2016 in Cincinnati. The event was the largest to date and 80 percent of attendees visited Cincinnati for the first time.