Information Technology

Technology operations are deep and diverse, spanning industries such as retail, finance, and headquarter operations.

By the Numbers

Many of the Columbus Region’s key industries and top employers rely on IT expertise to deliver great results—and they find the right people in the Region.

No. 1

OPPORTUNITY CITY BY FORBES

50k

IT PROFESSIONALS IN THE REGION

>$20B

INVESTMENT IN DATA CENTER CAMPUSES
BY AMAZON WEB SERVICES, META, GOOGLE, AND MORE

Fostering the Talent

Anchored by The Ohio State University, one of the largest universities in the U.S., the Columbus Region’s colleges and universities supply a steady pipeline of young talent, especially in high-demand fields such as engineering and computer science.

Keeping the Talent

With a cost OF living 10% below the national average, the Columbus Region offers an affordable market for employers and workers alike. A six-figure IT salary in the Region will attract top-level management and software talent that wouldn’t be possible in a more expensive market.

In the News

Learn more about how people and businesses continue to make an impact in these recent stories from the Columbus Region.

  • August 27, 2024

    The Data Center Sweepstakes: The Columbus Region is Playing and Winning

    If the future is to be built on data, the Columbus Region has a foundation for the future…

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  • July 14, 2021

    Scoring Tech Talent in North America: Columbus Takes Top Spot

    Technology companies were some of the most resilient throughout COVID-19 and are now preparing for high-paced growth. In…

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Top Employers

Industry: Finance and Fintech
Location: Columbus, Franklin County;
Columbus, Delaware County
jpmorganchase.com
Industry: Insurance and Insurtech
Location: Columbus, Franklin County
nationwide.com
Industry: Information Services and Software
Location: Columbus, Franklin County;
Dublin, Franklin County
ibm.com
Industry: Information Services and Software
Location: Columbus, Franklin County;
Westerville, Delaware County
vertiv.com
Industry: Information Services and Software
Location: Columbus, Franklin County
accenture.com
Industry: Insurance and Insurtech
Location: Columbus, Franklin County
joinroot.com
Industry: Information Services and Software
Location: New Albany, Licking County
Industry: Information Services and Software
Location: New Albany, Licking County
cloud.google.com
Industry: Information Services and Software
Location: Columbus, Franklin County
upstart.com

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