Information Technology
Northeast Ohio: Programmed for tech success.
Information Technology
Industries
From blockchain to big data, tech companies have tremendous opportunity in Northeast Ohio.
The Northeast Ohio Region’s renowned family of tech companies includes OnBase by Hyland, Overdrive, MRI, Park Place Technologies, Foundation Software, Keyfactor, MIM Software, and MCPc.
Tech companies benefit from many competitive advantages in the Northeast Ohio Region, including our rich and diverse customer base, strong talent pipeline, and low cost of doing business.
The region’s robust support infrastructure encourages innovation and helps connect companies to early-stage capital. Organizations such as the Northeast Ohio Software Association advocate for the industry and work to attract more talent to the Northeast Ohio region, whereas regional organizations like OhioX, NEO Cyberconsortium, Meetup groups, GCP Tech,and ConxusNEO promote IT talent development and support connections between businesses, higher education, and talent.
The Northeast Ohio Region boasts several business incubators that support tech start-ups, such as Bounce Innovation Hub, Limelight, COhatch, LaunchHouse, and The Dealership. The Youngstown Business Incubator, with its unique focus on tech start-ups, was named one of the top 25 incubators in the world and the number one high-impact incubation program in North America.
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The Northeast Ohio Region’s manufacturing legacy is undeniable – and so is its future. We’re building on a strong foundation to advance industry 4.0 technologies.
Information Technology Ecosystem in Northeast Ohio
Company
Access to Talent
Partners
R&D Resources
Infrastructure
31,000
31,000 people work in technology in Northeast Ohio
1,600
1,600 qualified Computer and Information Science graduates annually
24 colleges
24 colleges, universities and education providers with technology courses
18%
18% technology talent growth from 2016 – 2023
4,300+
4,300+ technology businesses in Northeast Ohio
Available Sites
Louisville Industrial Park
Louisville Industrial Park offers 170 contiguous developable acres, with Geotechnical, Wetland Delineation & Mitigation, and Phase I Environmental Site Analysis completed.
Olmsted Joint Economic Development District
The joint Economic Development District (Olmsted JEDD) of Olmsted Township and City of Olmsted Falls has a site of 80 acres for industrial development. Additional acreage for expansion is available. The property is zoned for light industrial/distribution and utilities are available.
Norton Commerce Park
Norton Commerce Park, centrally located in Ohio, offers strategic advantages for operations within a major industrial region. Positioned at the intersection of I-76 and SR-21, and just miles from I-77 and I-71, it ensures excellent connectivity.
Cuyahoga Valley Industrial Center
The Cuyahoga Valley Industrial Center is adjacent to I-77.
Colleges, universities, and education providers offering information technology related areas of study.
Information Technology Workforce Data
- Employers
- Occupations
- Higher Education
Top 10 Information Technology Employers in Northeast Ohio
| Company | Employees |
|---|---|
| Hyland | 1,624 |
| Quadax Inc. | 733 |
| Deloitte LLP and subsidiaries | 620 |
| MRI Software LLC | 547 |
| Park Place Technologies | 525 |
| OverDrive Inc. | 438 |
| CBIZ Inc. | 352 |
| Accenture | 321 |
| ComDoc Inc. | 300 |
| Foundation Software LLC | 298 |
Top 10 Information Technology Occupations in Northeast Ohio
| Occupation | Employed in Industry |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | 4,783 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | 1,695 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | 1,637 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 1,463 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 1,094 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 1,038 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 938 |
| Project Management Specialists | 783 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 762 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers | 715 |
11.2K+
Certificates
7.8K+
Associate’s Degrees
15K+
Bachelor’s Degrees
8K+
Graduate Degrees
Case Study
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