Business 2013 Look Ahead: Year looks promising for tech companies, jobs
By ROBERT EVATT World Staff Writer on Jan 6, 2013, at 2:28 AM Updated on 1/06/13 at 4:05 AM
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Tulsa may not be Silicon Valley, but 2013 should be a good year for local tech companies.
Scott Meacham, the new CEO of i2e, the not-for-profit entity that works to encourage the growth and establishment of tech companies, said he's already seeing innovative new companies in the works.
"We've got some great success stories in the making," he said.
The organization has provided support for new tech companies over the years and is working with 10 in the Tulsa area now, he said.
Outside of the organization, Meacham said aerospace and energy will continue to be the main drivers of tech jobs. Aerospace drives employment with maintenance and design, while the renewed emphasis on energy exploration has companies hoping to refine new techniques.
"Energy companies in Oklahoma in general are in a semi-boom because of new technology for drilling wells and fracking," Meacham said.
Additionally, the number of software design companies in the area should continue to grow, thanks to a gradually strengthening tech reputation.
"The tech environment is a lot better in Oklahoma than it is in other places," Meacham said.
Original Print Headline: Year looks promising for innovative tech companies, jobs
Tech
Brazil plans to divorce itself from the U.S.-centric Internet over Washington's widespread online spying, a move that many experts fear will be a potentially dangerous first step toward fracturing a global network built with minimal interference by governments.
In the smartphone world, Android has been a smashing success. It's evolved into a strong and easy-to-use experience, and it's the platform of choice for most of the top-selling devices out there.
