Industry Initiatives

Information Technology

 

Indiana invests heavily in information technology (IT) infrastructure. The state's fiber optic network is among the best in the nation.

Indiana's many educational institutions have innovative IT programs. In 2001, Indiana University acquired the largest university-owned super computer in the United States. With the help of IBM, the university is discovering ground-breaking IT applications in medicine and health.

In an age when information is vital, Indiana is fast becoming a global leader.

Resources

Techpoint

Founded in December 2002, Techpoint is Indiana's only statewide technology trade group representing approximately 400 corporate members, including publicly-traded companies, private businesses, colleges and research universities, and local economic development organizations. The group's mission is to transform Indiana into a recognized technology leader by developing relevant policy, catalyzing change, and measuring the state's progress. For more information, visit http://www.techpoint.org/.

“Indiana is fortunate to have a strong workforce and a supportive infrastructure which facilitates growth of both emerging companies and the technology sector as a whole.”

- David Claspell, senior vice president and CFO, ACES Power Marketing