Metro Orlando is home to some of the most progressive, talented and diverse software development companies in the U.S. Led by companies serving the financial services industry, more than 1,000 businesses specializing in software development and service, data processing and information retrieval are based in the region.

Employing approximately 12,000, these companies generate nearly $1 billion in annual revenue and serve such distinct industries as banking and finance, government, education, consumer products and utilities automation. The software sector also crosses over into the well-established modeling, simulation and training and digital media clusters, which are heavily involved in developing programs for use in such applications as film and television, interactive entertainment, military exercises and transportation planning.

The sector is strengthened by a community dedicated to advancing the industry by providing supporting resources for entrepreneurs and established companies alike, bolstering technology education and working to reinforce the region's standing as a nationally-recognized hub for software development.