Metro Orlando is known worldwide as a leader in entertainment. We're also known for our $13.4 billion technology industry. Thanks to the synergy and collaboration found in this region, many of our industries are blending together, including entertainment and technology. The fusion of these two industries results in the digital media industry. We believe each of the ingredients for success in this industry sector is found here - workforce, education and a nurturing creative environment. We believe this so strongly, in fact, that our goal for this industry is simply stated: "Global Domination!"
The newly released edition of the EDC's award-winning Texture magazine focuses on our lofty goal of global domination of the digital media industry. And the spring 2010 Texture that is on its way to you this month outlines why there's nowhere better positioned to reach this goal than Metro Orlando.
In this issue you'll discover the creative collection of companies that are found here, including Electronic Arts - Tiburon, House of Moves, n-Space, Helios Interactive, IMI Labs and IDEAS, as well as the schools where the professionals who work in this industry train. From music to film to art, you'll learn about some of the festivals held throughout the year and the museums in Metro Orlando.
This issue introduces you to Mary Spio, President of Gen2Media and a true digital diva who is having a profound effect on the digital media industry, and a Lake County innovator, Pranam Ben, CEO and Founder of Visions@Work, a company that could transform the healthcare industry though its online file sharing system between doctors, hospitals and patients. You'll also learn how Jim Jardon, CEO of JHT, Inc. and Marty Rubin, President and CEO of Smart City Holdings, are keeping their technology firms in growth mode, despite tough times. And so much more!
Texture is published semi-annually. The EDC's production partner is the everything ink team of the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau. Special thanks to Orange County, University of Central Florida and Florida High Tech Corridor Council for their sponsorship of this valuable community marketing resource. Click here to view Texture online!
