Sanyo, Sony, Hewlett-Packard and Cymer thrive in San Diego due to the depth of workforce talent, world-class university research programs, and support entities committed to nurturing technology companies. Websense, Fair Isaac and Co., SAIC, Maxim Systems, Intuit and Oracle thrive in San Diego due to the availability of skilled workers, the outstanding quality of life, access to capital and support organizations, and the presence of superior research institutions. Intuit’s Turbo Tax, PacketVideo’s multimedia decoding system, and Fair Isaac’s CompAdvisor™ were produced or designed here.

With approximately 340 firms in San Diego, the computer and electronics manufacturing cluster employs 30,524 people. InfoUSA; San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce

On a per capita basis in 2004 and 2005, San Diego County received 60% more electronics industry venture capital than Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties combined. PricewaterhouseCoopers MoneyTree™ Survey; California Dept. of Finance

Employment in computer and mathematics occupations is projected to grow 31.8% between the years 2002 and 2012. California Employment Development Dept.

The computer and electronics manufacturing cluster is a $9.2 billion cog in San Diego County’s annual economy. San Diego Association of Governments, Software & Computer Services

San Diego is home to more than 1,400 software and computer services companies, employing 21,561 people.
San Diego Regional Technology Alliance, 2004; San Diego; Regional Chamber of Commerce

The average salary for software publishing positions is more than 100% above the regional average of $41,345 for all positions. California Employment Development Dept.

San Diego’s software industry saw $229.5 million in venture capital investments in 2004 and 2005. PricewaterhouseCoopers, MoneyTree™ Survey

The software industry contributes $3.4 billion annually to the local economy. San Diego Association of Governments