More Than 700 Tech Companies Are Based In Alpharetta

ALPHARETTA, GA — The city of Alpharetta is now home to more than 700 tech companies. That's according to the city and Tech Alpharetta, the nonprofit that helps the city expand its lead in innovation.

There are now 704 of these companies that call the city home, which is an increase from 643 reported in 2016, Alpharetta said. Both entities recently wrapped up a count of the number of tech companies operating in the city as of December 2018. The city's tally ranged from tech startups to major companies, such as the Microsoft Technology Center in Alpharetta.

"We're excited that technology continues to be a leading industry sector in Alpharetta," said Mayor Jim Gilvin. "Our community offers significant advantages for new and relocating tech companies. Most notable is our robust infrastructure, which includes citywide power redundancies, higher than average download speeds and abundant data centers. This, coupled with our skilled workforce and thriving ecosystem, make the city extremely attractive to tech companies. Alpharetta offers the largest suburban office market in metro Atlanta, along with a flourishing downtown, outstanding schools and an excellent quality of life."

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Todd Harris, COO and co-founder of Hi-Rez Studios and president of Skillshot Media, which are both headquartered in Alpharetta, said the city's skilled workforce and "excellent quality of life made it the perfect location" for its headquarters when it launched in 2005.

"It's been exciting to watch Alpharetta's exponential growth as a tech hub and the rise of its thriving innovation community over the thirteen years since we founded Hi-Rez Studios, and we look forward to continuing to grow here in Alpharetta," Harris added.

Karen Cashion, CEO of Tech Alpharetta, added the city has transformed into a booming hub that offers companies and their workers "a true community through the rich variety of locally-based educational and thought leadership programs offered by Tech Alpharetta and other organizations."

A list of Alpharetta's 704 tech companies is available at www.growalpharetta.com.

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