Utah’s information industry, including software development, data processing, and telecommunications, grew 6.3% year-over-year as of December 2025, according to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. EDCUtah connects tech companies to the entities providing the fiber infrastructure, data centers capacity, and the engineering talent this industry runs on.
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Information Technology by the Numbers
84,484
Information technology employees statewide (2025)
9.4%
Tech job growth over five years
1.34
Information technology location quotient (2025)
7,552
Tech business establishments in the Salt Lake City metro (2025)
#1
State for economic outlook, 19 years running (ALEC, 2026)
What Sets Utah Apart
The Strengths Behind Utah’s Tech Industry
Insights from companies operating in Utah’s Information Technology industry
"Utah continues to be a key component in our long-term growth strategy. We love the incredible talent pool, vibrant business climate, and world-class outdoor entertainment in the Beehive state. We can’t think of a better place for our global headquarters, and we look forward to another decade of growth."
David Wright
Co-founder and CEO of Pattern
Infrastructure for a Connected Economy
Data Centers Support Utah’s Growing Technology Industry
Utah’s data centers support the computing, storage, and digital infrastructure that businesses rely on. Access to power, fiber connectivity, and available sites makes data center development an important part of the state’s broader technology industry.
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Utah combines an established financial-services industry, specialized banking expertise, and a growing fintech sector. EDCUtah can provide comparative market data, support the expansion process, and connect companies with resources across the state.
