As the second-largest city in Texas and a major economic force nationwide, Dallas has become known as an important innovator for technology and other business sectors. This is due, in part, to the presence of many large technology companies that have located their business headquarters here. The high-tech industry has now become the second-largest sector of the Dallas economy after financial services.
No doubt, with the high growth of Dallas’s tech industry, some companies have paced a pivotal role to facilitate this. This article will give insight into the leading tech companies transforming Dallas’ technology industry.
1) AT&T
AT&T is one of Dallas’s largest companies and leading employers, with more than 49,000 employees spread over numerous locations throughout Metroplex, including call centers and business offices. This telecom giant is also one of the primary forces in upgrading Dallas’s broadband infrastructure, creating a fertile environment for tech companies to grow.
2) Texas Instruments
Another large company that is headquartered in Dallas, Texas Instruments, is known as the world leader in electronic components and embedded systems. This technology powerhouse currently employs more than 10,000 people throughout North America, with approximately 5,000 of them located here in the Metroplex. The company has been an integral part of many key high-tech developments such as integrated circuits and microprocessors, both of which are widely used today by popular consumer electronics such as smartphones and tablets.
3) Quantum Corporation
One of the fastest-growing technology companies in Texas, Quantum Corporation is a global leader in storage solutions. This California-based data storage provider opened up its first facility in Plano back in 1988 and now employs close to 600 people across 4 locations throughout North Dallas, including their corporate office on Central Expressway. In fact, Quantum is one of the largest technology companies in Dallas.
4) Andeavor
Andeavor, which recently merged with Tesoro Corporation, is another leader in providing storage solutions. This Fortune 500 company is best known for its retail gasoline stations throughout America and operates an oil refining and marketing business with facilities in Texas and Louisiana. This global company has offices in 5 locations across North Dallas, including their corporate headquarters on LBJ Freeway that is shared with sister company Tesoro Logistics who has a stake in East Lancaster Corridor.
Conclusion:
In the last 20 years, Dallas has undergone a massive transformation from being known as a “Cowtown” to an important technology hub. The above companies have played a vital role in this transformation and will continue to do so as they grow.
