Fort Lauderdale is rapidly emerging as one of Florida’s most promising tech hotspots, with over 26,000 tech companies now contributing an estimated $2.5 billion to the local economy. Recent reports highlight a 27% surge in tech job openings—with an average salary of $123,353—and a $100 million investment in broadband infrastructure that has boosted internet speeds across the city by 40%.
Key players like Citrix Systems continue to anchor the city’s innovation economy, while new developments such as Infinite Reality’s $163.9 million immersive studio, created in partnership with Google, signal a bold push into next-generation technology and digital production. Coupled with growing collaborations between tech companies and local universities, and a surge of events and training initiatives, Fort Lauderdale is positioning itself as a compelling destination for startups, entrepreneurs, and major tech firms alike.
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