IT and Communications Equipment
Since the late 1960's, when IBM moved a major operation to the Research Triangle Park, the greater Raleigh area has been at the forefront of innovation in information technology, software development and telecommunications.
From the major players like Cisco Systems, Nortel Networks, NetApp, SAS Institute, Red Hat, and IBM, to high growth firms like Integrian, Channel Advisor and Geomagic, Raleigh is a proven location for successful technology companies.