Technology
With the most geographically centric technology industry in the nation, Kansas City is a unique home for multinational corporations and startups alike. The crossroads of all the nation’s fiber, KC has long been a destination for innovators who have launched some of tech’s most recognizable brands.
Garmin and T-Mobile are both headquartered in Kansas City, as are Cerner—a health care technology pioneer—and VMLY&R, part of the world's largest communications services group, WPP These cornerstone companies led the way to more recent innovations.
In 2011, Kansas City was chosen over 1,100 other communities to be the pilot market for Google Fiber, a gigabit-speed, fiber-optic internet service. In 2014, KC became a Cisco Smart + Connected City, making it more livable through intelligent infrastructure networking.
Leveraging these assets, Kansas City’s tech industry continues to grow. Currently, KC comprises of:
- 102,743 technology jobs
- 3,900+ established tech firms
- 17+ regional university and community college tech programs
The KC Tech Council is an affiliate organization of the Kansas City Area Development Council. The KC Tech Council works in KC’s regional footprint and is committed to the attraction, retention and growth of technology companies and highly skilled tech talent.
For more information about the KC Tech Council click here.
For a full list of technology employers in the KC region click here.
MBA programs are offered at most colleges in the KC area. Visit Higher Education to learn more.
Discover the history of the Technology Industry in Kansas City.