TAG :: State of the Industry ::

"The 2012 TAG Report on the state of the technology industry in Georgia underscores the continuing shortage of skilled technologists needed to drive business success. Even with sustained high unemployment across the country, technology skills remain in high demand. We need to do more — and start doing it earlier — to raise awareness of technology as a career destination for young people. The technology field is broad spectrum and highly rewarding, both in terms of the professional challenges it offers and the financial compensation it delivers, which falls well above that of an average Georgia worker." - Tim Smith, President & COO, Thompson Technologies, Inc.

The importance of technology to the state's economy suggests the need for a comprehensive state technology policy. An analysis by Georgia Tech found that Georgia trailed the national average in six of seven categories of science, technology and innovation legislation in 2010. Georgia ranked 28th overall in the number of such bills introduced for consideration.

Source: Georgia Tech Research Institute, Office of Policy Analysis and Research