What electronics company buys the most semiconductors? Here’s a hint: The computer company that’s selling the most computer gadgets is the likely answer. And if you guessed Apple, you’d be right. Texas is home to more than 1,200 different electronics companies, top of the list are Apple, Samsung Electronics Dell, and Texas Instruments Education Technology group to name a few. It is no wonder that Texas currently sits at #2 with over 200,000 people employed in the electronics’ industry. Most of the growth is happening in Austin, TX. This is because of companies like Apple with their $300+ million investment in there Austin facility and Samsung’s $4+ billion investment into the Austin Fab. There must be something great in the water down there because analyst are predicting another 30%+ business surge more Austin this year . More electronics companies will be looking to make Austin home than any other place in America.
Do you think Austin could replace the Silicon Valley in 10 years’ time?
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