Industry Impact
At the Intersection of Technology, Policy, and Global Commerce
Innovation in every community
The industry’s impact reaches far beyond Silicon Valley. Technology companies strengthen local economies, increase exports, attract investment, and create high-paying jobs in fields such as engineering, telecommunications, artificial intelligence, and digital services.
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High-tech industries produce nearly one-third of manufacturing exports in the average congressional district -
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The average congressional district is home to more than 400 high-tech startups, supporting roughly 3,400 jobs. -
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In the median state, high-tech workers earn nearly $79,000 a year which is more than twice the U.S. median personal income. -
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More than half of congressional districts received at least $50 million in federal research and development funding over two years.
Policy Through Expertise
The best technology policy is built on real-world expertise. ITI brings together the companies and leaders driving innovation to help policymakers understand complex issues and develop solutions that support economic growth, strengthen competitiveness, and create opportunity.
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Progress Through Partnership
The world’s biggest challenges cannot be solved in a vacuum. ITI unites industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to develop solutions that drive innovation, economic growth, and opportunity.
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Global Perspectives, Shared Solutions
Technology policy doesn’t end at borders. ITI works across the world to advance policies that strengthen competitiveness, expand opportunity, and support innovation in an increasingly connected world.
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Principled by Purpose
ITI believes that trust is earned through integrity, ethical leadership, and open dialogue. Our relationships with industry and policymakers are built on those values every day.
In a generation, technology has reshaped the world and redefined what is possible.
For 110 years, ITI has represented the companies behind major advances in technology. Today, its members span the entire technology industry, from chips and data centers to software, AI, and digital services. ITI works with policymakers around the world to help shape the rules for what comes next. Explore the history of ITI and the role it has played throughout the last century.
2022
A Century of Innovation
2009
Self-driving Cars
2007
The Smartphone Revolution
1995
The Internet Economy
1994
ITI Enters the Information Age
1973
A Connected Future Takes Shape
1971
The Microprocessor Arrives
1961
ITI Enters the Computer Age
1929
ITI Takes on Public Policy
1916