Austin is probably the most attractive city in Texas for young IT professionals who seek a promising career in the industry. Also called Silicon Hills, Austin has seen an increasing number of IT companies relocating or opening new offices. Some of the most prominent names speak for themselves: Google, Facebook, and Oracle are only a few to name from tech giants that have an interest in the talent pool from Austin. This city has implemented intelligent traffic management systems, accessible WI-FI networks for the public, and initiatives for energy saving and renewable energy, strengthening its reputation as one of the most innovative cities in the US.

Recently, Apple announced that it will invest $1 billion in offices in Austin, which makes the city a fast-developing tech hub in the country. Alongside Apple, other tech companies are also relocating to Texas, including Tesla, Oracle, Amazon, and others. 

There are some 7000 professionals engaged in the High Tech industry working for SME, but the number is expected to grow by an additional 15,000 IT professionals, according to Business Insider. 

However, the overall number of employees in the Tech industry in 2025 was estimated to be around 116,000+, which makes 16.2% of the entire workforce in Austin. Compared to the national average - 7%, Austin has twice more. 

According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas stated that about 5% of the State's GDP is represented by the high-tech sector, and also 10% of the employment. This makes the IT industry a part of the city’s economic backbone,  if not the most important part. 

There are over 5,700 tech firms in Austin in 2025, including tech giants like Dell, IBM, Amazon, General Motors, and Deloitte. 

All in all, Austin, considered as the Silicon Hills of the US, created a positive image as a tech hub and one of the most digitalized cities in Texas, and why not in the entire US. Since an increasing number of IT companies are attracted by this location, and taking into consideration the talent pool, Austin could become.

Mobile app development is the process of creating mobile apps for popular mobile operating systems like Android and iOS. 

There are about 7 billion smartphones worldwide, meaning that more than 85% of the world’s population has a mobile device at their disposal to perform various tasks online or offline.

Having a mobile app, businesses can reach a wider audience and have more control over their marketing activities. The benefits are obvious:

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• Location
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• Previous experience
• Turnover time
• Communication means

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