Author: Claire Kerr
February 2008
The Tech Source business development program featuring an IT Resource Finder and Business-to-Business Referral Service has been connecting IT buyers and suppliers in the Dayton Region since its release in January 2006.
Tech Source provides a way to know who does what in IT in the Dayton region through profiles of IT suppliers. Companies can anonymously search for IT products, services or solutions by key word or drop down box and retrieve a list of IT suppliers that could meet their need in the Dayton region.
For 2007, Tech Source highlights include:
- 11,000 webhits as Dayton region businesses looked for IT partners
- 2,500 searches for specific products, services and solutions
- 87 IT companies included in the repository
- $2M in closed business opportunities
The volume of IT searches regarding the web, staffing, hosting and ERP increased most significantly since 2006 and RFID is new to the list for 2007. The IT needs most frequently searched in Tech Source in 2007 are to the right. If you need help finding an IT partner or to learn how your company can be listed in Tech Source, please contact Claire Kerr at 937-229-9092 or
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| Rank | By Keyword | By Drop Down Category |
| 1 | Security | Staffing |
| 2 | ERP | Maintenance and Support |
| 3 | Staffing | Database Design |
| 4 | Networking | Desktops/PCs/Workstations |
| 5 | PHP | Cabling and Installation |
| 6 | Training | Hosting |
| 7 | CRM | Web Development |
| 8 | Oracle | IP Telephony |
| 9 | Java | Custom Programming |
| 10 | Web Development | Website Management |
| 11 | RFID | Content Management |
| 12 | Microsoft | System Integration |
| 13 | Software | Search Engine Optimization |
| 14 | Development | Application Testing |
| 15 | VOIP | Email/Internet Marketing |
| 16 | SQL | Requirements Analysis |
| 17 | Cabling | Computer Installation |
| 18 | Cisco | Web Performance Monitoring |
| 19 | Services | Database Administration |
| 20 | Support | ERP |
