When we first decided to move the headquarters of our software company from Atlanta, we didn't think of Silicon Valley. In fact, Silicon Valley wasn't even on our short list. At Infor, we chose New York City.
There are many reasons why Silicon Valley might have been a top contender: for years, it's been the premier technology hub of the world. Talent flocks to companies like Google, Facebook, and Oracle, just as it does to the slew of start-ups looking to become the next big thing. Universities like Stanford, Caltech, and UC Berkeley continue to churn out the next generation of founders and engineers. Why would we turn to any other place to start Infor's next chapter?
To read the original article: New York City's Culture Will Shape the Next Tech Sector - Duncan Angove - Harvard Business Review
