Silicon Valley and growth have been almost synonymous since the introduction of the integrated circuit. Around 18,000 high-tech jobs were available in the area in 1959. By 1971, almost 117,000 such jobs had been filled, and by 1990, nearly 268,000 had been filled. Silicon Valley added around 230,000 employment (a 23 percent growth) between 1992 and 1999, accounting for roughly 40% of California's export trade.

The United States reduced immigration limitations for immigrants with specific training to meet the expanding need for high-tech professionals, notably engineers, and the region saw a major influx of workers from India and China.
San José is laying the groundwork for a civic technology foundation that will help our city prosper every day.

The city of San José is proud of its achievements in the field of innovation. We can learn and provide outstanding services to our inhabitants and businesses by partnering with premier corporations.

The City of San José, as Silicon Valley's capital and the country's tenth largest city, oversees a vast array of services and assets. The city manages a $3.7 billion budget, employs over 6,600 people, and serves a thriving population of one million citizens and companies spread out over 180 square miles. We want to be as forward-thinking as the people we serve!

The Information Technology Department (ITD) strives to make a positive influence on employees and the community by utilising technology in innovative ways. Through business solutions, cyber security, and the Customer Contact Center, IT implements and maintains critical City services.

Infrastructure and operations, which include an extensive municipal area network, compute and storage, and enterprise productivity and collaboration tools, support the services. IT manages the Enterprise Architecture and product portfolio management, as well as fiscal and billing services for the entire city.