Sioux Falls Development Foundation

Information Assurance

Sioux Falls ranks first in a national survey of information assurance center sites.

There's a reason ADP chose Sioux Falls as the site for their newest international information assurance center. In a survey of 60 metropolitan areas comparing the total annual operating costs for a 100 worker office occupying 100,000 square foot corporate information assurance center, Sioux Falls proved to be the most cost-effective location in the nation, with an annual cost over $17 million lower than the most expensive city. To review the Executive Summary, click here.

The region's information assurance campus is right next door to Sioux Falls.
In addition to information technology courses on several Sioux Falls campus and nearby South Dakota State University and the University of South Dakota; Dakota State University in Madison is just 45 minutes from Sioux Falls. DSU offers undergraduate and graduate-level degrees in information assurance; preparing the next generation of professionals to protect an organizations's information assets. Both the National Security Agency and The Department of Homeland Security have designated DSU as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education. Specializations include banking and financial security, wireless and networking security, and internet and e-commerce.

Sioux Falls is attracting the best young talent in the region.
Next Generation Consulting included Sioux Falls among the Top Ten "Hotspots for Young, Talented Workers." The firm, based in Madison, WI, interviewed 39,000 young professionals and studied residential and relocation patterns of 20-40 year olds to determine the rankings. Sioux Falls is also one of the nation's top "bike friendly" cities and is highly ranked nationally for affordable cost of living, cultural attractions for young executives and educational opportunities, from area universities and career education centers.

Connectivity is our middle name in Sioux Falls.
Utility and telecommunications infrastructure in Sioux Falls is affordable and state-of-the-art. Xcel Energy provides reliable electrical service to the city, and national telecom carriers like CenturyLink and AT&T and smaller, regional carriers such as SDN, Midcontinent and Knology supply redundant fiber optic networks to serve the needs of any corporate location. From a hardware standpoint, IBM, HP and EMC all have local service technicians and parts depots in Sioux Falls. For utility information, click here.

There’s no better address for business than Sioux Falls.
Business site selectors recognize the clear advantages of a location in Sioux Falls—national rankings prove it!
• Sioux Falls is No. 1 on Forbes’ list of Best Small Places for Business and Careers for eight years in a row.
• Kiplinger.com ranks Sioux Falls 7th in the nation with the lowest overall tax burden.
• Sioux Falls is in the Top Ten of Moody’s Economy.com index rating of overall economic vitality.
• Sioux Falls is among the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the nation and one of only two metro areas in the Midwest to make the top 50, according to the U.S. Census.

In addition, South Dakota is a right-to-work state with:
• No State Corporate Income Tax
• No State Personal Income Tax
• No Personal Property Tax
• No Inheritance Tax
• No Inventory Tax

When it comes to information assurance, Sioux Falls is best.
The number of companies that have placed their corporate, financial and data facilities in Sioux Falls makes an impressive roster. Among the names you'll see on headquarters buildings around Sioux Falls are:

CITI	Wells Fargo	HF Financial	Raven Industries	PREMIER Bankcard
Great Western Bank	TCF	Sammons Financial	CNA Surety	ADP

You can have it all — a skilled workforce, an enviable quality of life and substantial cost savings. If you’re interested in learning more about the advantages of an information assurance center location in Sioux Falls, South Dakota please contact me at deand@siouxfalls.com or toll-free at (800) 658-3373.