Is Montana the Next Big Data Hub? 164
rye (208438) writes "Montana is positioning itself as the next hub for big data and cyber security. With companies like Symantec and IBM investing heavily in high-tech development, the opening of University of Montana's new Cyber Innovation Laboratory, and statewide competitions such as this weekend's Montana Cyber Triathlon (which had the coolest trophy ever), the momentum is strong. Cheap labor, cheap space and the Northern Tier backbone (with stretches over 600 miles across the width of Montana) are all contributing to the new tech growth. Even Congress is jumping on the bandwagon: Montana Rep. Steve Daines, a member of the House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection and Security, recently said 'Technology has removed geography as a constant.'"
Re:Cheap Labor (Score:4, Funny)
Lest anyone be concerned, the last time I was in Montana, I saw plenty of paragraphs and capital letters.
Re:Getting a kick out of these replies... (Score:4, Funny)
He's lying folks. Really, his salary is $500K / yr, he lives in a 4000 sq foot mansion that he paid $100,000 for and he gets all the bison he can eat. He's just not very social and doesn't want neighbors.
Just like the rest of us.
So, lets all move to Montana and say 'howdy'!
Re:Cheap Labor (Score:5, Funny)
I hate it when I'm in farm country and can't find a Whole Foods to get fresh food.
Re:Monwhere? (Score:4, Funny)
yes, it's miserable here. maybe the worst place in the entire world. I'd leave, but that's the thing, you can't leave. It's like prison.