IT & Business Services
Thriving Talent. Connected Communities. Endless Possibilities.
East Tennessee is a thriving hub for business and professional services, driven by a highly skilled, diverse workforce. With expertise spanning finance, insurance, healthcare, and information technology (IT), the region continues to attract and support companies seeking a strong foundation for growth.
A network of top-tier universities and colleges—including the University of Tennessee—ensures a steady pipeline of educated professionals ready to meet the demands of an evolving industry. Our region’s advanced communications infrastructure, including high-speed fiber networks, enables seamless connectivity for companies of all sizes, from startups to global corporations.
Beyond talent and technology, East Tennessee offers a business-friendly environment with competitive operating costs, access to world-class research and technical expertise, and a high quality of life that makes it an attractive destination for businesses and employees alike. Whether you’re in cybersecurity, data analytics, financial services, or healthcare administration, our region provides the resources and support to help your business thrive.
Employees in Shared Services Centers
Shared Service Centers
With more than 10,000 employees, the shared services and data center sector is a major economic cluster in the region, particularly in finance, insurance, technical services and health care.
Regional Headquarters
With a diverse and experienced talent pool to draw from, the Business and Professional Services sector has become a major economic cluster in the region, particularly in finance, insurance and healthcare, making this region an excellent location for this sector.
Technology Companies
|
Company |
Location |
Employees |
Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeRoyal Industries | Knox | 1000 – 4999 | Medical device manufacturing |
| Radio Systems Corp. | Knox | 500 – 999 | Pet products: PetSafe, Invisible Fence Brand, SportDOG |
| Siemens Healthcare | Knox | 250 – 499 | Clinical imaging, preclinical and biomarker solutions |
| Bandit Lites | Knox | 250 – 499 | LED lighting fixtures for the entertainment industry |
| Protomet | Anderson | 100 – 249 | Products developed specifically for the marine industry |
| ProNova Solutions | Knox | 100 – 249 | Proton therapy treatment systems |
| Aqua-Chem | Knox | 100 – 249 | Water purification technologies |
| AESSEAL Inc. | Blount | 100 – 249 | Design, manufacture of mechanical seals and seal support systems |
| PerfectServe | Knox | 100 – 249 | Unified communications platform that connects clinicians in any care setting |
| Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) | Knox | 100- 249 | Technology solutions that enable the transformation of power systems to be more flexible, resilient and connected. |
| Fulton Bellows | Knox | 100 – 249 | Hydro formed metal bellows and welded assemblies; thermostatic actuators and diaphragms |
| Centrus Technical Solutions | Anderson | 100 – 249 | Provides technical solutions for the engineering, development, prototyping and manufacturing of complex engineered products |
| Vacuum Technology Incorporated (VTI) | Anderson | 50 – 99 | Calibrated Leaks and vacuum leak testing systems |
| Analysis and Measurement Services Corp. (AMS) | Knox | 50 – 99 | Qualifying the instrumentation and control systems of nuclear power plants through laboratory and in-plant testing services and specialized testing equipment and advanced monitoring technologies |
| Analysis and Measurement Services Corp. (AMS) | Knox | 50 – 99 | Qualifying the instrumentation and control systems of nuclear power plants through laboratory and in-plant testing services and specialized testing equipment and advanced monitoring technologies |
| Emerson Process Management | Knox | 50 – 99 | Development of software/hardware products for predictive/protective maintenance and vibration analysis equipment |
| Northrop Grumman Remotec | Anderson | 50 – 99 | Manufactures mobile robotic systems for inspecting and defusing explosives and other hazardous duty operations |
| Cryomagnetics | Anderson | 50 – 99 | Design and development of superconducting magnets, cryogenic systems, control electronics |
| Uster Technologies | Knox | 50 – 99 | Design, manufacture, install precision measuring instruments used for quality measurement and certification for the textile industry |
| Perceptics | Knox | 50 – 99 | Automatic license plate readers and other vehicle recognition equipment |
| Technology for Energy Corp. | Knox | 50 – 99 | Aircraft and helicopter on-the-wing ground support equipment, equipment for electric power metering, power quality, revenue protection of the electric power industry, monitoring equipment for nuclear power plants, X-ray diffraction analyzers |
| MS Technology | Anderson | 50 – 99 | Microwave industrial heating equipment including metal melting/casting furnaces and fluidized bed heat treating equipment |
| Cubic Transportation Systems/GRIDSMART | Knox | 20 – 49 | Traffic management system deploying proprietary technology and software. |
| Proton Power | Loudon | 20 – 49 | Manufactures a patented renewable energy system that utilizes renewable biomass and waste sources to generate electricity, heat, synthetic fuels, hydrogen |
Source: Book of Lists; Local County websites, Database USA 2025