Greater Phoenix Economic Council President and CEO Chris Camacho often talks about how Metro Phoenix has evolved into a “tech hub.” Nowhere is that evolution more evident than in the explosive growth of software companies in the Valley. Here are Arizona’s 20 biggest software companies — based on employee count and in alphabetical order — according to Gregslist.
AFS Technologies
What it does: Retail promotion management for consumer products companies
CEO: Joe Bellini
Axon (formerly Taser International)
What it does: Evidence management software and devices for law enforcement
CEO: Rick Smith
Axway
What it does: Enterprise integration and EDI technologies
CEO: Patrick Donovan
Cerner
What it does: Software platform for the healthcare industry
Chairman and CEO: Brent Shafer
Digital Air Strike
What it does: Digital marketing management tools for small businesses
Co-founder and CEO: Alexi Venneri
Early Warning Services
What it does: Payment and risk protection solutions for financial institutions
CEO: Paul Finch
Enghouse Interactive (Syntellect)
What it does: Multi-channel call center and unified communciations software
Chairman and CEO: Steve Sadler
GlobalTranz
What it does: Freight brokerage and trucking logistics
Chairman and CEO: Renee Krug
GoDaddy
What it does: Website domain registration and small business marketing tools
CEO: Aman Bhutani
International Cruise & Excursion
What it does: Platform manages reward programs for the travel industry
CEO and co-founder: John Rowley
InEight
What it does: Project management software suite for capital-intensive industries
Chief product officer: Brad Barth
JDA
What it does: Supply chain logistics and retail planning software
CEO: Girish Rishi
Keap (formerly Infusionsoft)
What it does: Sales and marketing automation for small businesses
CEO: Clate Mask
Nextiva
What it does: Unified communications software for businesses
CEO and co-founder: Tomas Gorny
OfferPad
What it does: Full-service home buyer with software platform
CEO and co-founder: Brian Bair
SimpleView
What it does: Integrated CRM and CMS for destination marketing companies
CEO: Ryan George
Truyo
What it does: SARs, consent and data privacy management
CEO: Kal Somani
Verra Mobility
What it does: Traffic, fleet and vehicle management solutions
CEO: David Roberts
Vixxo
What it does: Asset and facilities management software and services
President and CEO: Jim Reavey
WebPT
What it does: Electronic medical records software and billing for physical therapists
Co-founder and chief clinical officer: Heidi Jannenga
