Cupertino is practically synonymous with tech corporate headquarters, driving much of the local economy.
* **Apple Inc.:** Headquartered at Apple Park (and formerly at 1 Infinite Loop), Apple is the city's largest employer by a massive margin, shaping its infrastructure and global reputation. * **SugarCRM:** A major customer relationship management software company headquartered in the city. * **Seagate Technology:** While now headquartered elsewhere, this major data storage company historically maintained a massive presence in Cupertino. * **Alumni Companies:** Historically, Cupertino was home to the headquarters of computing pioneers like Tandem Computers and Symantec before industry consolidation.