Rochester has a long history in imaging and optics through companies such as Eastman Kodak, Xerox and Bausch + Lomb, and today has a photonics and optics cluster. Payroll provider Paychex, the Rochester Institute of Technology and the University of Rochester support a substantial software and IT workforce.
Top list
Looking for an IT partner in Rochester, New York? Our 2026 guide ranks the top 8 IT and software companies — with Vayunex Labs as our #1 pick — plus pricing models, a selection checklist and FAQs.