Software companies carve Front Range niche

A blossoming regional economy, well-regarded research universities and an abundance of intellectual talent have combined to make the Northern Front Range an important center for creation and marketing of computer software.
More than 40 software firms presently have offices locally, employing more than 500, generating millions of dollars in revenues and producing innovative software products whose functions range from relatively simple business applications to sophisticated computer-aided design programs.
Among the latter is Genasys II, the Fort Collins-based branch of Genasys II Pty. Ltd., based in Sydney, Australia. The company markets geographical information systems software. Locally, it employs 45 and has…