Tech Hotspots 2008

The list as ranked by silicon.com judges.

1. Silicon Valley

   Still setting today's tech agenda

2. Bangalore

   The heart of India's technology boom

3. London

   Leading centre for Euro tech investment

4. Tokyo

   High-tech citizens drive innovation

5. Boston

6. Cambridge

   Funds, fens, dons

7. Shanghai

   China's business and tech hub

8. Tel Aviv

   Tech punch well above its weight

9. Seoul

   Comms and manufacturing powerhouse

10. Beijing

    High growth and tech hotbed

11. Chennai

    The advantages of India without the hassle

12. Pune

    Oxford of the East

13. Singapore

    Silicon giant with a tech pedigree

14. Helsinki

    Hub of mobile development

15. Moscow

16. Hong Kong

17. Hyderabad

18. New York

19. Sydney

20. Shenzhen