Reading is consistently rated as one of the best places to do business outside London. Its proximity to the capital, its established technology sector - earning it the nickname "Silicon Valley of the UK" in some quarters - and its diverse business community make it an outstanding territory for AI partnerships. The Thames Valley economy, of which Reading is the commercial heart, is worth over £50 billion and includes some of the UK's highest concentrations of technology businesses outside London.
£50bn+
Thames Valley economy - one of the UK's strongest regional economies
Tech hub
Major tech companies including Microsoft, Oracle and Huawei have UK bases near Reading
SME base
Large diverse SME community across professional services, trades and retail
2026
Most Reading SMEs yet to engage with AI - strong early mover advantage
Reading's tech-forward business culture means conversations about AI start from a higher base of awareness than most UK cities - which shortens the education phase and accelerates client acquisition. The surrounding Thames Valley area including Slough, Windsor, Wokingham and Basingstoke adds considerable territory depth. Check availability through AI Agency Boxed.
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