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Information Technology in Italy |
by Agnese de Leo & Rosa Gabriele | |
IT GeographicsThere are several technology parks around Italy, concentrated in North and Center. For example Technoloplis Tecnopolis CSATA Novus Ortus S.C.r.l. is a non-profit limited liability consortium. University, public bodies and companies are the partners. It works as a major communications hub for the connection to national and international science and technology networks. It has locations throughout Italy.Lake Maggiore Technological Park is aimed at companies willing to develop and implement innovative projects. The Park offers the companies operating here buildings, plant, equipment and common facilities such as a multimedia hall for meetings and conferences, a computer center and the Tecnolab laboratory.
Most of hi-tech companies are located around Milan and Turin. But there is a new area developing in Sicily called Etna Valley in suburbs of city of Catania where over past 20 years some 20 technology companies have established their presence. Costs are 30 % cheaper here than the rest of Italy.
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