(ICT) brochure

CONTENTS
1 Introduction…………………………………………… 4
2 ICT in Spain…………..................................... 5
3 ICT in Andalusia........................................
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4 Andalusia’s ICT advantages…..…………..…… 9
5 Technology & research centres.…………….. 11
6 International investors......…………………….. 12
7 Investment incentives ………..…..……………. 14
8 Investor services………..….......................... 15
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1. ANDALUSIA IS AN EXCELLENT LOCATION FOR BUSINESS IN SPAIN & EUROPE
ANDALUSIA HAS A LARGE AND COMPETITIVE
ECONOMY
•It is Europe’s 2nd largest region (>87,000 km2).
•It is Spain’s most-populated region (8.2 million).
•It has a workforce of nearly four million.
•Its GDP measures nearly €150 billion across
more than 500,000 companies.
EXCELLENT
INFRASTRUCTURE
•Extensive motorway
network
• High-speed train links
•5 international airports
•10 commercial ports
Córdoba
Jaén
Huelva
Seville
Granada
Almería
Málaga
Cádiz
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2. SPAIN IS A TOP EUROPEAN LOCATION FOR THE ICT INDUSTRY
Spain is a leading country for the use of information and communications technologies and
invests heavily into research and development of new technologies.
Enterprises which have broadband access
(% of enterprises with internet access)
Individuals using a mobile phone via UMTS (3G)
to acces the internet (% of the total population)
Spain
98
Spain
13
UK
96
France
12
France
96
Austria
12
Finland
93
UK
10
Sweden
92
Holland
6
Netherlands
92
Germany
6
Belgium
92
Italy
Germany
92
Portugal
4
Belgium
4
Ireland
91
Italy
89
Greece
89
Portugal
88
Hungary
87
Denmark
87
Austria
77
Bulgaria
71
Poland
69
50
60
70
80
90
100
Source: Eurostat 2010
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Czech Rep.
3
Poland
3
Ireland
3
Hungary
2
Greece
2
Romania
1
Bulgaria
1
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
Source Eurostat 2010
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3. ANDALUSIA IS A LEADING ICT LOCATION IN SPAIN
of ICT market revenues in Spain are realised in Andalusia
of ICT employees in Spain work in Andalusia
of ICT companies in Spain are located in Andalusia
of Spanish ICT patents are registered in Andalusia
ANDALUSIA’S ICT MARKET
Nº of companies
1,624
Revenues (€ million)
4,203
Workforce incl. self-employed
33,176
R&D investment (€ million)
1,727*
Source: SANDETEL 2010 and INE 2010 (*)
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3. ANDALUSIA IS PARTICULARLY STRONG IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Distribution of Andalusia's IT
companies
9%
7% 4%
Equipment
maintenance
Software consultancy
& supply
Other computer
activities
Equipment
manufacture
Data processing
34%
16%
30%
of IT companies in Spain are based in
Andalusia (1,327)
of IT jobs in Spain are located in Andalusia
(16,418)
Software consultancy & supply and equipment
maintenance combined represent over
Companies
Equipment maintenance
Software consultancy & supply
Other computer activities
Equipment manufacture
Data processing
Computer equipment
consultancy
Database activities
441
%
Country
13.5%
Work
force
3,252
%
Country
14%
382
7.5%
8,727
7.5%
204
8%
954
7%
111
18%
692
12%
95
10%
2
10. 5%
49
7.5%
374
7.5%
45
8%
419
7%
companies and
of
of Andalusia's IT workforce
Andalusia is at the forefront of the European
market and new technology development in Open
Source Software and Cloud Computing
Source: SANDETEL 2009
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3. ANDALUSIA IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF PROGRESSIVE TECHNOLOGIES
• Spain is the second country worldwide in OSS
activity behind France and in front of Germany.
•Spanish legislation is one of the most
advanced worldwide in OSS promotion.
•The Spanish administration is the European
leader in the use of open source software
•The government of Andalusia is
preparing to use a complete open source
desktop environment being a pioneer in the
country.
OSS used in the public sector (in %)
Spain
Austria
Italy
Germany
Switzerland
Belgium
Average
France
Holland
UK
Greece
97.5
96.4
95.7
89.9
83.6
83.3
76.7
76.3
55.3
32.1
29.7
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Source: SANDETEL 2009
Smartcity is a €31 million project, pioneered in Spain, that aims to
develop a sustainable energy management model for cities.
International companies such as IBM and Enel join forces with Spanish
multinationals such as Endesa and Acciona to achieve an optimal
integration of renewable energies into the power grid.
The objective of the project is to demonstrate that a 20% energy saving
and a CO2 emission reduction of 6,000 tons per year are possible.
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4. ANDALUSIA HAS AVAILABLE & AFFORDABLE LABOUR FOR NEW INVESTMENTS
8 of Andalusia’s 10 public universities offer Technical Science degrees. 68%
of ICT employees have a technical qualification (compared to 58% in Spain
overall). Andalusia also has 300 ICT training centres. 35% of all employees
complete ICT training courses (Spain: 30%)
(Enrolled apprentices)
(Total 15,081)
4500
3500
4000
3000
429
340
3000
2929
2173
1875
2000
246
2000
1500
3198
2500
427
2500
3536
Check the size of the Andalusian ICT’s
talent pool and R&D infrastructure.
Professional training
University engineers in Andalusia
3500
Check it
1500
3133
2961
2471
1000
500
181
1000
1357
500
953
0
0
Micro-computing
Systems &
Networks
Enrolled
Graduates
IT Administration
Computer
Applications
IT Development
Computer &
Telecommunication
Systems
Source: Regional Ministry of Education 2010
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4. ANDALUSIA HAS AVAILABLE & AFFORDABLE LABOUR FOR NEW INVESTMENTS
Labour costs in Andalusia for professionals with 3-5 years experience (€/year)
Project Manager
30.944
Organic Analyst
29.250
Computer Director
29.188
Support Engineer
24.500
Systems Director
23.625
Programmer Analyst
21.945
Transmission Engineer
21.700
Technical Sales Engineer
19.913
IT Admnistration
18.063
Help Desk Employee
17.738
Java Programmer
16.725
Systems Technician
16.650
Tester
16.613
Programmer
16.000
Administrative clerk/assistant
13.875
0
5.000
10.000
15.000
20.000
25.000
30.000
35.000
Source: Psicotec 2011
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5. ANDALUSIA OFFERS THE RIGHT ENVIRONMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL INVESTORS
The region has a network of technology-focused developments that are
devoted to its science and technology clusters. These strategic investments
include:
• Technology centres and technology parks;
• Centres and foundations dedicated to innovation and technology; and
• European Centres of Enterprise and Innovation (CEEI).
Notable parks include the Technological Park of Andalusia (PTA) Malaga, which
is specialized in the area of ICT, the Cartuja Scientific and Technological Park
(PCT Cartuja), which is located in Seville and focuses on cross-sector R&D or the
Health Sciences Technological Park (PTS) Granada.
These parks offer access to an available and affordable workforce, as well as
offices and other commercial space at a very competitive cost. The facilities
are, furthermore, environmentally friendly and located in attractive settings.
Andalusia has the first and only Spanish Cloud
Computing Centre in Seville, partly funded by
Vodafone and Microsoft
2,500 new professionals and technicians a year
are trained in cloud computing technology activities.
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6. A WIDE RANGE OF ICT COMPANIES HAVE ESTABLISHED OPERATIONS IN ANDALUSIA
Outsourcing
Information Technology
Electronics
Telecommunications
Software Developers
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6. A WIDE RANGE OF ICT-COMPANIES HAVE ESTABLISHED OPERATIONS IN ANDALUSIA
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7. INVESTMENT INCENTIVES
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Andalusia offers industrial and R&D projects a variety of incentives, for example:
1. Incentive Program for the Promotion of Innovation and Business Development (2009-2013)
 UP TO 50% OF ELIGIBLE INVESTMENTS (depending on the company’s size), payable through
direct incentives, subsidies, loans, etc.
 ONLINE APPLICATION and response within two months
2. Jeremy Fund (Joint European Resources for Micro- to Medium-Sized Enterprises)
 TOTAL OF €235 MILLION available in the form of risk capital, loans, and guarantees
 75% funded by the European Commission (ERDF) and 25% by the Andalusian government
 Provides financial support to foreign companies who want to establish in Andalusia.
3. Technology Corporation of Andalusia (CTA) for R&D and Industry-Academia Cooperation
 FINANCIAL AID CONSISTING OF A 25% GRANT and a 75% loan (0% interest/3 year grace period)
 Has funded 235 R&D projects in Andalusia to date
4. Job Training Incentives from the Andalusian Ministry of Employment
 TRAINING OR HIRING INCENTIVES (€3,000 - €4,750) for hiring permanent or young workers
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8. FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR INTERNATIONAL INVESTORS
Invest in Andalucía can provide you with the following services related to your potential
investment:
• A DEDICATED RELATIONSHIP MANAGER, specializing in the ICT sector;
• Objective and accurate ECONOMIC, INDUSTRY, AND MARKET INTELLIGENCE;
• Assistance with LOCATION AND SITE SELECTION;
• COORDINATION OF TAILORED VISITS to sites, companies, universities and potential partners;
• ADVICE ON IMPORTANT INVESTMENT ISSUES, such as available human resources, recruitment
services, labour costs, and taxes;
• INTRODUCTIONS TO USEFUL CONTACTS, such as professional service providers, technical
contractors, and materials/component suppliers;
• SUPPORT IN ACCESSING finance, funding, and technology partners;
• Dedicated service to ACCESS POTENTIAL INVESTMENT INCENTIVES; and
• ON-GOING SUPPORT SERVICES once you are established.
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