Entrepreneurs, researchers and investors shape Industry 4.0
In North Rhine-Westphalia information and communication technology (ICT) is spearheading the digital transformation of the entire economy. Business leaders, researchers and investors in NRW can access all the know-how they need in order to shape the coming 4th industrial revolution (Industry 4.0). On account of its innovative capabilities the North Rhine-Westphalian ICT sector is unlocking new sources of value added, creating new jobs – and is an economic powerhouse in its own right. No other federal state in Germany boasts a similar density of ICT enterprises – ranging from SMEs and software startups to telecoms giants.
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NRW is shaping the digital revolution
With its combination of strong industrial structures and many innovative IT companies and research institutions, North Rhine-Westphalia offers the best conditions for investing in digital transformation. For example, the state has outstanding competencies in science and industry to holistically develop IT security solutions for large systems. The Ruhr metropolitan area, especially Bochum, has the highest density of companies providing IT security services in Germany. The state government is also promoting spin-offs at universities and research institutions with a startup offensive.
ICT companies in NRW
Among the IT companies based in the country are international market leaders and "big players" in information technology and telecommunications
Europe's number one for cloud
Coordinated computer networks
Millions of fixed-network and broadband lines
Leader in global mobile traffic
Solutions for telecommunications
Most successful SAP consulting company
Full-service provider in the premium segment
Mobile, broadband and TV
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Innovation topics
North Rhine-Westphalia has long since ceased to be just the land of heavy industry and staid SMEs. In a dynamic environment of excellent research clusters, innovative startups, world market and industry leaders and globally active SMEs, a federal state has developed that stands for economic success in Germany like no other. Whether e-mobility, cyber security, Industry 4.0 or biotech or medtech: In NRW, people are already working on the future.
