Cluster... November 2007
DENMARK – THE WORLD’S LEADING ICT COMPANIES HAVE DISCOVERED IT Looking to locate in an internationally competitive ICT cluster? Looking for access to one of the world’s best and most innovative talent pools? Looking for world-class R&D capabilities? Have a look at Denmark!
Information and communication technologies (ICT) are one of the major engines for growth, innovation and economic development in regions that have established themselves as informationfriendly societies. Denmark is such a region within Europe. The facts and numbers below tell the story. Unparalleled Business Value Proposition
• Some of the world’s highest ICT penetration rates – mobile, broadband, PCs, etc. • Government dedication for Denmark to be among the world’s leading ICT nations • International orientation and holistic mind-set of staff • Cross-disciplinary research providing leading solutions within integrated hardware/software design, object-oriented programming, user involvement, system design and mobile communication • Unique ability to simplify complexity and enhance usability in both design and interface • Excellent cluster collaboration and value chain presence • Competitive cost/quality proposition • The ability to create synergies and convergence by a profound system understanding and integration ability Cluster highlights Google IBM Microsoft Motorola
Nokia VMware
R&D centre located in Denmark Denmark’s largest IT company (7,400 people) Largest development centre outside the USA is located in Denmark Recently acquired 300 development engineers in North Denmark in addition to their existing set-up Largest development centre within mobile communications outside Finland is located in Denmark R&D centre located in Denmark
DENMARK – THE WORLD’S LEADING ICT COMPANIES HAVE DISCOVERED IT
A unique framework for ICT clustered within 300 km
• 95,000 employees within the sector • 8 universities • 7 science parks • A fast-track scheme for issuing work and residence permits to foreign IT specialists. 668 job-cards were issued to such specialists in 2006.
Development, Design & Customer Involvement – a strong combination
Denmark holds a strong position in software development and, in addition, the Danish mentality has a unique focus on functionality and design. Danish researchers are renowned for their aesthetic sensitivity and ability to design appealing models and particularly for thinking in totalities. Software companies located in Denmark are not only able to profit from the high level of education in Denmark, but also from the close relationship with customers. Customers often take an active part in developing new technology, thus enabling developers to create highly user-friendly products. Combined with other factors, this makes Denmark the world’s best test market. (Prof. Gerard Tellis, 2005). Areas of Biz Excellence Acoustics - Denmark is a strong brand and a global first-mover within acoustics with internationally
renowned R&D competencies and companies in a cluster among the best and strongest in the world. Wireless/Mobile Technologies - Denmark is one of the world’s leading centres for wireless R&D both in the application area and in the design of new handsets and infrastructure components. Pervasive Computing - Denmark offers cutting-edge research within pervasive computing platforms and user driven design, and has the multidisciplinary, highly skilled workforce to implement the solution. Software Development - Denmark offers world-class R&D within software architecture, functionality and front-end design. Denmark & ICT – from a global perspective
• No. 1 in the world on eReadiness (EIU Global Technology Forum 2007) • No. 1 in the world on network readiness (WEF 2006-2007) • Top 3 in the world on number of broadband subscribers per thousand inhabitants (IMD 2007) • No. 1 in the world on IDC’s Information Society Index (IDC 2006) • No. 1 in the world on eGovernment in terms of best national practice (World Summit Awards 2007)
Whether your company considers to relocate, consolidate, set up new production facilities, is on the lookout for new innovation partners or other strategic business solutions in Europe, Invest in Denmark is a good place to begin. We provide customised information and services free of charge and in full confidentiality.
Invest in Denmark 2, Asiatisk Plads DK-1448 Copenhagen K Tel. +45 33 92 11 16 Fax +45 33 92 07 17
Source: Ministry of Science and Technology, 2007 and ITB, 2006