Companies

ICT

The transformation

OF THE INDUSTRIAL FABRIC OF ASTURIAS

Our industrial fabric has undergone a great transformation in which advanced services have assumed a greater role. In this new economic reality, the information and communications technology sector (ICT) deserves special mention. Asturias has Spanish and foreign companies that have located in the region, contributing with:

Excellent regional telecommunications’ infrastructures
Broadband Internet access throughout the regional territory
Above average numbers in terms of digital citizenship
Committed involvement of the regional Administration to the development of the sector
Consolidated cooperation initiatives: ICT Cluster and Innovative Knowledge Business Association
Internationally renowned R&D institutions and centres
Asturias had an employment level of 3.8% in high-tech sectors in 2021

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Since 2003 CTIC has hosted the Spanish Office of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), the most important international organisation in terms of Internet standardisation. The W3C is an international organisation that develops technologies to guide the Web to its full potential. through the creation of standards that ensure the future growth of the Web.

An example of the region’s commitment to the ICT sector and creative industries is the LABoral Centre for Art and Industrial Creation, whose board of trustees includes private companies. Promoted by the Government of the Principality of Asturias to strengthen the field of technological culture, it is a multidisciplinary institution that produces, disseminates and promotes access to new cultural forms deriving from the creative use of information and communication technologies.

Built in the 20th century, it is the largest architectural work in Spain with an area of 270,000m2. An open, plural space, which combines the headquarters of institutions and companies with all kinds of shows and leisure proposals.

Radio and TV Broadcaster of the Principality of Asturias, the Professional Conservatory of Music and Dance, the “Jovellanos” Faculty of Commerce, Tourism and Social Sciences and the R&D Centre of the German multinational TKE are all based at Laboral City of Culture.

Educación

RELATED WITH THE SECTOR

The School of Computer Engineering on the Oviedo Campus and the Polytechnic School of Engineering in Gijón provide comprehensive training in Computer Engineering and Telecommunications, highlighting:

Master’s Degree in Web Engineering
Master’s Degree in Automation Engineering and Industrial Computing
Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering
Master’s Degree in Telecommunications Engineering
Master’s Degree in Data Analysis for Business Intelligence

Regulated Vocational Training, with 18,000 students enrolled, more than 35% in technical degrees, complements the technical qualification of the Asturian workforce, combining theoretical training with internships in companies.

Innovation

AND TECHNOLOGY

Technological Centres, R&D&I Institutions, Clusters

It is the main driving force behind ICT-related services in Asturias. A prominent Technological Centre that carries out its activity at a regional, national and international level, actively contributing to technological development and social innovation, to which end it sets up partnerships both with the public sector (administrations, governments, research organisations, universities etc.) and with the private sector.

It brings together around 100 companies that represent approximately 3,500 jobs with the aim of collaborating on projects that allow them to consolidate as a sector with a regional identity. The Cluster is especially active in the international promotion of its companies and in the design of partnership projects.

Founded in 1986, it is one of the top three pioneering Spanish research, development and innovation centres in the field of Artificial Intelligence. Since that time, the centre has carried out cutting-edge research work in some of the most advanced Artificial Intelligence areas.

It is the main driving force behind ICT-related services in Asturias. A prominent Technological Centre that carries out its activity at a regional, national and international level, actively contributing to technological development and social innovation, to which end it sets up partnerships both with the public sector (administrations, governments, research organisations, universities etc.) and with the private sector.

It brings together around 100 companies that represent approximately 3,500 jobs with the aim of collaborating on projects that allow them to consolidate as a sector with a regional identity. The Cluster is especially active in the international promotion of its companies and in the design of partnership projects.

Founded in 1986, it is one of the top three pioneering Spanish research, development and innovation centres in the field of Artificial Intelligence. Since that time, the centre has carried out cutting-edge research work in some of the most advanced Artificial Intelligence areas.

Success

STORIES

BEDROCK HUMANISED INTELLIGENCE

A company that undertakes projects based on advanced analytics mechanisms, data science and artificial intelligence in the service of people,
using its own change management methodology called “Data by Design”. It carries out its activity in La Pipa, a unique model in Spain, a “sandbox” that brings together people who are passionate about this sector and also about music, culture, art and sustainability.

DXC TECHNOLOGY (USA)

American multinational set up in the Principality of Asturias Business Park (Avilés). It employs more than 1,100 people and more than 85% of the work they do is for foreign clients. It is a technological provider of business solutions and services: business process management, information systems outsourcing, systems integration and consulting services.

CAPGEMINI

Set up in the Valnalón Industrial City (Langreo). At present, the company has 1,000 workers developing factory software applications and in more specialised units such as financial services.

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