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Main European software clusters identified

European software clusters are unique: they have clearly distinguishable profiles when it comes to R&D activities, specialisation, and economic success. This is according to the “EU Software Cluster Benchmark 2013” published today by the German Software-Cluster.

Europe's software firms build for long term

While total revenues for Europe's main software firms were up by 10% for 2012 at €41.1bn, ( €37.2bn in 2011 and €30.9bn in 2010) profitability fell as they grew investment, moving to SaaS and mobile/cloud.

European IT R&D lags US

Europe is lagging the US in software R&D, but there may be some rising stars among small EU companies.

A10 Networks signs new distie in Ireland and Scotland

A10 Networks has signed a distribution deal with value-added distie Espion. Under the terms of this deal, Espion will act as A10 Networks’ distributor of its application delivery controllers in Irish and Scottish markets.

Capgemini wins German federal deal

Capgemini Deutschland GmbH has won three framework agreements with the Data Processing and Information Technology Center (ZIVIT), the internal IT service provider for the Federal Revenue Administration and other federal authorities in Germany.

IBM adds more education links

IBM is adding 11 more educational establishments to its 200 partnerships with universities around the globe, focusing on collaborating to bring cyber security skills into the classroom.

Bechtle reports strong third quarter

Bechtle has reported revenue up 11.4% to €558.8m in Q3, with its consolidated EBIT earnings 35.3% up on the previous year as the integration business booms.

Bechtle reports strong third quarter

Bechtle has reported revenue up 11.4% to €558.8m in Q3, with its consolidated EBIT earnings 35.3% up on the previous year as the integration business booms.