PALERMO (ITALPRESS) – Italtel, an Italian multinational Information & Communication Technology company with 102 years of history, today inaugurated its new headquarters in Palermo, an example of excellence in the Company’s modernization plan, which aims to reduce the environmental impact and create a comfortable and safe working environment that combines ergonomics, convivial spaces, ecological commitment. The inauguration event, which was opened by Benedetto Di Salvo, CEO of Italtel, saw the participation of Roberto Lagalla, Mayor of Palermo, Alessandro Aricó, Councilor for Infrastructure and Mobility of the Sicily Region, Enrico Napoli, Vice Rector of the University of Palermo, as well as the presence of other representatives of the institutions, sector experts and members of the Italtel management team. The offices of the new headquarters, which are located in a modern building in via Marchese di Villabianca 121, in a central area of Palermo, have been designed according to sustainability criteria and with functional spaces for team work of around 200 technicians and engineers, engaged in research and development laboratories for software products and design services. Italtel adopts a hybrid work model with the possibility of operating remotely for 50% of the monthly time. A further step forward which confirms the growth of the Italian multinational and the strong historical bond with the Sicilian territory: during 2023 Italtel achieved significant financial results, with a normalized EBITDA of 11.1 million euros, recording growth of 56% compared to the previous year, and revenues that reached 270 million euros. These data attest to Italtel’s ability to respond to new market needs, further consolidating its presence both in Italy and on international markets. “We are working to be efficient, effective and sustainable in everything. The transfer of the Sicilian hub is part of the plan to modernize our Italian offices with more modern and functional work environments and with lower energy consumption – said Benedetto Di Salvo, CEO of Italtel -. Innovation is at the center of our strategy and Palermo with its research laboratories represents a strategic hub for software development, engineering and system integration activities, as well as for the development of projects with the academic world. We want to return to being a reference for technological innovation in Italy, enhancing our resources, attracting young talents and working with the academic world and start-ups. The objective is to make the Palermo headquarters a hub capable of giving a strong boost to the innovation of companies and local administrations”. “We are happy and grateful that Italtel has chosen Palermo for this new headquarters which has all the characteristics of a modern, comfortable and low environmental impact workplace – underlined Mayor Lagalla -. Furthermore, Italtel’s objectives combine well with the opportunities offered by Palermo, considered among the first cities in the world chosen for the south and smart working. Precisely in this direction the administration is working to encourage the creation of these spaces which translate into new jobs, especially for young people, so as not to force them to leave Palermo”. Innovation has always been the fulcrum of Italtel’s strategy, which stands out for the adoption and integration of disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence, Quantum Computing and Edge Computing. These technologies are revolutionizing entire business sectors. For Italtel they represented a change in the way of doing open innovation as well as an opportunity to change the way of working. The new spaces respond to this logic and reflect Italtel’s commitment to a sustainable and technologically advanced future. In fact, sustainability is one of the pillars of the strategic vision of the Company, which has already launched an action plan a few months ago which includes the creation of an ESG Committee and the launch of initiatives aimed at reducing energy consumption and environmental impact. environment, while promoting equality and inclusion. The enhancement of human resources, skills and talent above all, represents the heart of the company strategy, with continuous investments in professional development programs and collaborations with universities and technical institutes to attract and cultivate new talent, particularly in the cybersecurity, cloud and data fields. analytics. – Italtel press office photo – (ITALPRESS). fsc/com 18-Jun-24 1.26pm
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