Avanade opens new technology innovation hub in Italy

Despite the trend of remote working, the IT services firm wants to recruit for its new technology innovation hub in Italy

Microsoft solutions provider Avanade is on the hunt to recruit 100 experts from across Europe over the next two years after opening a new technology innovation hub in Bologna, Italy.

Avanade said the new facility will connect cloud-based business applications software (ERP, CRM, Digital Marketing) with technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), digital twins, automation, artificial intelligence and robotics, to support manufacturing companies on their digital transformation journeys.

"While we appreciate and enjoy the advantages of mobile working, for some projects, a local presence is helpful, especially in the start-up phase," said Avanade head of ERP Europe, Paolino Montanino.

"We want our clients to benefit from the interdisciplinary knowledge of our manufacturing hub experts, particularly in an early phase, when new forces are significantly shaping projects.

"Having a team all based in one location will speed up and improve knowledge sharing and process efficiencies. The university city of Bologna is an ideal place for this, both in terms of the cultural opportunities for the employees and the economic and geographical conditions."

Avanade explained it is looking to hire all positions from enterprise architects to technical experts, as well as graduates.

It added the new team will become a centre of excellence for Avanade focused on offering end-to-end solutions for the manufacturing industry.

Based in the new Italian hub, the team will also accelerate the sharing of knowledge of latest trends and innovative solutions for the manufacturing sector within Avanade.

Moreover, it will be responsible for developing intensive training programmes for the whole European business.