High-tech detects European hot spots

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US high tech companies are expanding in Europe to take advantage of the well-educated labor force, multilingual capabilities, and business partners available there.

Author: Heath, Tracy
Electronic computers, Computers, Electronic Computer Manufacturing, High technology industry, Computer industry, Foreign operations

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High-tech detects European hot spots

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In Europe, the strongest areas for software development are the United Kingdom, France, and Ireland, while some activity is taking place in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. While software development is still focused on the capital cities, some clustering is taking places in such places as Provence, France, and the Netherlands. Some of the key elements in selecting these areas have to do with the availability of business partners, good educational institutions, skilled labor, and multilingual capabilities. Other areas have been identified as well.

Author: Heath, Tracy
European Union, Planning, Industrial locations, Industrial location

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European automakers battle for market share

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Consolidation in Europe auto industry is underway as the the European automakers try to remain in business and the international auto firms seek a stronghold in Europe. In order to save construction and marketing costs, they are locating in Eastern Europe. Nevertheless, Western Europe is still the magnet for auto-related activity, with the United Kingdom in the forefront.

Author: Heath, Tracy
Motor Vehicles & Parts, Transportation Equipment Manufacturing, Motor Vehicles and Equipment, Transportation equipment industry

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Subjects list: Europe, Computer software industry, Software industry, Software
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