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Data Processing & Hosting Services in Italy - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)

IT-J6311 April 2024 Factsheet

Revenue

€9.2bn

2019-2024 1.2 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

83,581

2019-2024 0.1 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Businesses

33,084

2019-2024 1.3 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€X.Xbn

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

Data Processing & Hosting Services in Italy market size outlook

Total value and annual change from from 2014-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.

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Industry Statistics and Rankings

How does this industry perform in Italy compared to Europe?

Country Benchmarking

Industry Data Italy

Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.

Revenue
#3 In Europe
Business
#1 In Europe
Employees
#1 In Europe
Wages
#4 In Europe

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The Data Processing and Hosting Services industry has transformed over the past decade, with the growth of cloud computing creating new markets. Demand surged in line with heightened demand from banks and a rising number of mobile connections across Europe. Many companies regard cloud computing as an innovative way of reducing their operating costs, which has led to the introduction of new services that make the sharing of data more efficient. Over the five years through 2024, revenue is expected to contract at a compound annual rate of 4.3% to €81.9 billion, including a 2.4% drop in 2024. Industry profit has been constrained by pricing pressures between companies and regions.

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Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024

Biggest companies in the Data Processing & Hosting Services in Italy

Company
Market Share (%)
2024
Revenue (€m)
2024
Profit (€m)
2024
Profit Margin (%)
2024
Microsoft Corporation
242,300.0
95,000.0
39.2
SAP SE
34,000.0
8,900.0
26.2
DXC Technology Company
13,660.0
-800.0
-5.9

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What is the market size of the Data Processing & Hosting Services industry in Italy in 2024?

The market size of the Data Processing & Hosting Services industry in Italy is €9.2bn in 2024.

How many businesses are there in the Data Processing & Hosting Services in Italy industry in 2024?

There are 33,084 businesses in the Data Processing & Hosting Services industry in Italy, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.3 % between 2019 and 2024.

Has the Data Processing & Hosting Services industry in Italy grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Data Processing & Hosting Services industry in Italy has been declining at a CAGR of 1.2 % between 2019 and 2024.

What is the forecast growth of the Data Processing & Hosting Services industry in Italy over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Data Processing & Hosting Services industry in Italy is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Data Processing & Hosting Services market in Italy?

The biggest companies operating in the Data Processing & Hosting Services market in Italy are Microsoft Corporation, SAP SE and DXC Technology Company

What does the Data Processing & Hosting Services in Italy include?

Business process management and data processing and IT support and network management are part of the Data Processing & Hosting Services industry.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Data Processing & Hosting Services in Italy?

The company holding the most market share in Italy is Microsoft Corporation.

How competitive is the Data Processing & Hosting Services industry in Italy?

The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Data Processing & Hosting Services industry in Italy.

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Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

Data processors provide infrastructure for hosting, data processing services and related activities like web hosting, streaming services and application hosting. Firms in the industry also process supplied client data and provide data entry services. The industry excludes activities where the supplier uses the computers only as a tool.

Related Terms

BIG DATACLOUD COMPUTINGDATA PROCESSINGOFFSHORINGWEB HOSTING

What's included in this industry?

Business process management and data processingIT support and network managementData storage and managementApplication service provisioningWebsite hosting

Companies

Microsoft CorporationSAP SEDXC Technology Company

Industry Code

ISIC 2006

6311 - Data processing, hosting and related activities in Italy

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Performance

Revenue Highlights

Trends
  • Revenue
  • 2024 Revenue Growth
  • Revenue Volatility

Employment Highlights

Trends
  • Employees
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Employee

Business Highlights

Trends
  • Businesses
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Business

Profit Highlights

Trends
  • Total Profit
  • Profit Margin
  • Profit per Business

Current Performance

Charts
  • Revenue
  • Employees
  • Business
  • Profit
Analysis

What's driving current industry performance in the Data Processing & Hosting Services in Italy industry?


Outlook

Analysis

What's driving the Data Processing & Hosting Services in Italy industry outlook?


Volatility

Analysis

What influences volatility in the Data Processing & Hosting Services in Italy industry?

Charts
  • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix

Life Cycle

Analysis

What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Data Processing & Hosting Services in Italy industry?

Charts
  • Industry Life Cycle Matrix

Products and Markets

Highlights

Trends
  • Largest Market
  • Product Innovation

Key Takeaways

Big data gives opportunities to providers of data storage and management solutions. The surging use of big data among all types of businesses means they have to store vast amounts of information, opening the door for providers to boost sales.

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Products and Services

Charts
  • Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis

How are the Data Processing & Hosting Services in Italy industry's products and services performing?

Analysis

What are innovations in the Data Processing & Hosting Services in Italy industry's products and services?


Major Markets

Charts
  • Major Market Segmentation
Analysis

What influences demand in the Data Processing & Hosting Services in Italy industry?


International Trade

Highlights

  • Total Imports into Italy
  • Total Exports into Italy
Heat maps
  • Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
  • Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables

Value and annual change (%) included

  • Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)

Competitive Forces

Highlights

Trends
  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Substitutes
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power

Key Takeaways

Concentration is expanding moving forward. Major data processing and hosting service providers are likely to attempt to acquire specialist businesses so as to expand the services they can offer to clients.

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Supply Chain

Charts

Buyer and supply industries

Geographic Breakdown

Business Locations

Heat maps
  • Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2024)
Data Tables
  • Number of Establishments by Region (2024)
Charts
  • Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis

What regions are businesses in the Data Processing & Hosting Services in Italy located?

Companies

Data Tables

Top 9 companies by market share:

  • Market share (2024)
  • Revenue (2024)
  • Profit (2024)
  • Profit margin (2024)

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Data protection laws are of paramount importance. The large amount of data companies in the industry are privy to means they have to ensure tight compliance with the GDPR.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Data Processing & Hosting Services in Italy industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Despite falling, profit remains high, which is typical for an information-based industry. Cloud computing, in particular, offers a high margin, which is drawing plenty of companies into the market.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Data Processing & Hosting Services in Italy industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
  • Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
  • Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
  • Average Wage (2014-2029)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and boottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2024)
  • Business Growth (2024)
  • Job Growth (2024)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2024)
  • Imports/Demand (2024)
  • Exports/Revenue (2024)
  • Revenue per Employee (2024)
  • Wages/Revenue (2024)
  • Employees per Establishment (2024)
  • Average Wage (2024)

Structural Comparison

Data Tables

Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
  • Volatility
  • Capital Intensity
  • Innovation
  • Life Cycle

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2014-2029)
  • IVA (2014-2029)
  • Establishments (2014-2029)
  • Enterprises (2014-2029)
  • Employment (2014-2029)
  • Exports (2014-2029)
  • Imports (2014-2029)
  • Wages (2014-2029)

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