Thanks to a new fiber optic network, enterprises in the region will be able to take advantage of Industry 5.0 technologies to accelerate their development
Rome, Milan Feb. 18, 2025 – FibreConnect, an independent operator specializing in reliable connections for businesses throughout Italy, and Retelit, Italy’s leading B2B-focused telecommunications provider, are teaming up to equip the industrial areas of Emilia-Romagna with an innovative and technologically advanced broadband network, promoting the digitization of businesses in the area. The collaboration aims to promote the digitization of businesses in the area, with positive effects on employment, growth and competitiveness.
Thanks to the agreement , the Industrial and Artisan Areas of Emilia-Romagna located in the provinces of Parma, Piacenza and Reggio Emilia can take advantage of advanced connectivity services, enabling new technologies of Industry 5.0, IoT logistics and Artificial Intelligence, advanced cybersecurity solutions and customized customer service.
In detail, thanks to the collaboration with Retelit, which is making its fiber optic infrastructure already present in Emilia-Romagna available for the cabling of the region’s industrial areas by FibreConnect, companies will have a strategic asset and the tools they need to compete globally and take advantage of smart technologies that enhance the entire production chain.
This widespread network infrastructure in its many manufacturing districts places the Emilia-Romagna region among those with the highest level of digitization of its industrial fabric.
Industrial districts that will benefit from the project include major manufacturing hubs such as Fiorenzuola D’Arda (PC), renowned for mechanical solutions, and Parma (PR), a center of excellence in the food industry. These territories, along with other strategic areas, will see a significant improvement in connectivity, which is key to innovating and maintaining competitiveness.
The fiber optic network will offer guaranteed connections with speeds from 100Mb to 10Gb to more than 4,000 businesses. These businesses will be able to access major Internet exchanges and take advantage of advanced services made possible by a state-of-the-art network.
In the context of digital transformation and NRP goals, ultra-wideband connectivity is a key pillar for digitizing business processes and enabling businesses to compete effectively in global markets. This important agreement will contribute significantly to accelerating the copper switch-off, an EU target for 2030, by promoting a transition to more modern and sustainable technologies.
“Emilia-Romagna occupies a role of primary importance in the country, stemming from the high presence of businesses, and especially SMEs, that distinguishes it. In light of this, we are enthusiastic about continuing to invest in this region, where, by providing our technologically innovative and advanced infrastructure, we can actively contribute to the technological and competitive development of the territory.” declares Jorge Álvarez, CEO of Retelit. “The collaboration with FibreConnect goes in this direction and will make it possible to maximize the coverage in a capillary manner of the territorial industrial fabric with the latest generation broadband services, supporting companies in their growth path and in being more competitive in the market.”
“Investing in SME innovation means believing in the area’s potential. Our goal is to ensure that more and more businesses can enjoy the benefits of fiber optics, regardless of their geographical location,” says Renzo Ravaglia, CEO of FibreConnect. “This agreement not only demonstrates the effectiveness of our business model, but also represents a concrete example of how collaboration and system-building can be key elements for the growth and competitiveness of the territories’ economy.”
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