Facts and Figures - Software & IT

Here are a few facts and figures about the Austrian industry: Software & IT

11,850

R&D employees

In 2023, Austria’s companies in the information and communication technology sector employed 11,850 people in research and development.
31,463

companies

In 2023, there were 31,463 Austrian companies in the ICT sector.
76,700

million euros in overall turnover

Austrian companies that are active in the field of Electronic Based Systems (EBS) generated an overall turnover of EUR 76,700 million in 2016.
99%

companies with a broadband connection

Almost all Austrian companies with more than 10 employees have fixed or mobile broadband connections.

Source: Austrian Electrical and Electronics Industry Association (FEEI), “Electronic Based Systems. Figures, Data and Facts.” (2016)
Austrian companies focusing on Electronic Based Systems (EBS) – Key figures 2016
Companies, around 25% of which are active in the area of software	188
Employees in total	62,905
Total turnover of companies in the EBS sector	EUR 76,764 million

Source: Trend Top 500
The largest companies of the Austrian software & IT sector by net revenue in Mio. Euro (2024)
Kontron AG	1,684.80
Erste Digital GmbH	641,00
Bundesrechenzentrum GmbH (BRZ)	565,00
SAP Österreich GmbH	470.73
ATOS Technologies Austria GmbH	350,00
NTS Holding GmbH	331.00
Skidata AG	315.00

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