What makes a city attractive to tech companies

When a technology company chooses where to develop its operations, the decision should not be based solely on tax incentives or the costs of office rent and salaries. 

Behind the choice, there should also be other key questions to determine if the business can operate at all: is there reliable connectivity, are there qualified professionals, is there an ecosystem in which the company can grow and to which it can contribute?

Connectivity

No tech company can operate without reliable, fast, and redundant internet connectivity. On this indicator, Varna has a significant advantage over other major cities. 

The importance of the "marine capital" in international trade connectivity is also reflected in its physical telecommunications infrastructure through optical routes connecting Bulgaria with the Black Sea region, Turkey, and Romania, as well as larger European networks. 

The city hosts multiple internet providers with independent routes and their own infrastructure, as well as national operators, partners of AbsCloud Data Center (AC☁DC). 

VarnaIX: The Local Internet Exchange Point

One of the indicators of the maturity of telecommunications infrastructure is the presence of an Internet Exchange (IX), and Varna has one: VarnaIX is an internet exchange point with presence in Burgas as well, covering the entire Black Sea region.

The IX point means that traffic between different networks in Varna and the region can be exchanged locally, without sending it to the Sofia Internet Exchange (or another point) and back. The result is lower latency, better connection stability, and better conditions for any business whose systems need fast communication with users in the region.

For technology companies, especially those in internet services, web hosting, and fintech, the presence of an IX in the city is a competitive advantage and a criterion when choosing a location.

NETIX - IX with Connection to the Whole World

If your business operates globally with clients, partners, suppliers, or employees, you also have direct access to NetIX, which means connectivity to over 220 points of presence in more than 100 cities across over 75 countries worldwide.

Such an advantage, available for businesses in Varna through AbsCloud Data Center (AC☁DC), means global connectivity with guaranteed quality at optimal costs through the already established high-tech network infrastructure of the parent company (Neterra).

Universities and Workforce Potential

Varna is a university city with several higher-education institutions offering technical and economic majors directly applicable in the IT sector.

Technical University - Varna, Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy, as well as the University of Economics - Varna, offer training in computer technology, informatics, business information systems, digital marketing, and technology management majors, preparing qualified IT professionals each year. 

Combined with the developing IT ecosystem in the city, skilled talent, and quality of life, Varna is an excellent choice for IT startups or companies entering the Bulgarian market or looking to expand outside Sofia. 

The IT Community

Varna is among the cities with the most prominent IT communities, which are constantly evolving. Regular meetings, conferences, and events allow professionals to exchange experience and best practices, as well as initiate partnerships on various projects. The local IT sector comprises hundreds of tech companies and organizations, many of which are members of the ICT Cluster Varna.

The team of AC☁DC (Abilyx Soft) is a member of the cluster and fully embraces its goals related to creating a favorable business and IT environment, building optimal talent development conditions, and establishing Varna as an internationally recognized IT and innovation hub for technology and investment.

IT Infrastructure and the Role of Data Centers

Everything listed above makes sense only if there is a reliable server infrastructure on which business can operate. The data center is the factor that can make a difference in favor of a city when you choose the right location for your business. 

A company in need of reliable colocation, but lacking a local option, is forced to choose between an office server room and a data center hundreds of kilometers away, with all the operational and financial consequences that entails.

The Contribution of AC☁DC

AC☁DC is a certified Tier 3 data center with ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 and ISO 9001:2015, designed and built precisely to offer reliable infrastructure solutions for businesses in Northeastern Bulgaria. 

We focus on:

• Connectivity for the whole region. AC☁DC is a point of presence for different IXs, providing connectivity to local and regional internet networks. Through partnerships with Neterra, Bulgartel and many other providers, AC☁DC connects regional traffic to national and international networks. This is infrastructure that benefits not only the data center clients but the entire region.
• Disaster Recovery for organizations outside Varna. AC☁DC functions as a Disaster Recovery point for companies from Sofia and Western Bulgaria – a geographically remote backup location, as needed for any serious DR strategy.
• Physical infrastructure for startups and developing companies. Small businesses in Varna now have access to colocation of international standard, with no minimum equipment requirements, no long-term contractual obligations, and a Remote Hands service that compensates for the lack of an in-house IT team.
• Educational engagement. In the past year, students from University of Economics - Varna visited AC☁DC and learned about the work of a modern data center and its role in successful business. Also, students from the Technical University - Varna have for several years participated in various internship programs at Abilyx Soft, where they gain valuable knowledge and professional skills in the field. The company's plans include further high-value practical initiatives for IT students in the city, which you will learn more about in the future.

Want to learn more about the infrastructure in AC☁DC and how it contributes to the region's connectivity? Contact us or book a visit to our data center in Varna.

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