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 costs for office rent and salaries. 

The choice should be underpinned by other key questions that determine whether the business can function at all: is there reliable connectivity, are there qualified professionals, is there an ecosystem where the company can grow and to which it can contribute?

Connectivity

No technology company can operate without reliable, fast, and redundant internet connectivity. In this aspect, Varna holds a significant advantage over other major cities. 

The significance of the “sea capital” in international trade connectivity is reflected in its physical telecommunications infrastructure, in the form of fiber optic routes connecting Bulgaria with the Black Sea region, Turkey, and Romania, as well as with the larger European networks. 

The city is served by numerous internet providers with independent routes and their own infrastructure, as well as national coverage operators who are partners of AbsCloud Data Center (AC☁DC). 

VarnaIX: The Local Internet Exchange Point

One of the indicators of maturity in telecommunications infrastructure is the presence of an Internet Exchange Point (IX), and Varna has such a point: VarnaIX is an Internet Exchange Point with a presence also in Burgas that covers the entire Black Sea region.

An IX point means that traffic between different networks within Varna and the region can be exchanged locally without having to route to the Sofia Internet Exchange (or another point) and back. The result is lower latency, better link stability, and better conditions for any business whose systems need to communicate quickly 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 key factor in choosing a location.

Universities and Talent Potential

Varna is a university city with several higher education institutions offering technical and economic majors with direct relevance to the IT sector.

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

Combined with the developing IT ecosystem, skilled workforce, and quality of life, Varna is an excellent choice for start-up IT companies or those entering the local market or seeking to expand their business outside Sofia. 

The IT Community

Varna is among the cities with the most vibrant IT communities, which are constantly developing. Regular meetings, conferences, and events allow professionals to exchange experience and best practices, as well as to initiate partnerships for various projects. The IT sector in the city and region includes hundreds of technology companies and organizations, many of which are members of the ICT Cluster Varna.

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

IT infrastructure and the role of data centers

Everything listed above makes sense if there is also reliable server infrastructure for the business to operate on. The data center is the factor that can tip the scales for a city when you are choosing the right location for your business. 

A company in need of reliable colocation, but without an option in the city, is forced to choose between an in-office server room and a data center hundreds of kilometers away – with all the associated operational and financial consequences.

The Contribution of AC☁DC

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

We focus on:

• Connectivity for the entire region. AC☁DC is a point of presence for VarnaIX, enabling direct connectivity with local and regional internet networks. Through partnerships with Neterra/NetIX and Bulgartel, AC☁DC connects regional traffic to national and international networks. This is infrastructure from which not only data center clients benefit, but the entire region as well.
• 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 that is necessary for any serious DR strategy.
• Physical infrastructure for startups and growing companies. Small businesses in Varna now have access to international-standard colocation, with no minimum equipment requirements, no long-term contractual commitments, and with Remote Hands service to compensate for 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 how a modern data center works and its role for successful business. Company plans include more initiatives with high practical value for IT students in the city, which you will hear about in the future.

Want to learn more about the infrastructure at 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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