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With 2500 jobs, the ICT
are well represented in Aveyron with one of the main French
software firms (Sopra
Group), with a regional economic leader on the national
market (Inforsud),
with the leader of paramedical data processing in France (RM
Ingénierie), and one of the European specialists in
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 Some performance statistics |
Information Technology, Electronics, Communication:
2500 employees and sales of over 300 million euros
150 companies including :- one of the leading IT companies in the south of France
- France’s leading para-medical software company
- a European specialists in short distance radio communication
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| Leading edge companies |
By virtue of their national or international status, some flagship companies symbolise the development of the sector in Aveyron.
 An electronic valley
What with one of the leaders in Europe in the field of hertzian waves, an electronic valley progressively developed in the south of the département.
Other companies were attracted to the area, thus strengthening the economic fabric of Aveyron in this sector.
Clearly, the local environment offers a decidedly attractive setting for the development of state of the art technologies.
Synelec Visual Systems, Sodielec and Sefee underline the remarkable success of Aveyron in this sector.
- Sefee
A company specialised in electronic equipment for the aeronautical and aerospace industries, it works in close collaboration on European projects such as Eurocopter, Airbus.
- Sodielec
Among the leading companies in Europe in the field of Radio transmission and DVB transmitters for French terrestrial digital television (TNT).
It designs and manufactures FM and DAB connections for local radio and video networks using digital technology.
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 A centre for Information Technology
Inforsud and R.M. Ingénierie/Illam and Sopra Group are both recognised as world class and thus are at the very heart of the development of the centre for Information Technology in Aveyron, principally concentrated in and around Rodez.
- Inforsud
The Inforsud Group, with 640 employees, is one of the leaders in the regional economy and holds a share of the national market.
The Group consists of six subsidiaries, covering three main sectors:
- information systems with Inforsud FM, responsible for production facilities management and Inforsud Diffusion, offering IT services for SMEs and local authorities (management and network solutions).
- management documents with Inforsud Editique (electronic publishing) and Merico Delta Print (continuous printing).
- marketing and advertising communications with Chabrillac and Graphi Imprimeur.
- Sopra Group
As a major European IT consulting and services group, Sopra Group is among the top five systems integration companies in France. It has a workforce of 7,380 employees, 150 of whom are based in Aveyron, offering specialist IT services and solutions tailored to the banking, insurance and private health sectors.
- R.M.Ingénierie
RM Ingénierie is France’s leading producer of specialist software for the medical and para-medical sectors. Its former distribution and IT services arm, serving local SMEs, is now operating under a new company name, Illam.
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 APPLICATIONS AND SERVICES
Edition and printing
As an extension of the IT and electronics sectors, a tissue of other companies has developed, both customers and suppliers of high-tech services. They form part of the IT applications of the local networks, a whole range of service providers including numbering and duplicating, printing and gravure, creation of virtual images, graphic illustration, interactive and multimedia applications. Within this complex web, Edition and Printing heads the field with two groups:
- Inforsud
- MERICO DELTA PRINT, ranked fourth nationally for continuous printing (management documents)
- INFORSUD EDITIQUE, ranked fifth in France in electronic publishing
- GRAPHI, the regional leader in marketing and advertising communications
- Le groupe Techmay
- TECHMAY LOGETIQ: manufacturing of adhesive labels for the IT sector
- DIGIGRAPH: Image and graphic design, electronic designs
In the slipstream of the progress of the IT sector in Aveyron, a number of start-up companies have arrived, involved in the creation of web sites, video games, on line edition.
Telemarketing call centres, with Teletech International and Vitavie Travel.
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Training
VOCATIONAL TRAINING QUALIFICATION/CERTIFICATE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION
The leading training centre for apprenticeships (Chambre des Métiers) in the region.
Vocational training qualification (VTQ) and Certificate of technical education (CTE) offered : electrical engineering (VTQ and CTE) and a CTE in electronics
SECONDARY SCHOOL VOCATIONAL DIPLOMAS
One the highest success rates in France.
Maintenance of office and telephone networks, micro-processing and networks electrical engineering –energy-IT networks and telecommunications.
HIGHER EDUCATION
an assortment of degrees (level Baccalaureate + 2 years up to + 5 years), there are several courses offered by the Jean-François Champollion, IUT, colleges, Consular Training centre.
Diplomas level Baccalaureate + 2years :
- BTS:
electrical engineering, electronics
- DUT: computer science
- CNAM training : programmer analyst in data processing
- Institut Informatique Sud Aveyron (2ISA) : data processing developper, high level technician in IT networks and telecommunication, high level technician in management of data processing resources
- DUSTIC (Diploma in ICT)
Diplomas level Baccalaureate + 3 and 4 years :
- Profesional degrees :
information processing system and software option
internet-intranet development, computerized management of the production option design of computerized information system
- CNAM training : information system designer and architect
- CS2I : design of information system computerized
Diploma of data processing engineer
Telemarketing training
Vocational training qualification sales activities, secondary school vocational diploma sale, secondary school vocational diploma trading, BTS management assistant, BTS sales force, BTS management/accounting, BTS
SMEs/SMI management assistant, CNAM training in management assistant,
profesional degree in applied foreign languages, profesional degree in trading.
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Ressources and research
The key companies in the sector all have their R&D departments linked to their activities, whether in high load, hyper frequency for sound and image, high resolution linked to source synchronisation …
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Leading figures in the industry testify
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 Jacques CAMBON - General Manager, INFORSUD
Bozouls - (IT and printing services)
Inforsud is constantly consolidating its status as a group of companies working in the high tech sector, yet created here and still based in the region.
We operate our core activities throughout France, including IT, management documents, advertising and marketing communications. Their success is based on the original synergy of our different activities and recognised NICT expertise. This is why major companies, such as Bouygues Telecom, La Poste, la Réunion des Musées Nationaux, Peugeot, Crédit Lyonnais and, in the past, Crédit Agricole put their trust in us, along with more than 1,000 small businesses in the region. |
 M. CAMBON
INFORSUD
IT and printing services
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 Jean-François FOUCAULT - Manager, Illam, Rodez - (data-processing company)
Aveyron, known for its good food and its natural beauty; and yet this image hides its dynamism and strategic thinking. More than a surprise, it's a revelation to discover the local desire to conquer the world, after Paris and Europe. Much more than just a warm welcome, Aveyron brings out the best in people and facilitates creative thinking. |
M. FOUCAULT
R.M.Ingénierie,
ILLAM
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 Alain LAPORTE - General Manager, SODIELEC, Saint-Georges de Luzençon - (Construction of hertzian networks, TNT)
I didn't know where Saint Georges de Luzençon even was, apart from somewhere near Millau, in the Tarn Gorges. After acquiring the workshops, I discovered this village via its inhabitants. Their commitment and loyalty has shown me that one can produce high tech equipment in a rural environment, whilst remaining within the orbit of Toulouse and close to the engineering faculty in Albi. Ten years on, the graft has taken, as the results and success of the company demonstrate. |
M. LAPORTE
SODIELEC
Construction of hertzian networks, TNT |
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 Christian VIGUIER - President and Chief Executive, SEFEE , Saint-Afrique - (Electronic equipment for the aeronautical industry)
In the middle of the aeronautical complex dominated by Toulouse and Marseille, Sefee is the result of the will to develop the aeronautical industry in the land of Roquefort. Today, the results confirm that "where there's a will, there's a way". |
M. VIGUIER
SEFEE
Electronic equipment for the aeronautical industry |
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 Vincent BENOIT - LAETIS, Arvieu - (websites, CD-DVD, interactive terminal)
In the heart of a village of only 900 inhabitants, we are living proof that the rural and the high tech can co-exist in harmony. Although we may seem far from the madding crowd, we remain in close contact with our clients and can still be competitive. Our rural location means that we can reduce certains costs, while remaining easily accessible via the Internet. Laetis is also about choosing a certain quality of life in Aveyron. |
M. BENOIT
LAETIS
Websites, CD-DVD, interactive terminal |
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