Digital Transformation and Big Data

In Emilia-Romagna, digital transformation and big data have
cross-cutting scopes: information and communication technologies play a
central role in the development of businesses’ value chains, encompassing
big data, the Internet of Things, the cloud, Industry 4.0, artificial
intelligence and cybersecurity.

Alongside this, high-performance computing and data analysis are
cornerstones of the digital society: the region brings together infrastructure
and expertise (including through a Big Data Community that has been active
since 2015) and, within the regional strategy, digitalisation, AI and big data
are among the most important topics.

THE MOST SOUGHT-AFTER HIGH-SKILLS JOBS

Software developer HARD TO FIND
A software developer designs, develops and maintains IT applications and programmes, translating technical specifications into working code (Java, Python, etc.). He or she works on front-end, back-end or full-stack development, managing the entire software lifecycle, from testing to release.

IT Consultant HARD TO FIND
An IT consultant is a professional with expertise in digital technologies who supports businesses or individuals in optimising their technological systems to achieve business objectives or solve technical troubles.

Knowledge Engineer HARD TO FIND
A Knowledge Engineer is a technical professional specialising in the field of Artificial Intelligence. The role’s main task is to extract information and expertise from human experts or databases and transform them into models that are interpretable and can be used by computers.

System Administrator HARD TO FIND
A system administrator is a technician specialising in the management, maintenance and configuration of IT infrastructure. While the IT consultant devises the strategy, the systems administrator ensures that servers, networks and computers run smoothly every day.

Marketing consultant
A marketing consultant is an experienced professional, often external to the company, who defines, plans and oversees the marketing strategy to boost competitiveness, sales and brand positioning. He or she analyses data, the competition and targets to optimise resources and coordinate promotional activities (online and offline) towards measurable objectives.

Source: Skills Intelligence Emilia-Romagna (April 2025 – March 2026)

THE 6 MOST SOUGHT-AFTER SKILLS

HR management
Solving complex problems
Knowledge of office software
Teamwork
Computer skills
Fluency of ideas

Source: Skills Intelligence Emilia-Romagna (April 2026 – March 2026)

Connect with leaders in innovation

From thematics hubs to the High Technology Network laboratories,
right through to networks, communities and specialist resources: here
you will find the resources you need to navigate the digital transformation
and big data landscape in Emilia-Romagna.