Forthcoming 2011 Assinform Report presented in Milan SLOW RECOVERY IN IT SECTOR: 2010 – 1.4%; 2011 forecast + 1.3% But the gap with foreign markets is widening: 2010 EU IT + 1.2%, world IT + 4.9%

Milan, March 9, 2011 –"The upward trend of the IT market in Italy was confirmed in 2010 and is expected to continue this year. But the growth pace is too slow, considering the need for structural change in our Country and the innovation gap with foreign markets, which is widening.