1st Isaac Peral National Awards for Research, Science and Innovation. This award recognizes Zucchetti Spain as a benchmark among national software manufacturers for its firm commitment to innovation.
Bilbao, May 31, 2021 - Last Friday took place the 1st Isaac Peral National Research, Science and Innovation Awards Gala, organized by AEDEEC, the European Association for Economics and Competitiveness. The aim of these awards is to distinguish those individuals and entities that have excelled in making innovation an indispensable element in the development of their professional strategy and business growth, acting as a lever for innovation and competitiveness.
Important researchers, entrepreneurs and professionals from different fields gathered at this gala, which recognized their work as an engine for economic and social progress in our country. The AEDEEC, an association chaired by Mr. José Luis Barceló, president of the newspaper El Mundo Financiero, wants to recognize with these awards the effort and dedication of a select group of professionals from different fields that reflect the business plurality of our country.
At the awards ceremony, held at The Westin Palace Hotel in Madrid and hosted by presenters Ana García Lozano and Santi Acosta, Zucchetti Spain was recognized with the Award for Innovation in Software Development.
Zucchetti Spain, Award for Innovation in Software Development
Within the framework of the 1st Isaac Peral National Research, Science and Innovation Awards, the AEDEEC has recognized Zucchetti Spain's sustained innovation strategy since the beginning of its trajectory, highlighting its commitment to the development of cutting-edge software solutions that facilitate the digital transformation of companies. With the Award for Innovation in Software Development, the AEDEEC has sought to highlight the company's role as a technological ally of companies in their digitization process and driver of change, using innovation as one of the most effective tools to anticipate changes in a market that is evolving at a dizzying pace and to become more competitive.
Solmicro ERP 6, the latest version of its management software recently launched by the manufacturer, has played a decisive role in achieving this award. The AEDEEC thus recognizes the important R&D&I efforts made by Zucchetti Spain in recent years in the development of this solution, which responds to the new management needs of companies.
Justino Martínez, Managing Director of Zucchetti Spain, collected the award at the company's headquarters, a moment that was rebroadcast during the award ceremony, during which he thanked the European Association for Economy and Competitiveness for this award, and acknowledged the work, commitment and dedication of all the professionals that make up the Zucchetti project in Spain.
Zucchetti Spain, a history marked by innovation
Zucchetti Spain brings together five national manufacturers with more than 30 years of experience developing software solutions: Solmicro, IDS, i68, Arión and Seteco. Its 250 highly qualified professionals and the more than 2,300 implementations carried out provide it with a deep knowledge of the needs of Spanish companies, which it gathers and analyzes with the aim of innovating in the development of the most avant-garde software tools.
Upon receiving this award, Justino Martínez stated that "At Zucchetti Spain, we are clear that innovation, research and development are the key to anticipating the future. For this reason, we place R&D&I at the center of our strategy and since our beginnings we have allocated 15% of our annual turnover to this area for the development of the most innovative solutions in our own R&D&I centers".
He also highlighted how being part of a large group brings financial strength and security to the company's innovation strategy: "Belonging to the Zucchetti Group allows us to guarantee a future project for our customers, grow with them and accompany them in the process of digital transformation now and tomorrow". Zucchetti is Italy's leading software company and the European market leader, with a turnover of 1 billion euros and a presence in more than 50 countries. Of its more than 7,000 employees, 1,750 professionals are dedicated exclusively to R&D, demonstrating the group's unequivocal commitment to innovation and the development of new solutions.
Regarding Solmicro ERP 6, the innovative solution that has played a decisive role in the achievement of this award, Justino Martínez stated that "we know that the choice of an ERP is a strategic decision with important implications for companies in the short and medium term. That is why we have listened to the market and have made this strong investment in R&D&I to develop state-of-the-art software that meets the new needs of the 4.0 era and facilitates digital transformation and the necessary technological evolution in a constantly changing market." The result of this strategy is Solmicro ERP 6, a major technological change in the management software sector, which consolidates Zucchetti Spain's leadership in the national market.
In the picture: Justino Martínez, General Manager of Zucchetti Spain, receives the 1st Prize for Innovation in Software Development awarded by AEDEEC
