Germany’s ICT market is the largest in Europe. The country’s large Mittelstand of small and medium-sized companies is both innovation driver and extensive customer base for ICT and security solutions "Made in Germany" – a brand which stands for innovation, quality, and expertise with an excellent reputation in global markets. International companies are increasingly deciding to locate to Germany in order to benefit from the country’s excellent workforce, state-of-the-art infrastructure, moderate wage cost developments, one of the highest productivity rates in Europe, and a competitive tax system.