Company Profile and Evolution
Maggioli’s history spans over a century, originating as a publishing and printing company. This foundation in knowledge dissemination set the stage for a significant evolution towards digital, which began in 1988 with the establishment of the Maggioli Informatica Business Unit. This marked the company’s strategic entry into the Information and Communications Technology sector, focusing on the development of software, services, and projects for Digital Transformation.
Today, Maggioli is a major player in the ICT market. The Group employs over 3,000 people across more than 70 offices in Italy and abroad, with a technical-commercial presence in Spain, Greece, Belgium, and Colombia. This international scale supports a large and diverse client base of over 45,000 customers. A majority of these clients (72%) are in the public sector, giving the company extensive experience in serving governmental and administrative bodies.
Digital Transformation represents the core of Maggioli’s business, accounting for 86% of its activities. The Group’s consolidated turnover for 2024 is projected to exceed €400 million, reflecting a consistent growth strategy.
Focus on Research and Development
Research and Development is a central component of Maggioli’s strategy. The company has a team of over 100 people dedicated to R&D, located primarily in Italy and Greece. This team is currently engaged in over 30 active research projects across various innovative domains.
Among these dedicated research areas is Cyber and Physical Security, which aligns directly with the objectives of the CyberNEMO project. This focus on security complements the company’s broader expertise in areas such as Smart Cities, Industry 4.0, and Sustainable Energy, positioning Maggioli at the forefront of European innovation initiatives.
Maggioli’s Role in CyberNEMO
Within CyberNEMO, Maggioli holds a significant leadership role, guiding the overall strategy for the development of the project’s core security technologies.
The company’s responsibilities include leading the practical development of the project’s frontline cyber defenses, such as cloud-native intelligent firewalls and secure domain name systems. Additionally, Maggioli is responsible for the work on Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI). This research is critical for ensuring that the advanced AI tools developed in the project are transparent and trustworthy for security operators in real-world scenarios.
Maggioli’s established expertise and dedicated R&D capabilities provide a strong foundation for its contributions to the CyberNEMO project.