A12

A12 is listed here for Ai² – Applicazioni di Ingegneria ed Informatica, a software and engineering company in Bari, southern Italy. Founder and chief executive Vito Santacesaria started it in April 1991 to bring new technology into the production processes of small and medium firms in the region. Its work now spans industrial software, applications where failure is not an option, and digital content for museums and heritage sites.

What A12 offers

• Process innovation for SMEs — helping regional manufacturers adopt information technology in their production processes.
• Mission- and safety-critical applications — developing and running software where reliability is essential.
• Cultural heritage content — designing digital content and visitor experiences for the heritage sector, with a human-centred approach.
• Systems integration — experience with relational databases, transactional systems, networks and open systems in demanding industrial settings.

Who it works with

The firm grew up serving industries typical of its home region, including mechanical engineering, clothing, footwear and agri-food, alongside cultural heritage bodies.

Key facts

• Based in: Bari, Italy
• Founded: April 1991
• Leadership: Vito Santacesaria, founder, CEO and project manager
• Background: incubated in its early years at Tecnopolis